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Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, MD

Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, MD is a rheumatologist in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Tesfamicael has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Logan Regional Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

7520 N Oracle Rd Ste 100 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tesfamicael specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tesfamicael's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tesfamicael

3.2
9 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dishonest physician
She lacks integrity and honesty. She isn’t qualified to be a physician. I wasted my time and money seeing her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Mary M – Jan 24, 2025
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Really bad doctor
She didn’t listen to my concerns and dismissed my chronic pain symptoms. I went to another rheumatologist and have gotten a full work up with finally a proper diagnosis. I wished this so called doctor tesfamichael would care more about her patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
MK – Jul 27, 2024
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The Best!
Dr. Tesfamicael is wonderful. I had osteoporosis, but under her care it has improved so much it's been reclassified as osteopenia (nearly normal bone density). She is a good listener, familiar with the latest research and treatments, and kind and caring. I highly recommend 'Dr. T.'
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 26, 2024
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Horrible
Dr Tesfamicael is a horrible dr. She dismisses a lot of symptoms/conditions and gives incorrect information. She has overlooked medical problems and makes you have to reach out to other doctors to seek treatment by advocating for yourself. She changes diagnoses based on false information that she believes instead of diagnosing based on labs, imaging, symptoms and opinions from other specialists. She has shown zero integrity and dosent seem to care about the Hippocratic oath. She dosent provide quality care! It’s very sad that your own dr cannot be trusted in providing you with quality care or even do her job to help you with your medical problems. She also falsifies her charts and records inaccurate information and lies.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2023
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Absolutely the best
Dr Tesfamicael made me feel like I was going to get the best possible care from the very first visit. She answered all my questions. We over different possible treatments and the pros and cons of each. She listened to my concerns and together we chose my treatment plan. We are a team.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2023
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Thorough and kind
Dr Tesfamichael has treated me for 3 years. She is thorough, skilled and kind. Easy to talk to and very responsive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Sue G – Mar 15, 2023
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Top grade.
I have been a patient of Dr. Tesfamichaels for about three years. She is always very patient and thorough. I only wish she was my primary care physician.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
M. Marini – Jan 06, 2023
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Rushed visit
Rushed visit, she didn't answer my questions and was rude. i have more pain now than before I visited. Do not recommend!
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 03, 2022
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Very Thorough
Dr. Tesfamicael is very friendly, professional and thorough. She spent a long time going over previous records, asking questions and discussing a treatment plan. The front office was clean, staff was helpful and professional. I look forward to continuing to see Dr Ruta Tesfamichael.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Pomerantz – Jul 07, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, MD is a rheumatologist in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Tesfamicael has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Logan Regional Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • 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.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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  • English

  • Tigrinya

Locations

Practice

Catalina Pointe Arthritis & Rheumatology Specialists PC7520 N Oracle Rd Ste 100 Tucson, AZ 85704
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Practice

Office8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512 West Hollywood, CA 90048
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Copper Queen Community Hospital

    101 Cole Ave
    Bisbee, AZ 85603

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

    88%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    11% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Logan Regional Hospital

    1400 N 500 E
    Logan, UT 84341
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northern Cochise Community Hospital

    901 W Rex Allen Dr
    Willcox, AZ 85643

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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