
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- St. Mary's Regional Hospital
About Elizabeth L. Arena
About The Provider
After growing up on the east coast and completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Vermont, Dr. Arena earned a Master of Arts in Biomedical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued her education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where she earned both a Master of Public Health and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She then traveled to Loma Linda University in California where she earned dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She practiced in California for 8+ years before she and her husband were drawn to the mountains of Colorado. Dr. Arena has a passion for learning and seeking ways to improve patients' lives, which led her to get additional training and nutrition certifications from Precision Nutrition and life coaching from The Life Coach School on her own time. She embodies practicing what she preaches and always seeks to learn and grow.
“We all get to create our best life by optimizing our mindset and habits.”
When Dr. Arena isn’t at work helping patients thrive in their health, you’ll find her out in nature - hiking, running, paddleboarding, camping and snowboarding with her trusty sidekick, Princess Buttercup. She has a passion project of helping women confidently thrive in life and health with balance in her life coaching business. You’ll also find her having fun at CrossFit classes and creating new delicious and nourishing cooking and baking recipes that she often shares with both staff and patients.
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Locations
- St Mary's Regional Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
- 2635 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Get Directions
- Phone: 970-296-5910
- Fax: 970-372-0457
- Family Health West Arthritis & Rheumatology
- 576 Kokopelli Boulevard, Unit D, Fruita, CO 81521
- Get Directions
- Phone: 970-858-2590
- Fax: 970-858-5036
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Rheumatology, 2011
- Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2009
- Medical School: Nova Southeastern University-Osteopathic Medicine, 2006
- Graduate: Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- CorVel
- Coventry
- First Health/Coventry
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- InnovAge PACE
- Kaiser
- Meritain
- NaphCare
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- Tri West
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
144 ratings, 18 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2026
Awesome as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2026
Dr Arena was very thorough and provided so much information and knowledge. She is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2026
She took good care of me and made sure that I got the medicine that I needed to help with the arthritis now I am able to move around without being in pain
- No RatingReviewed on 6/5/2026
She paid attention to my questions& gave understandable answers,etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2026
She took a lot of time reviewing my records, asking questions, and the time needed for the initial intake exam and discussions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
She gave the best news ever that changed my whole attitude about my illness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
She is a fantastic doctor as I said earlier. She is personable and I didn't feel rushed asking her questions. Her knowledge and ability to relate to me as a person as well as a patient is so excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
She is my new favorite doctor. She listened and reflected back what I have been struggling with. She was honest about care I have received elsewhere and about the complication of the issues I am having. I greatly appreciate her taking a good history, listening, and communicating clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Loved her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
I am very appreciative of Dr Arena’s ability to help me understand any issues we discuss!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Always full of useful info.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr. Arena listens closely, is very thorough inspires confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Wonderful and attentive Physician. Explained everything completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
She is very caring and a great listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Wish you had an excellent rating option—Dr Arena is top rate!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Very professional and very knowledgeable, Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Very concerned and attentive to my health needs.