Ravi Bhalla, MD

Dr. Ravi Bhalla is the Founder & Lead Rheumatologist of Valley Arthritis Care with multiple offices in the west valley. He is board-certified and has over 25 years of experience in treating patients with rheumatic diseases in Arizona. His compassion, expertise and dedication to excellence are just a couple of the reasons he’s been recognized multiple times as a “Phoenix Top Doctor”.  Most commonly, he treats patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout, Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Scleroderma, and many other rheumatic conditions.

Dr. Bhalla sees patients at the Valley Arthritis Care locations in Peoria, AZ and Sun City West, AZ. He and his team are committed to providing high-quality care to all their patients. If you’re looking for a highly skilled, caring and compassionate doctor who can help you improve your health and lead a happier life, contact us to schedule an appointment today!

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine 1989
Rheumatology: 1994

An Arizona native, Dr. Bhalla graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and his Rheumatology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He then went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Loyola University Medical Center, a tertiary care center in the city of Chicago, where he managed complex patient cases and had the privilege of teaching trainees of all levels.

As a rheumatologist, his focus in patient care is to have shared decision-making. He informs patients on evidence-based medicine in a clear manner and takes the time to understand individual patient goals, all while maintaining a compassionate patient-provider relationship.

When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Bhalla enjoys spending time strength training, traveling, and cheering on his Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals. He speaks conversational Hindi and Spanish and is continuing to improve his fluency.