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Dr. Romy Aranguiz, MD

Dr. Romy Aranguiz, MD

Rheumatology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Romy Aranguiz, MD is a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aranguiz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. She graduated from Central America Health Sciences University in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

8960 Colonial Center Dr Ste 302 Fort Myers, FL 33905
Telehealth available

Dr. Aranguiz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Aranguiz specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Aranguiz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aranguiz

4.4
50 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
8%
8%

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Dr Aranguiz and her staff are the best. DON'T EVER LEAVE THIS PRACTICE!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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C. Wells – Sep 09, 2023
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Excellent care and quality!
Dr. Aranguiz is outstanding, she cares about my wellbeing, she spends time explaining the plan of care, she goes above and beyond for her patients She is fast on getting back to you through MyChart when needed She is personable; she mitigates your concerns about treatments and offers appropriate advice on medications but also on lifestyle modifications that can improve your quality of life She understands your fears and respects your choices, she shows empathy I am very happy to have her as my rheumatologist!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2023
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Avoid like a plague
My review 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 because the doctor had some communication issues with her. She literally went to the office pleading them to see her and they refused blatantly. Who does this? Have you no heart? Did you not take the Hippocratic Oath to take care of humans? One day when it is your loved one helpless and someone like you is the cause of this, you will know what it feels like. Please save yourself and avoid this office and doctor and Lee health if you can like a plague. There is no effort for service recovery on their behalf either. Terrible….
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2022
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Dr Romy is open to listening and adapting plan of care on the spot according to my most pressing issues. She's supportive and encouraging. She referred me to [service] for [diagnosis] and what a difference that has made in my life!! I had no idea how much [diagnosis] could affect. I have [diagnosis] with frequent periods of low po2 and it's been going on for years. Thanks to Dr Romy I am getting better by the week with [service]. Headaches are decreased. Cognitive problems are much less. I am back to driving short distances! I cannot convey what it's like to get your life back! I still have [diagnosis]. My energy and mobility are limited. But I can think again! I can express myself clearly! I can sequence the steps to ordinary household projects. And it's because someone really listened. I think that's pretty special.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2022
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Always great.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2022
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Dr Aranguiz
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2022
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Find someone else
Poor attention. Lack of empathy. No follow through. Doesn't really seem to know what she's doing. Doesn't care to.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2022
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De. Romy Ar nguiz is being an excellent doctor and a better human being. I'm grateful to have her as my doctor. Her care for me and the professionalism are the best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2022
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Dr. Romy always takes her time to listen to my concerns. She was able to accommodate my needs to use telehealth instead of in person visit as I had developed [diagnosis], and wouldn't be able to see her in office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2022
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First visit, love the Doctor. She's kind, knowledgeable, very professional, attentive, she listened to my concerns, actually check me out, and proposed a different approach from the previous rheumatologist , the one never checked me out or send me to do any studies to evaluate my condition. Very pleased, I can't believe that somebody gave her 1 star and talked the way they did on that review.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Paul Basso – Dec 02, 2021
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She took her time to explain to me what the X-rays showed and was very compassionated. She is an outstanding Dr. Thank you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2021
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Dr romy really listens to me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2021
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Job well done :)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2021
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Very polite desk staff. Dr. Romy is the best rheumatologist!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2021
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The front desk was great and my nurse was so kind and considerate and friendly and Dr. [NAME] came in and explained everything and sent me downstairs for x-rays everything was superb
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2021
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The doctor herself, she's very straightforward.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 01, 2021
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Everyone was very good, esp.front desk in Drs office, lab tech and xray tech eere welcoming and helpful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2020
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Dr. Aranguiz is an excellent Doctor. I wish Lee Health had more like her. She listens to you and explains everything in a simple manner for me to understand. I never feel in the dark with her. She is precise and to the point. Thank you for having her on your team.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2020
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I recently switched doctors and I'm very pleased that Dr. Aranguiz was available to take me in. By taking a more holistic view, looking beyond her specialty, she found some additional issues that needed attention. I't been a month and I've started to feel real progress. Thank you!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Stacy P. – Aug 26, 2019
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I live in Fort Myers, where I have had to visit Dr. Aranguiz a couple of times. I would like to say that the mentioned doctor was very kind to me and highly professional in each of her indications, which have been very useful for my health improvement. That is why, I would like my opinion to be taken into account for future evaluations.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Fort Myers, FL – Jan 20, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Romy Aranguiz, MD is a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aranguiz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. She graduated from Central America Health...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Central America Health Sciences University

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Aranguiz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    LPG Endocrinology at the Sanctuary8960 Colonial Center Dr Ste 302 Fort Myers, FL 33905
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lee Memorial Hospital

      2776 Cleveland Ave
      Fort Myers, FL 33901
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Cape Coral Hospital

      636 Del Prado Blvd S
      Cape Coral, FL 33990
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality