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Ernest Vina

Ernest Vina, MD

4.4183 ratings

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Tagalog
  • English

Provider Gender

Male

About Ernest Vina and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

I seek to bring accessible, expert care to each of my patients.

Specializing In

General Rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus
Vasculitis
Gout
Psoriatic Arthritis

Interests & Activities

I enjoy hiking and spending time with friends and family.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center South

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Chicago Medicine, Research, 2011
  • Fellowship: University of Chicago Medicine, Rheumatology, 2010
  • Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Research, 2008
  • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Imaging, Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Internship: Cedars-Sinai Imaging, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine/Science, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, 2007

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Locations

  1. Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
    • 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

Testimonials

4.4 out of 5.0

183 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    This nurse was exceptional . She took time to listen and had such a positive attitude! It was the best experience I've had with any provider lately!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    This was my first appointment with Dr. Benjamin Maglajac, and he made me feel like we have known each other for decades! He's a keeper!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Me escucho y busco artenativa para mi med ya q plan no lo cubre

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    He listens to you and is a very good advocate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    He is knowledgeable about my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Professional and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, kind, and easy to talk with. Dr. Vina has always been at the top of his game.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2024

    Very personal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    Prompt ,efficient , listens well, Easy to communicate with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2024

    Dr. Vina takes his time talking to me about my problems and pays very close attention to what I have a say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2024

    Dr. Vina and staff are amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2024

    He is very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2023

    He seems genuinely interested in my case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2023

    Caring thoughtful thorough physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    Kind, friendly, informative, felt like he cared about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2023

    He is the very best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2021

    There is no finer physician than Dr Vina. He is kind, caring and compassionate. He is also a well learned doctor who finds the answers and addresses them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2020

    Dr. Vina conducted very thorough inquiry into my health. On time call to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2020

    Great doctors, great staff, all in one service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2020

    Dr visits have always been a positive experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2020

    I was able to do a phone visit with Dr Vina due to safety concerns about the coronavirus.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    He review previous lab results and physically check my joints for any pain. He recommended the frequency of my medicines to less dosage which I agree. He ordered more labs in order to check my vitamin D level . Dr. Vina was informative and spent time with my concerns.

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