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Rheumatology • Fort Myers, FL
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
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Phone
239-262-6550
naplesarthritis@aara.care
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
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Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What should I do if I need a rheumatology appointment?
Don’t hesitate to reach out, book a consultation, or ask your primary care provider for a referral.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Ratings.MD (Dr. Shristi Basnyat): 4.8/5 (342 ratings)
- Millennium Physician Group (Dr. Melissa Blom): 4.6/5 (44 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Romy Aranguiz): 4.4/5 (48 ratings)
- RateMDs (Dr. David R. Baldinger): 2.3/5 (9 ratings)
Patients praise
- doctors described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
- supportive and attentive office staff
- positive experiences with treatment planning and clear communication
- availability of telehealth and coordinated care options
Common complaints
- difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- concerns regarding doctor empathy and bedside manner
- frustration with lack of follow-through or treatment progress
- communication issues and perceived lack of attention to patient concerns
"I just love Dr. Basnyat as my rheumatologist. I've been seeing a rheumatologist for over 20 years and she is one of the best I've ever had."
— Ratings.MD (Dr. Shristi Basnyat)"Worst physician in the world. Please do not see. This physician and her staff have no heart. They left our mom who suffers from bad RA providerless and medicineless..."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Romy Aranguiz)"Dr. Chesoni is the best of the best in terms of her professional knowledge, sincerity in helping patients manage their conditions and just her overall kind demeanor."
— Ratings.MD (Lee Health - Rheumatology)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sarasota Healthcare Guide for Relocators: Hospitals, Specialists, and What Snowbirds Need to Know — May 6, 2026
- Moving Forward: How Regenerative Medicine Is Changing the Way We Treat Arthritis • Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine — May 3, 2026
- Specialist Doctor Shortage Leaves Patients Waiting – OVEX NEWS — Apr 13, 2026
- Cracking the Code: How Rheumatologists Solve the Puzzle of Chronic Pain | Central Florida Health News - health - Read this story on Magzter.com — Dec 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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