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Dr. John Tesser, MD

Rheumatology*
3.3 (41)
Map Pin Small Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Tesser, MD

Dr. John Tesser, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Banner Boswell Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Lake Chelan Community Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Verde Valley Medical Center and Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tesser, completed a residency at Maricopa Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tesser an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Tesser works at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates in Phoenix, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Osteopenia, Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tesser's Office Locations

  1. 1
    AARA Phoenix
    9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220, Phoenix, AZ 85037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 443-8400
    Monday
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    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
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    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Saturday
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    Sunday
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Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Milford Regional Medical Center
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
  • Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
  • Banner Boswell Medical Center
  • CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
  • Iu Health Bloomington Hospital
  • Lake Chelan Community Hospital
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital
  • Verde Valley Medical Center
  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Fibromyalgia

Treatment frequency



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Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
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    3.3
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    Based on 41 ratings
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    About Dr. John Tesser, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427049220
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bowman Gray
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Maricopa Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Maricopa Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Tesser, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tesser is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tesser has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tesser works at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates in Phoenix, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Tesser’s profile.

    Dr. Tesser has seen patients for Osteopenia, Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tesser on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Tesser. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tesser.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tesser, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tesser appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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