You will find a real shortage of rheumatologists in The Villages. Dr. Gonzales is here only part time and has a case load double that of other RA docs. Personally I found him inflexible and could not work with him. I need monthly infusions for rheumatoid arthritis and must travel to Ocala. There are no local infusion centers and the Villages Regional Hospital denied my doctor's request to have the infusion done there. If you need a rheumatologist and specialized treatments call Amy Wixted of USF Healthcare and let her know that we need good rheumatologists in The Villages. Her number is 352-753-6214. I just heard a talk today by USF and no rheumatologists have been hired for the new specialty center.
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