Contact Information
Waltham, MAPhone: 781-487-6006
Boston, MAPhone: 617-726-7938
About Sheila Arvikar, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Lyme disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Rheumatology at Waltham
52 Second Ave.
Suite 2600
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-487-6006
Mass General Rheumatology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 4B
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-7938
Medical Education
- MD, UMASS Medical School
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
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Dr. Arvikar and her staff are right on the ball. Both, all of them are, especially [redacted], and Dr. Arvikar, always have my results in from lab work, and from our visit within 24 to 36 hours, and pay a great deal of attention to any concerns, questions that I have, and have great follow-up information.
Dr. Arvikar is always excellent in all ways.
Dr. Arvikar examined me and asked appropriate questions concerning my issues. She listened to me and took her time assessing my ability to move and my pain level when performing daily tasks. We discussed my previous treatment and how it has helped me. Moving forward I have an appointment in six months to assess my progress. I am so happy with the ... Read More
I was extremely impressed with this provider and am so happy I am her patient.
Dr. Arvikar is a friendly person who welcomes questions and explains medical situations well. I feel fortunate to have her as one of my doctors.
The experience was terrific! I look forward to a review of all blood tests and any recommendations moving forward.
Always a nice experience when visiting the rheumatology department!
ethereal
She was very thorough, professional and a delight! Very positive experience!!
Excellent Care. Thank you