Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Tagalog
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout 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.
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 Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2007
- Internship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2005
- Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine/Science, 2004
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, 2010
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Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
- 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- phone: 520-874-2778
- fax: 520-694-0635
- Banner - University Medicine Cardiology Clinic
- 6365 East Tanque Verde Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85715
- phone: 520-694-6220
- fax: 520-694-8119
Testimonials
4.4 out of 5.0
148 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Me escucho y busco artenativa para mi med ya q plan no lo cubre
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
He listens to you and is a very good advocate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
He is knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
Very personal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Prompt ,efficient , listens well, Easy to communicate with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Dr. Vina and staff are amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2024
He is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2023
He seems genuinely interested in my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
Caring thoughtful thorough physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Kind, friendly, informative, felt like he cared about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2023
He is the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/27/2020
Dr. Vina conducted very thorough inquiry into my health. On time call to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2020
Great doctors, great staff, all in one service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2020
Dr visits have always been a positive experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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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Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713