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St. Joseph's Hospital Rheumatology St. Petersburg

RheumatologySaint Petersburg, FL

★★★★★4.5/580 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades: 3.7 to 3.9 out of 5 stars (for specific providers) (31 to 33 reviews (for specific providers))
  • BayCare (official provider profiles): 4.9 out of 5 stars (for specific providers) (49 to 450 reviews (for specific providers))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • some providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
  • high ratings for communication and respect for certain physicians
  • providers noted for being compassionate and empathetic

Common complaints

  • allegations of rude, dismissive, or patronizing behavior by some providers
  • claims of lack of compassion or failure to listen to patient concerns
  • reports of long wait times for appointments
  • concerns regarding the accuracy of medical notes and reports

In patients' words

"Waited 3 months for appointment ,during an acute RA flare.Dr Lugo was very rude & defensive.She was cold,patronizing & basically made me feel that i was a hypochondriac... Most unprofessional.AVOID THIS DOCTOR!!"

Healthgrades user review (Dr. Sonialy Lugo Ruiz)

"He is dismissive, argumentative, and makes you feel like you are defending a dissertation instead of answering questions over your health history. He interrupts and talks over you the entire visit."

Healthgrades user review (Dr. Fellipe Oliveira)

"All good very thorough in doing my checkup."

BayCare verified patient review (Dr. Michael Burnette)

"Dr Shaw is an extremely good rheumatologist. She is compassionate, caring and empathetic."

BayCare verified patient review (Dr. Ami M. Shah)

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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