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Rheumatology • Fort Myers, FL

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Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

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Phone

239-262-6550

Email

naplesarthritis@aara.care

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://rheumcare.net/finding-the-right-rheumatologist-florida/

Telehealth

true

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

telehealth
AI-assisted diagnosis and monitoring
imaging analytics
blood test analytics
patient symptom trackers

Team

Dr. Alper — Physician (Rheumatologist) *

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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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].

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.