UMass Rheumatology Clinical Care

Rheumatology • Worcester, MA • Since 1962

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UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester is a public academic health sciences center (part of the University of Massachusetts system) offering medical education, biomedical research, and public-service healthcare initiatives. The campus comprises the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, with a broader biomedical research enterprise and clinical care across Massachusetts. Key details: - Established: 1962; Location: Worcester, MA - Type: Public academic health sciences center (part of UMass) - Accreditation: NECHE - Leadership: Chancellor Michael Collins; President Marty Meehan - Students (approx.): Medicine 608; Biomedical Sciences 306; Nursing 192; MD/PhD 78 - Services: Medical education, clinical care, biomedical research, and public service - Contact/Website: umassmed.edu If you’re specifically seeking Rheumatology Clinical Care at UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, this page confirms the institution houses a comprehensive medical school and affiliated clinical services, but for precise rheumatology clinic locations, schedules, physicians, and appointment options, please refer to the UMass Chan Medicine clinical services directory or contact the main switchboard.

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Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

55 Lake Ave North, Worcester, MA 01655, US

Phone

Call: (508) 334-5224

Email

dom@umassmed.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.umassmed.edu/rheumatology/clinical-care/

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

UMass Memorial Health Provider Portal: 4.9 out of 5 stars (aggregate across several UMass Memorial profiles) (286 ratings for Dr. Salomon-Escoto; 238 for Dr. Chopra; 279 for Dr. Wu; 315 for Dr. Traverse)
WebMD: 3.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings and 3 reviews)
Healthgrades: 4.6 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)

Patients praise

High patient satisfaction with clinical expertise and detailed knowledge for complex conditions
Physicians described as compassionate, thorough, and effective listeners by many patients
Appreciation for providers who review medical history carefully and strive to refine therapies
Some providers recognized for being highly effective and well-regarded for long-term care management

Common complaints

Reports of being dismissive or rude during consultations
Difficulties with office communication, such as lack of callbacks for medication refills
Concerns about inadequate examinations or feeling rushed during appointments
Frustration over being referred to mid-level providers (e.g., Nurse Practitioners) instead of seeing the physician

"Have been seeing Dr. Kay for years for SLE. Have been very happy with my care received and everyone in the clinic."

— WebMD review for Dr. Jonathan Kay

"He is extremely compassionate , takes the time to listen and has the knowledge and devotion to continuously strive to refine my therapies... I would highly recommend him to anyone."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. William Traverse

"I contacted this physician as she was recommended and closer than Boston. No full exam, she is too busy with other things and only to be pushed off to a Nurse Practitioner."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Karen Salomon-Escoto

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Dr. Minna J Kohler, MD - Waltham, MA - Rheumatology — May 3, 2026
From medical student to chancellor: David McManus charts UMass Chan’s next chapter — Jun 29, 2026
UMass Chan’s community engagement efforts celebrated with distinguished classification — Jan 13, 2026
UMass Chan medical students shape foster care clinic — Jan 14, 2026

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