Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties (AARDS) of Aventura, FL, is pleased to announce the merger of the established Rheumatology Practice of Guillermo J. Valenzuela, M.D., into the AARDS’ group. The emphasis of AARDS is to treat its patients using a multidisciplinary approach incorporating clinical research, rehabilitation, and the latest diagnostic techniques with the skills of experienced highly trained physicians, which allows for the optimal outcomes possible for AARDS’ patients. The addition of Dr. Valenzuela‘s Plantation, FL office will allow AARDS to expand its services to a much larger geographic area.

Dr. Guillermo Valenzuela has developed a reputation over the past 17 years as one of the leading Rheumatologist’s in South Florida, making him the perfect addition to the other physicians of AARDS. Trained at Cornel University, he actively participates in clinical research studies, lectures to fellow Rheumatologists around the country and has co-authored numerous scientific papers presented at medical meetings around the world. Dr. Gaylis is confident that the addition of Dr. Valenzuela and his practice will be a significant step in expanding the outstanding AARDS brand of care in South Florida.