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RheumatologyFort Myers, FL

★★★★★4.7/5443 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Ratings.MD (Dr. Shristi Basnyat): 4.8/5 (342 ratings)
  • Millennium Physician Group (Dr. Melissa Blom): 4.6/5 (44 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Romy Aranguiz): 4.4/5 (48 ratings)
  • RateMDs (Dr. David R. Baldinger): 2.3/5 (9 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • doctors described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
  • supportive and attentive office staff
  • positive experiences with treatment planning and clear communication
  • availability of telehealth and coordinated care options

Common complaints

  • difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
  • concerns regarding doctor empathy and bedside manner
  • frustration with lack of follow-through or treatment progress
  • communication issues and perceived lack of attention to patient concerns

In patients' words

"I just love Dr. Basnyat as my rheumatologist. I've been seeing a rheumatologist for over 20 years and she is one of the best I've ever had."

Ratings.MD (Dr. Shristi Basnyat)

"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..."

Healthgrades (Dr. Romy Aranguiz)

"Dr. Chesoni is the best of the best in terms of her professional knowledge, sincerity in helping patients manage their conditions and just her overall kind demeanor."

Ratings.MD (Lee Health - Rheumatology)

"Worst experience ever. i was blessed with less than 7 minutes with his highness.(first visit)... Was more interested in typing on his computer than addressing my problems."

RateMDs (Dr. David R. Baldinger)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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