AARA News
AARA Welcomes Dr. Amer Al-Khoudari to New Chandler, Arizona Location
We are proud to announce the introduction of Dr. Amer Al-Khoudari and Physician Assistant Daniel Kraus to our esteemed rheumatology provider team at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates. The addition of Dr. Al-Khoudari allows us to expand our access and care for more patients in Chandler, San Tan Valley and across the East Valley. We look forward to caring for new rheumatology patients and those already established with Dr. Al-Khoudari.
Dr. Al-Khoudari received his medical degree from the University of Damascus in Syria, then relocated to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Toledo/OH. He continued to pursue his chosen specialty by completing a rheumatology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He’s board certified in rheumatology.
Dr. Al-Khoudari practiced as a chief hospitalist at Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon . He also served as a staff hospitalist at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, before moving to Oklahoma to join the University of Oklahoma as an assistant professor in hospital medicine. While there, he graduated from the OU Leadership Academy Program.
After moving to Arizona in 2015, Dr. Al-Khoudari established his own practice at Arizona Arthritis Clinic, PLLC, serving the community of Arizona until he merged with AARA as of October 2023.
We welcome Dr. Al-Khoudari’s tenure and experience in the field of rheumatology. We look forward to his bright, successful future with us here at AARA for many years to come!
Congratulations Dr. Sharobeem for Community Choice: Healthcare Professionals Award
Congratulations to Andrew Sharobeem, DO, FACR, for being recognized as an Outstanding Healthcare Professional by the community at the EDS Global Learning Conference last week!
Dr. Sharobeem, was honored at the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s 2023 Global Learning Conference with the distinguished Community Choice: Healthcare Professionals Award.
This award is voted for by the community and colleagues, honoring healthcare professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting patients and who are working for awareness and education for the wider community.
Dr. Sharobeem is a passionate advocate of EDS awareness and education, haven given an educational lecture on EDS at AARA’s latest All-Staff meeting. We are glad to see him recognized for his proven efforts in and out of the practice and proud to call him an esteemed member of our team. Kudos @doctadrew_!
AARA Named ‘Top 5 Most Trusted Rheumatology Solution Providers – 2023’ by InsightsCare
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (AARA) was recently named one of the 'Top 5 Most Trusted Rheumatology Solution Providers - 2023' by InsightsCare in the September 2023 issue of the magazine.
Boasting an impressive team of over 60 exceptional Providers, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (AARA) stands tall as the nation’s preeminent private practice rheumatology clinic. Supported by a world-leading Clinical Research organization, and an unwavering support staff of more than 300 professionals, AARA is a formidable force in the field.
Dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, AARA serves a staggering 1,400 patients daily across Arizona, solidifying its reputation as a trusted destination for those seeking expert rheumatological care. At AARA, patients find a single-stop solution for their needs, as the clinic embraces a focused and experienced approach to assessment and planning. The comprehensive range of services offered, including on-site phlebotomy and processing labs, X-ray DEXA bone density, and ultrasound facilities, alongside injection and infusion therapies, allows AARA to deliver a holistic, coordinated, and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Sylvia Phommalinh and her dog, Bella featured for amazing tricks.
Bella, the Belgian Malinois
Our own Sylvia Phommalinh PA-C was recently featured in a blog post by the Epoch Times, with her one-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois, Bella and her amazing abilities.
Bella loves helping out around the house, including loading the dishwasher, dusting and mopping. She also has a special trick of throwing things away in the trash.
While discovering “human food” Bella began associating foods she did not like with the trash can. She eventually learned to open the trash can using the sensor and discarding food. This and more of Bella’s clever interactions can be viewed on her Instagram page @bella_belgianmalinoiscanecorso.
(images courtesy of @bella_belgianmalinoiscanecorso)
