Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Great listener and encouraging!
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
I found Katherine both personable and professional. Katherine spent a lot of time with me discussing a new diagnosis
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Listen to me and ask questions also examine me to make sure there's nothing that she missed
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Professional, kind and thorough!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
She is the best! Always listening and caring about my symptoms. Highly recommended
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great PA! Listens. Thorough. No nonsense approach with compassion.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Kate’s the best!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Katherine is a great and very compassionate doctor.
She really listens to my concerns and helps me to understand what’s going on with my body.
Katherine checks to see if I have any more flare ups of arthritis.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Katherine is patient; she listens; she is understanding; she actually touches and examines you! She’s very encouraging and comforting! I think she is an Excellent PA👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Thank you for always listening to me
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
Great listener and encouraging!
I found Katherine both personable and professional. Katherine spent a lot of time with me discussing a new diagnosis
Listen to me and ask questions also examine me to make sure there's nothing that she missed
Professional, kind and thorough!
She is the best! Always listening and caring about my symptoms. Highly recommended
Great PA! Listens. Thorough. No nonsense approach with compassion.
Kate’s the best!!!
Katherine is a great and very compassionate doctor. She really listens to my concerns and helps me to understand what’s going on with my body. Katherine checks to see if I have any more flare ups of arthritis.
Katherine is patient; she listens; she is understanding; she actually touches and examines you! She’s very encouraging and comforting! I think she is an Excellent PA👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you for always listening to me