Dr. Areena Swarup, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 56

Rheumatology*

Dr. Areena Swarup, MD is a rheumatologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Swarup has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY in 2002. She is affiliated with Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Areena Swarup, MD

Ims Orthopedics

4550 E Bell Rd Bldg 8 Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Swarup is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Swarup specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Swarup's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swarup

3.5
89 ratings, 42 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
1%
1%
2 star
2%
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1 star
35%
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Great RA doctor
Great doctor who listens and understands the life challenges her patients might be going through.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Love her
So professional yet very understanding
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Great Physician
Thorough, easy to talk to, shows real concern. Not attached to laptop like other specialists.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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I changed back to AARA after seeing 2 other rheumatologists. I'm starting to bleed that this rheumatology specialty is just a scam. During the time I was gone from a a r a I saw two other rheumatologists who were worse, thinking that I could actually get some help And find some quality in my life.. Finally, since I was diagnosed at aara I figured that it would be easier to talk to them because one of The rheumatologist I saw suddenly went out of practice. Although I did like that meant that doctor. The other room intolerance useless absolutely useless parrot. However, when I came back nobody knew about anything About when I was at a AARA before that. You guys diagnosed me in 2018 & treated me. So after being gone from this practice for only a couple years. I come back and you you know nothing about my history really? And also the couple times I have seen this doctor she has not helped me. She doesn't listen to what is going on. I am suffering and my other doctors say I have to talk to My rheumatologist this was me In a nest up situation. I Even tried to illustrate to her with the pamphlets. And that information you haven't your office that this is what I'm suffering. But yet she doesn't change anything. And I'm telling her that nothing's working. It's not helping she doesn't care. Why do you even have that information in those pamphlets in your office? If your doctors won't even listen to the patients when you're saying, i'm having these symptoms that yet you change nothing, you do nothing to help them? he pamphlets and the information that you have in your office. These are the symptoms I am being tortured with But that doesn't change anything. I told her how much pain in suffering. I was going through with my the Systemec symptoms, And it was like she didn't even hear me. I mean, with what they get paid comma at least here is an help us! This is ridiculous for a healthcare provider that is especially especially you know when there are so few of them and they get paid to highwade help your patients when they come to see you! God help you. This doesn't happen to you. And you have to suffer and be at the mercy of some doctor that doesn't listen to you and makes you suffer all the time and won't help you. And you have to pay them a lot of money how. Would you like that? Apparently, according to the reviews, this doctor just picks and chooses who she's going to help and listen to and be compassionate too. Isn't that some something. You must sleep well at night knowing that you're helping people who are suffering.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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canophilia – Mar 26, 2025
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I appreciated Dr. Swarup’s professionalism. She was concerned about my level of pain and made sure I was comfortable with the knee injection procedure.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2025
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Outstanding physician
Extremely organized, efficient and effective
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Celia Crossley – Mar 07, 2025
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Waiting time was not very long
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Mar 05, 2025
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She helps me
Easy in, easy out
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 18, 2025
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Wonderful Practice
The front desk staff makes scheduling and checking in very easy. I like that I can do all my labs and imaging in the office! I see Miranda and Dr. Swarup and they have made my RA so much more manageable and have substantially improved my quality of life. I am very thankful for this group.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Liz – Jan 28, 2025
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Dr. Swarup is one of two superb rheumatologists
I have over 25 years of support experience with seven other medical professionals.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 14, 2025
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Amazing Patient Support
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Swarup for the last 20 plus years and having had rheumatoid arthritis for as long as I have, I would not ever go anywhere else. She listens to understand the patients needs, rather than just throwing more pills at a problem which is a very high priority for me as I would rather make lifestyle changes if possible rather than increase meds or add to my already long list. Even her NP is fantastic, and my mom goes to her as a result of how much I love her! Would highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 14, 2025
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Have been her patient for many years, great doctor
Dr. Swarup takes the time to listen, Dr. Swarup always answers all my question's. Would recommend Dr. Swarup to family and friends.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Russell – Dec 15, 2024
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The nicest person ever.
I was there only for discussion about my next infusion.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Dr Swarup and the team are great! Thank you
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kelley LaBarbera – Dec 06, 2024
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Professional and efficient
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2024
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Quick and to the point
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2024
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Dr Swarup Is Trustworthy
Dr Swarup was friendly and thorough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2024
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Dr Swarup is wonderful
She really cares and wants to find the perfect medication and treatment plan. She takes alot of time to listen
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jamie Castro – Sep 26, 2024
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Would definitely recommend her
Very thorough and helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John davis – Sep 26, 2024
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This Dr. DISMISSED me entirely.
This Dr originally diagnosed me with RA, then changed it to Fibro., then when I saw her years later, she was incredibly dismissive of me, saying 'I don't need to see you anymore.' I have had fibromyalgia for 30 YEARS. I was incredibly dissappointed with her attitude and lack of compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 05, 2024
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Dr. Areena Swarup, MD is a rheumatologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Swarup has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Chicago Hospital / Roosevelt University

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Swarup is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Ims Orthopedics

    Arizona Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine LTD.4550 E Bell Rd Bldg 8 Phoenix, AZ 85032
    1

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard

    Office2152 S Vineyard Bldg 9 Mesa, AZ 85210
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center

      5880 S Hospital Dr
      Globe, AZ 85501

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

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