AARA News
Dr. Shiva Malaty to Present as Expert Speaker at Virtual Southwest Walk for Sjogren’s
Kicking off this April, the Sjogren’s Foundation’s bi-annual Walk for Sjogren’s raises awareness and support for Sjogren’s patients while connecting community members with experts. AARA’s own Dr. Malaty will join the Opening Ceremony in the Q&A portion alongside Dr. Stephen Cohen of Doctor My Eyes and Dr. William Mitchell of AZ Integrative Rheumatology.
Dr. Malaty expressed her excitement in lending her expertise as a board-certified rheumatologist to the Sjogren’s Foundation:
“For over five years, I’ve been treating Sjogren’s patients, addressing complex cases involving interstitial lung disease, renal issues, and small fiber neuropathy. I look forward to sharing my insights and supporting the Sjogren’s community.”
The Southwest Walk for Sjogren’s will take place virtually on April 5th beginning at 10 AM. Participants from Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah are encouraged to join.
Join us in making a difference—sign up today and help support those living with Sjogren’s! To learn how to register and support the cause, please visit: events.sjogrens.org/swwalk
AARA Expands to Serve More Patients with New, State-of-the-Art Office in Avondale
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, PC (AARA) is thrilled to announce the relocation of its former Phoenix office to a brand-new, larger facility in Avondale. This expansion allows AARA to enhance patient care with increased space, advanced technology, and a greater reach within the West Valley community.
The new office features 15 exam rooms and 8 infusion chairs, expanding capacity to accommodate more patients efficiently. At 13,000 square feet, the modern facility is designed to improve patient comfort and streamline services. Additionally, cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technology has been incorporated to further elevate the quality of care.
With its expanded location, AARA is positioned to serve a broader radius, reaching patients in the West Valley community who previously had limited access to specialized rheumatology care.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to take place the morning of February 12th at 9:00 a.m. with representatives from AARA, Phoenix Heart, the City of Avondale, MCR Companies, and MRT Design.
AARA Welcomes Dr. Shiva S. Malaty to Chandler and Gilbert, Arizona Locations
We are proud to announce the introduction of Dr. Shiva S. Malaty to our esteemed rheumatology provider team at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates. The addition of Dr. Malaty allows us to expand our access and care for more patients in Chandler and Gilbert areas. We look forward to caring for new rheumatology patients and those already established with Dr. Malaty.
Dr. Malaty completed her Internal Medicine residency at HonorHealth in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she served as chief resident. She received several awards during her time in residency including Resident of the Year, Leader in Medicine, and Humanism in Medicine. She went on to complete her Rheumatology fellowship at The University of Arizona. Dr. Malaty has published several journal articles as well as completed practice changing quality improvement projects. As a refugee to this country, she is passionate about serving the underserved.
During her spare time, she loves to travel and most importantly spend time with her husband and son.
Dr. John R. P. Tesser Awarded Master Designation by ACR
Felicitations to our own Dr. John. R.P. Tesser, MD, FACP, FACR, MACR, for receiving the Master Designation from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Recognition as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology is one of the highest honors the College bestows. The designation of Master is conferred on ACR members who have made outstanding contributions to the ACR and the field of rheumatology through scholarly achievement and/or service to their patients, students, and profession.
We congratulate Dr. Tesser on this significant honor and thank him for his valuable contributions to the field of rheumatology at large.
