Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C.
Rheumatology • Flagstaff, AZ • Since 1994 • Multiple locations across Arizona locations
About
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. (AZARA) is a private hospitals and health care practice founded in 1994 and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. It specializes in arthritis and rheumatology services and operates 13 offices across Arizona, including Flagstaff. The firm employs about 37 people and has annual revenue around $10.4 million. Contact numbers include (480) 443-8697 and (480) 443-8400. Flagstaff office details are not explicitly listed in the provided highlights, but Flagstaff is within their service area. Website: azarthritis.com.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
13028 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Suite B, Avondale, Arizona 85392; 604 W. Warner Rd, Suite C1, Chandler, Arizona 85225; 399 S. Malpais Lane, Suite 108, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001; 3275 S Mercy Rd, Suite 101, Gilbert, Arizona 85297; 5681 W. Beverly Lane, Suite 100, Glendale, Arizona 85306; 2005 Injo Dr., Suite 102, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403; 2152 S. Vineyard, Suite 129, Mesa, Arizona 85210; 4550 E. Bell Rd, Building 8, Suite 170, Phoenix, Arizona 85032; 1958 Commerce Center Circle, Prescott, Arizona 86301; 36359 N. Gantzel Rd, Suite 103, San Tan Valley, Arizona 85140; 2300 S. Houghton Rd, Suite 270, Tucson, Arizona 85748; 10615 W. Thunderbird Blvd, Suite B100, Sun City, Arizona 85351; 2001 W. Orange Grove Road, Suite 104, Tucson, Arizona 85704
Phone
+1-480-443-8400
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Opening Hours
Mon – Thu 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; Fri – Sun Closed; Emergency 24/7
Website
Telehealth
Rheumera app and scheduling options available; telehealth through app and portal
Emergency Care
Emergency 24/7
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Luma scheduling, Pay online via portal, Insurance billed by practice
Languages Spoken
FAQs
How do I schedule an appointment?
Scheduling: (480) 443-8400 Fax: (480) 443-8697; Schedule online via Luma.
Do you offer new patient appointments?
New Patients: Contact Us (via website links provided) to request an appointment.
What is Rheumera?
Rheumera is a patient care app for rheumatology to monitor care between visits, document flares, track meds, and more.
What documents are required before scheduling?
Please note we require records from your referring Provider before scheduling.
What should existing patients use to access care?
Existing Patients: Use the Patient Portal.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8: 4.8/5.0 average across tracked providers at the Flagstaff location (Multiple independent reviews (e.g., 105 ratings for Jim Daulton, 96 ratings for Despina Ciocanel))
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive care
- Professional and knowledgeable practitioners (doctors, PAs, and NPs)
- Effective communication and willingness to listen to patient concerns
- Collaborative and personalized treatment approaches
- Friendly and helpful office environment
Common complaints
- Occasional long wait times
- Some patients report difficulty understanding specific providers due to accents
- Feeling rushed during appointments
- Concerns over redundant diagnostic testing or communication challenges with certain staff members
"Jim is a terrific PA. Professional, knowledgeable, takes the time to listen to your concerns, on time everytime I've had an appointment. You can see that he's concerned and wantjng to help."
— Patient review of Jim Daulton, PA-C (rater8)"This NP provides excellent patient care. She listens well and with compassion. I highly recommend her!"
— Patient review of Despina Ciocanel, NP-C (rater8)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SetPoint Therapy - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. — Mar 2, 2026
- Pivotal AARA Clinical Research on Non-Medicine RA Treatment Published in Nature Medicine - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. — Jan 20, 2026
- AARA Gilbert Clinic Relocates to New, State-of-the-Art Home – Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. — Apr 15, 2026
- Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates First to Offer SetPoint Therapy in Arizona, Expanding Access to Breakthrough Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment - SetPoint Medical — Apr 1, 2026
- Northern Arizona Healthcare surgeon becomes first in Arizona to use new prosthesis to treat arthritis | Local News | azdailysun.com — Apr 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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