Shalini Ravella , MD

Rheumatology

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4.9 out of 5

188 verified ratings

188 Ratings, 96 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
May 12, 2026
Very easy to communicate with and offers a variety of treatment options

May 6, 2026
She's patient and doesn't rush you, answers all your questions and shows she cares about you, she doesn't talk down to you and explains things in layman's terms. Excellent people skills. Dr. Ravella is very knowledgeable, informative. She's awesome!!

May 6, 2026
very knowledgeable and friendly

May 4, 2026
She gives thorough explanations and responses to my questions and concerns.

May 4, 2026
Because my doctor listen to me and works with me.

May 2, 2026
Very personable and caring

May 1, 2026
She is thorough and is good with follow thru if you call in with problems

Apr 29, 2026
Very nice Dr an helpful with my issues

Apr 29, 2026
Answers questions

Apr 28, 2026
She and her partner listen to me. They allow me to ask questions. I leave feeling assured I'm receiving excellent care.

Apr 28, 2026
Dr. Ravella and her resident, Dr. [ ], are both extremely kind and patient, and they seem quite knowledgeable about all facets of treatment to provide anyone who enters their office with quality care. During my visit there, both physicians showed a genuine interest in helping me to address my health issues, for example, by taking the time to thoroughly review my medical history, converse with me about any questions or concerns, explore a range of available options to tackle problems, and formulate a plan of action to improve my wellbeing. I sincerely appreciated meeting with them.

Apr 27, 2026
Great doctor very friendly and a good listener.

Apr 22, 2026
She takes the time to explain the treatment that would help you

Apr 20, 2026
She is knowledgeable and listens to your concerns and answers completely.

Apr 15, 2026
The doctor listen to my concerns and addressed my concerns.

Apr 13, 2026
She is very professional and competent.

Apr 13, 2026
She is a great person and doctor.

Apr 1, 2026
She shows compassion Great Dr.

Mar 31, 2026
Knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, professional

Mar 30, 2026
She only came in for less than 5 minutes. But was nice

Mar 30, 2026
I spent years trying to figure out what was wrong with my back. Finally, Dr. Ravella was able to figure it out and get me on a plan that really helped me.

Mar 25, 2026
Been with her since Dr. Dryfus retired. She is the best.

Mar 23, 2026
A great physician and knowledgeable. She listens to her patient and cares.

Mar 17, 2026
Knowledgeable & explained findings in a clear concise manner

Mar 9, 2026
Dr. Ravella is very knowledgeable, and takes time to go over things with me, and I don’t feel rushed when I have questions. I feel she’s quite thorough .

Mar 9, 2026
Takes time to answer questions. Kind approach toward patient.

Feb 27, 2026
She listens to my concerns and tries to help me feel better.

Feb 22, 2026
Asks lots of questions. Very friendly.

Feb 11, 2026
Dr Ravella is such a caring physician.

Feb 9, 2026
She is a great doctor that seems to care and takes her time to understand your issues.

Feb 5, 2026
Dr Ravella is kind, professional and knowledgeable

Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Ravella is so personable & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!

Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Ravella and Dr. Zaman were very through in discussing my bone density results and osteoporosis and answered all my questions. They recommended that I have the Evenity infusion to avoid the risk if a fracture.

Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Ravella was very personable. She listened to my concerns and explained what tests she was ordering and why.

Jan 27, 2026
She treats you with respect.

Jan 21, 2026
Articulate, knowledgable, really listened as I told her my concerns. Excellent bedside manner.

Jan 12, 2026
Please see my thoughts and appreciation mentioned above as it covers my entire experience today with Fransiscan Physicians Network Rheumatology! Great in all areas!

Dec 19, 2025
She is very knowledgeable and kind.

Dec 17, 2025
She is a very thorough doctor. She listens to her patients.

Dec 16, 2025
She was thorough, easy to talk to, answered all my questions in an easy to understand manner and didn't talk to me like I was too stupid to understand.

Dec 14, 2025
She is not always clear.

Dec 10, 2025
Dr Ravella is easy to talk to and easy to understand. She is very knowledgeable but doesn’t talk down to me.

Dec 10, 2025
Friendly knowledgeable

Dec 6, 2025
She seems to be concerned about my health.

Dec 3, 2025
Dr Ravella is a professional in every sense of the word. In addition she is kind, personable, and patient.

Dec 3, 2025
She is very knowledgeable & takes time to explain things.

Dec 1, 2025
She was very easy to talk to and informative

Nov 30, 2025
Dr Ravella's follow up is great. Timely response to questions i forgot during office visit.

Nov 21, 2025
Professional, polite, knowledgeable, pleasant.

Nov 19, 2025
She is very thorough, friendly, professional and warm all the qualities you want in a doctor that treats chronic illnesses.