This was the worst experience in professionalism I have ever had. My primary care physician…read morereferred me to Dr. Goodwin in November of 2019. I called his office and was told that he wasn't seeing any new patients for 6 months. That was a long time out but I figured, I needed the service so I decided to wait. 6 months later, on the DAY of my appointment, the office calls me to tell me that he's not taking any new patients at this time. Are you kidding me?? They could have told me that outright 6 months ago and I would have discussed other alternatives with my PCP. This was extremely unprofessional. Extremely.

Dr Kini is absolutely the best ! I wish all of the doctors…read morewere as good as she is. she has the best bed side manners and she spends adequate time each and every visit ! I highly recommended Dr Kini .

I saw Dr. Vidya Kini for another opinion on my pain, and what to do for it, and not sure if you…read moreneed someone, but SHE IS THE BEST. MOST THOROUGH, hands-on exam I have ever had by a doctor, even a PCP. I suffer from extreme lordosis ("sway back") and DDD, as well as a narrowing of structures in my spinal cord, still, following a spinal fusion 3 years ago. It causes aches that start in my lower back and as long as I am standing or walking it starts after about a minute and persists and only gets worse until I sit, bend completely over 90 degrees, or lie down. :( I'm only 38 years old and this has caused me to be pretty much a complete homebody and gain about 80 pounds. My career as a paramedic is gone. I do have to point out specifically her medical assistant!! She went over every page of my new patient paperwork, and actually cared what I had written down. This is the first place that I felt like I hadn't taken the time to fill out needless paperwork, just for someone to come in and have no clue what I was there for. I know that it does take a lot of time for her to do this, but she actually then gave a full report to Dr. Kini, before she came in to see me. And I could hear it, it was thorough, and Dr. Kini would ask her questions and clarify things, and when she came in to see me, she knew exactly why I was there. I can't say enough about how nice that is. Her hands on exam reminded me about the way medicine used to be, before computers, and imaging, and the doctor actually had to touch you to diagnose, not just be buried in a laptop screen the entire appointment. Dr. Kini does not bring in a laptop, only paper, and she has someone dictate her notes, which gave her time with me. I did have to get into a gown open in the back and I was able to leave my bra and underwear on. She felt along my back and did strength things with my arms, hands. Legs and feet. She checked all of my reflexes. She had me walk back and forth, while she watched. Had me bend over to check my range of motion, etc. She did offer me hope in the form of PT. And she referred me to the absolute best PT place I have ever been to, Select PT. They are miracle workers, even though I was skeptical. I get to see Dr. Kini again July 5th, and I can't wait. Note to everyone, she does possibly prescribe narcotics, and you will have to sign an opiate agreement with the new patient paperwork. For me, I already see another pain specialist and that is where my meds come from, so, just so you know, you can't have two doctors prescribing for obvious reasons. I was asked for $25 for the drug test cup, prior to seeing her, and that was before the front staff knew this was a second opinion, but I never had to use the cup and I still have it. But have $25 ready in addition to your copay for it. She is legit to the max, and her whole practice is professional and I love them. Thank you Dr. Kini and Staff

This practice is okay. My only two issues are that appointments back up for a very long time. Lpg…read moreneeds more rheumatologists. My rheumatologist is excellent. She provides excellent care. Her medical assistant is also fantastic. FYI it does take the rheumatologist a long time to put medication refills in too. This place is just okay. I changed my rating to 2 stars because I have my appointment next week, and the provider won't be available. The soonest she can fit me in is February. I have not seen them since May so that is 9 months without seeing the provider. Unbelievable.

Working here is awful! The managers overwork the front desk staff and then micromanage them all…read moreday. They play favorites, and condone workplace harassment and bullying. Those that are loyal and hard-working employees get no appreciation**, instead they favor younger* people, who are playing on their phones, watching Judge Judy on their computers and throwing things around like their in a kindergarten class!! Clear age discrimination! MGMT does not care about employees or patients, only monetary profits, avoid if at all possible!

I have been told I will be contacted to make an appt since Sept 9th. I was referred by Dr…read moreGreenfield who has retired. I have faxed my referral and lab work and insurance info and I have been totally ignored. I have reached out 7 times only to be put off again. Can you please tell me what the problem is?

At one time I was a patient at the Venice Arthritis Center but had to stop going for personal…read morereasons. After a few years I decided I could return and was told I would have to start over as a new patient and couldn't get in for EIGHT MONTHS. I resigned myself to the fact that I would have to make the appointment and wait although I was in extreme pain. After waiting the required time and within a week of my appointment I received a phone call telling me that "the doctor wouldn't be in on the day of my appointment" and that I would have to wait an additional THREE MONTHS to see a doctor unless I wanted to see a PA...but that was TWO MORE MONTHS! I accepted the appointment with the PA as I was desperate to get in, but after reflecting on it decided that this was not the kind of care I was looking for. I feel that maybe they could have titrated their appointments out so that people who had been waiting so long to get in wouldn't have to wait so much longer. I cancelled the appointment and after a year now of waiting I am moving on to another practice. Put this practice on your back burner.

This is only a review regarding infusion nurses. I get my infusions at this office. My great…read moreRheumatologist, of 5 years, Dr Cindy Johnston, I see in the Bradenton office. I've waited a few months to write this review because the Infusion Company changed. The switch over was not as smooth as it could have been or handled in a way that the patients weren't involved between 2 companies. The ladies were great from the first company, but they signed a contract with a "no compete clause". It has nothing to do with the Doctor's that own Sarasota Arthritis or the second company. Check-in is easy and the ladies at the front desk have been there as long as I've been going. are all nice, efficient and will assist with anything they can. The infusion nurses I have seen are kind, efficient and professional. I'm a hard stick and they have had no problems getting started. They have done everything to make the turn around better.

I've been seeing Dr. Yonker for about 7 months now. Finally someone who will take the time and…read morereally listen to me. I've been suffering with pain for many years and no one has helped until now. I'm grateful to finally have a proper diagnosis and to be on the correct meds. His office staff is amazing as well. I highly recommend Sarasota Arthritis Center!

If I could give this dr. zero stars I would. At my appt. today, he was over an hour late and…read morelectured me on how drs offices worked. Then he became very belligerent on not having to wear a mask. I tried to explain that I was there because I have a compromised immune system and a dr should be most aware of wearing a mask to protect people from Covid, but he said if I don't like it, just leave. He was rude, disrespectful and unaware of Covid issues.