Dr. Michelle Spuza-Milord, MD
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58 y/o
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Dr. Michelle Spuza-Milord, MD is a rheumatology specialist in St Petersburg, FL and has been practicing for 27 years. She specializes in rheumatology.
Allergy & Rheumatology Associates
5100 Seminole Blvd
St Petersburg, FL 33708Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellCare
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Osteoporosis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Autoimmune Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Spuza-Milord ""We take time for you because we care." We have a 23 year reputation of providing the highest standard of Rheumatology care with compassion and professionalism. Board Certified physicians, specializing in Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology. We do in-house IV infusions for treatment of rheumatic diseases and for treatment of osteoporosis. We do allergy testing and desensitization therapy as well."
1 Specialties
- Rheumatology
1 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
76 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Vasculitis
- Behçet's Disease
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Diseases Affecting Musculoskeletal System
- Dermatomyositis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Purpura
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Skin Allergy
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Trigger Finger
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
Less
10 Procedures
- Arthrocentesis
- Biological Therapy
- Diet Counseling
- Exercise Counseling
- IV Therapy
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- grinnellUndergraduate School | Graduated 1981
- Universidad Eugenio Maria De Hostos, Escuela De MedicinaMedical School | Graduated 1985
- St Francis HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1987
- St Francis HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- Med College PennFellowship Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- Romanian
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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- 31 – 45 minutes
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Excellent doctor easy to talk to explains conditions,tests and treatment. Takes an extended amount of time with their patients which sometime causes a longer wait but well worth it. Very understanding about the cost of test and medications and will help work with you on finding something that’s...Read More
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3Ramona Dillahunty in St Pete – Apr 30, 2018
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The doctor is great. But scheduling is unacceptable. I've been trying to see her for months. Twice I was booked into appointments that later were cancelled by the staff. And each rebooking was a month or more out. I am not sure if the doctor is aware but if the staff makes scheduling errors...Read More
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1Dec 20, 2017
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I believe she is writing placebos. Which, in my opinion, is highly unethical.
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3Nov 11, 2017
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She spent a long time on the first visit. She makes you feel comfortable and truly interested in listening to your symptoms.
I waited 8 weeks to get an initial visit. She was highly recommended by my doctor.
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1Brandon, FL – Oct 03, 2017
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The Doctor was exceptional during the initial visit. However, "sales prevention" is the only thing being practiced in the front office. I was told (1) I could not get lab results without coming into the office (2) I could not leave my number for Dr. Milord to call me and (3) either I take the...Read More
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22Pinellas Park, FL – Jul 11, 2017
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