So far I've I seen Dr. Mustafa, Nurse Practitioner Kara, and Nurse Practitioner Alex when I come…read morehere. Both Kara and Alex are great. They both always listen carefully to what I tell them then either one of them comes up with a plan (and back up plans) to improve my condition. Kara and Alex are sincerely interested in my well-being. When my issues become complicated, they are always one step ahead on what we should do next. Today I had a steroid shot in both knees. Yea!! It felt better immediately, but if it doesn't last long enough, I think I get gel shots next. There's always a backup plan, and it's not always surgery. Of course Dr. Mustafa is great too, but in doctor's offices, Dr.'s often hand down regular patients to Nurse Practitioner's in the same office. I have no complaints about it with Kara and Alex. I am confident that this office is the right place for me, and I plan on coming here for all my arthritis concerns.

How many folks review Rheumatologist, I mean it's kinda an unpleasant and painful condition with so…read moremany treatments available finding the right one can be a real chore, and for it to work long term is near impossible but here we are and happy to report Dr. Mustafa and Alexandra Kuhn make us feel comfortable and listen to our concerns always with compassion and empathy. The best part after years of treatments we have found considerable relief which produces joy for us both.Pain is a humbling experience so consistent relief is a value no words can express.

I was beyond impressed and completely blown away with my experience at Dr. Stern's office. Dr…read more Stern is incredibly knowledgeable, super kind, made me feel comfortable the entire time, and he explained everything to me so that I understood. His office personnel, and both Janet's are nothing short of amazing as well. What's also nice is that they have their very own app. you can download on your phone. It offers a wide variety of features. If you have a question for Dr. Stern or his staff you can simply open up the app and message him directly and Dr. Stern has always replied back by the end of the day! I'm very appreciative and highly recommend Dr. Stern, Rheumatology Associates of Grapevine!!

TL;DR: Dr. Stern is amazing and honestly I'm somewhat sad that I no longer have to go back to the…read moreGrapevine office. He gives you details related to your medical condition in English, not in medical jargon. You get notes, that you can READ!!! So you can reference them later. You get printouts that are related to your condition(s). If you need a referral somewhere else, he'll make suggestions to the best of his ability. Dr. Stern will also not treat a condition unless it's necessary, he's not trying to take every last dollar from your wallet. ------- I was diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease on 10/31/18 by my dermatologist. She said that every single one of her patients LOVE and recommended Dr. Stern so I scheduled the first available appointment with him which was on 1/31, and did my best to wait patiently. Ms. Janet Maffei was the Physician's Assistant that spent the first visit with me. She spent what felt like an hour with me and didn't rush me, bless her heart she listened to everything I had to say and took notes. She made recommendations for Dr. Stern, which would be followed up on the second appointment. I meet Dr. Stern briefly at the end of the appointment before I went to have my labs done and he let me know that once the labs were done we would be able to proceed from there. Both he and Ms. Maffei recommended a certain website to assist me with bursitis I have in both knees and hips, back pain, and exercises for my shoulder pain as well. Understandably they couldn't recommend anything for the pain because they didn't want to mask any underlying issues or I could have been fishing for narcotics. They did recommend what I could take OTC and/or hot/cold packs. He also worked with another Doctor of mine to get one of my prescriptions (I think after my first appointment they communicated) increased to help the pain, and it helped a bunch. I waited for another 3 weeks (Dr. Stern's a busy guy!) and I was told this in advance! I did have my labs available to me online on the patient portal but I didn't really understand any of it. When I went in I meet up with him and he went in and described everything, in very great detail that was simple for me to understand. He even wrote notes down for me, and they were easy to read! Luckily for me, I didn't have said autoimmune disease and he said that while he was here for me if I needed him... well, I didn't need to keep paying the higher costs since I didn't have those issues. I asked him about the pain in my shoulder, because I'd waited essentially 5 months for treatment thinking it was the autoimmune disease, and he referred me to a local (extraordinary) shoulder specialist Dr. Howard. He told me he could give me a steroid injection, but that honestly he'd prefer that I see someone that could actually help me rather than just giving me a bandaid. Dr. Stern is a specialist and while I am happy that I won't be needing his services, I will say that I'll miss having him as a Doctor. If I could pick him as a Primary Care Provider I would totally do it, but to those of us who need him... They luck out by having a doc that actually cares about his patients. Someone that's not gonna take every penny you have because they can.

Everyone there is knowledgeable and caring!! From the front desk, to the technicians, to the PA, to…read morethe excellent Dr. Sivaraman, all are great in helping me manage my RA. And very little wait time!

I moved to Texas in 2014 and had the hardest time finding a rheumatologist I loved and trusted…read more Around 2016 after being put on injectable's for my RA that was diagnosed on 2005 I was finding myself breaking out into bumps. I went to a dermatologist and had biopsies but they said they couldn't be sure however they thought it was heat and solar urticaria. I then found Padmapriya Sivaraman, at NRH Rheumatology Associates and immediately thought I found the right person for me. She put me on Rinvoq which was doing me wonders until I broke out head to toe with a rash while on vacation. She asked if the dermatologist tested for Lupus, I asked them and was told they had . Padmapriya Sivaraman, Then performed another test indicating I had Lupus because she was saying my Rosacea was the butterfly pattern. I became skeptical and would question more and more until she told me around 2021 I could no longer come back to the office and I was banned from the practice. I found a rheumatologist closer to me in Keller which he told me Lipus was a specialty of his along with Rheumatoid Arthritis and said based on his tests I had neither but did however indicate having inflammation markers that he needed to look more into. He kept me on Rinvoq but continued to monitor me the same. In 2022 I moved to Indiana and the first doctor I could get into was not my first preference but doctors were turning away patients due to not enough staff. She took me off Rinvoq because I mentions some joint tenderness in my thumbs. She suggested to try out Orencia and after a few months it was not doing much more for me so she switched to Enbrel and after a few months my hair stylist noticed patches of hair missing. I then began to break out with Psoriasis patches in my scalp, legs, torso and arms. I went to get a second opinion and that doctor read my notes and treated me as if I was a hypochondriac and ran my bill up with blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds and more, making my out of pocket made for the year as of January 2025. I showed photos on Facebook to my friends and luckily she worked at a very well known Rheumatologist and although he was not accepting new patients he decided to take me under his wing. I in the meantime went to a dermatologist that did steroid injection in my scalp...most is all filled in except one of the worst places. He told me I needed to be back on Rinvoq as that is what he would give his patients with Alopecia. I decided to wait and continue injections for 4 months. In the meantime I got into the new rheumatologist and he also confirmed Alopecia and Psoriasis which led him to thinking I have Psoriatic Arthritis and Alopecia. He was able to pull my initial diagnosis from Indiana in 2006 and said most patients were miss diagnosed back then and if patients are on a medication that hides other symptoms doctors don't know to look into other issues and keep treating as is. Fast forward, I moved back to Texas August 2025 and tried to contact Rheumatology Associates closer to Krum area since this is where I am now. I think it was Frisco, but I was denied seeing I was banned from Padmapriya Sivaraman's practice. Again leaving me with limited options with my insurance coverage and showing how our healthcare system is failing their patients every day since COVID! So I beg that you keep all this in mind when choosing your socialist with this corporation. I had to be my own patient advocate and the system don't seem to care. Which is sad seeing I am a small business owner and would not go to these lengths for my clients to just give me a bad ratting...I'm going to go above and beyond to help! I am grateful I have found out so much and I'm back on the proper care for myself.

Been going here for almost 10 years now. Dr. Syeda diagnosed me when i was 19, was knowledgeable,…read moreand informative. I go every 4-6 months depending on how my inflammation is. She is willing to hear my concerns and do what's in my best interest. I have moved further away from Grapevine in recent years but still travel almost an hour to her because she is just that great. Her other providers in office are also great. Roxanne is always nice, able to communicate, and open to any questions i may have. I truly love this clinic and their staff.

BELIEVE THE BAD REVIEWS! Upon my first visit to this office, I had the same experience that all the…read more1-star reviews mention. Rude, no information, gave me a diagnosis I've never heard of, while walking out the door. No explanation. No education or handouts. Tests were ordered that I wound up having my primary care administer, communication is a joke, portal is non-existent, etc. The first photo you see on Google is this lovely brick office with a red door. However, her office is in an old building that knocks you down with the smell of veterinarian/barnyard, cigarettes, and urine. I struggled to understand what the dr was saying and most of what she said was her talking to herself while bending my body odd directions with zero explanation. I could go on and on. Today was my 2nd appointment for follow up of labs. When I arrived, they said they had no appointment for me. The front desk girl stated that I had "rescheduled" the appointment but they had no appointment connected to the "reschedule." This office is a nightmare and so is the physician. I gave them another chance, thinking anyplace could have a single bad day. Believe the other 1-star reviews, as I CAN'T believe, having gone there, that any real person is giving Dr. Uzma Syeda those higher-starred reviews.

My doctor referred me to Dr Zashin and I was able get an appointment fairly quickly. I had seen a…read morenumber of rheumatologists in the area without any signficant help. Dr Zashin was able to diagnose my condition and put me on a treatment plan that was not suggested by any of the other rheumatologists. I feel he gave me my life back and have been quite pleased with his office and excellent medical care. While he does not participate with my insurance plan, the experience has been excellent and I highly recommend him.

Difficult office staff, wouldn't it be nice if you had a health concern if people were helpful and…read morepleasant

Dr Kurepa is a great doctor. He is smart and caring. My wife and I both see him for different…read moreissues. He is almost always on time, and his office team are great as well. Dr K figured out what some other doctors had missed with my wife. He gets my best recommendation.

I sadly express my extreme disappoint with Dr. Stern. Having been a long term patient I was very…read morepatient while he relocated his practice. His response to abandon communication, abruptly cancel my appointment and withhold life sustaining treatment until he gets back from vacation is unacceptable. I have put up with his incompetent front desk and their inability to schedule appointments in a timely manner. No other physician's office treats me this way. He cancels my appointment then blames me. I still have not heard a response and do not expect that he has the courage to address this failure. Where is your compassion, Dr. Stern? Dr. Mark Hupert

Doctor Richard Stern has been looking after my health for almost 10 years now. He is a caring,…read moresmart, understanding and extremely professional doctor who always has his patients' interest at heart. Doctor Stern has helped me through difficult times; his medical advice has always been the best and has proved to be very efficient long term. In addition to being extremely professional, Dr Stern is very approachable, he is dedicated and genuinely cares. I am glad to have him as my doctor and would never consider changing as I think he is truly the best.

Dr. taub is one of the very very best in the nation. he is an amazing surgeon who has great…read morebedside manner, listens to what you have to say, takes extra time with each patient and is truly a good human... I see a lot of doctors who seem to want money this guy just wants you to get better I fully recommend him.

I have severe chronic osteoarthritis of my spine, specially my neck region. I had symptoms of…read morespinal stenosis. I was very worried about the procedure and vital structures in the neck so I chose Dr Taub, because he has his fellowship in Neurosurgical orthopedics in addition to his Neurosurgery residency. When we met him we found him to be extremely professional, he listened to me patiently, explained the procedure and outcome very well and answered all my questions. We felt so relieved after meeting him, we scheduled the surgery the same day. Four hour procedure went well with smooth recovery and I was back to work 2 weeks later.Dr.Taub, his MA, office manager and rest of the office staff were all caring and compassionate. I would highly recommend him for Neurosurgery

Dr. Ali is a fine doctor. She takes plenty if time with patients and she keeps digging until she…read moregets to the root of the problem. However, my one complaint is every time we go we have to wait for 1.5 to 2 hours in the waiting room before we finally get to see her. This is not a one-time thing, it is every appointment.

I went to 4 rheumatologists before Dr Ali. They all said they were willing to carefully document my…read moredecline and death. Dr Ali said "if I do not get you into remission then you will be the first patient I did not get into remission" It took some time because I had a really bad case of RA, but she got me into remission & I remain in remission 10 years later. I have watched her children grow up and consider Dr Ali my friend. I highly recommend her.