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Elizabeth L. Arena

Elizabeth L. Arena, DO

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 970-298-5910

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64

Gender

Female

Hospital 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

  1. St Mary's Regional Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
    • phone: 970-296-5910
    • fax: 970-372-0457
  2. Family Health West Arthritis & Rheumatology

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

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • 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

127 ratings, 16 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Always full of useful info.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. Arena listens closely, is very thorough inspires confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Wonderful and attentive Physician. Explained everything completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    She is very caring and a great listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Wish you had an excellent rating option—Dr Arena is top rate!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very professional and very knowledgeable, Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Very concerned and attentive to my health needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    A fun lady to talk with, she was not rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I like that she enters the room and already knows about my history. She is very effective in providing me great advice and seems to care a lot. She is very special.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    She is an amazing Doctor, but specially a great human being!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    She is very professional, kind and empathetic.

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

    She is very helpful and understanding

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

    I feel confident she can help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Arena is cheerful, and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Great communicator. Listens well and shows genuine interest.