Dr. Scott M. Halista, MD | Springfield, MA | Rheumatology

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Dr. Scott Halista specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in rheumatology, Dr. Halista has developed extensive expertise in managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He provides care in English.

Dr. Halista practices at the Arthritis Treatment Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Holyoke Medical Center. He specializes in treating joint pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. His approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing and physical therapy to help patients manage their symptoms and improve mobility. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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12 Ratings
44 years of experience
31 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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He is very rude and unhelpful. Barely looks up from his computer, has one foot out the door after 2 minutes. Office poorly run -- I waited once for two hours because "they forgot me". I found a different rheumatologist and he diagnosed me on the very first visit, accurately. I wasted 6 months with this arrogant incompetent man. If I could leave zero stars, I would.

October 4th, 2025

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I Hadn't taken the Jab so he was very rude . He destroyed my immune system, gave me an infection. I will have health issues for the rest of my life due to him. Go to Worcester.

November 1st, 2023

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Not a current patient. I was a patient when he was in the Air Force. I had juvenile arthritis at the age of 16. They didn’t think I’d make it to 30 years of age. This man bent over backwards to help my condition. Just wanted to tell him thank you and I’m still alive. Gene mcmillan.

October 22nd, 2022

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I've never had a bad experience with Dr Halista. Kind and knowledgeable.

November 25th, 2021

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Dr. Halista wasted 1.5 years of my life with PT, Injections and medication changes when clearly none were working. Went to another doctor and in 1 day I was referred to a surgeon and was told clearly I needed a hip replacement . Recently, I had the surgery and I'm doing great. Pain free for the 1st time in 2 years. Do yourself a favor stay clear of Dr. Halista if you have a real problem.

November 26th, 2019

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Dr Halista has veen treating my husband over 7 years. He only checks my husband if an intern is present but if not he just sits in the computer and dosent cross more than 10 words with us. We talk about a new plan and he does not want to do nothing new exept medication after medication.

September 11th, 2019

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I've been going to Dr. Halista for years now and though he seems to care how I feel, Sometimes I feel like he doesn't want to hear my concerns? (like About stopping a medication etc). Otherwise, I like him. He's a good Dr. Thank you Dr. Halista for your time in the Air Force. :) Debra

November 15th, 2018

Arthritis Treatment Center

3377 Main StSpringfield, MA 01107

Tel: (413) 734-5661

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Scott Mitchell Halista, MD	Donna M Duffy	Dr. Saskia Gibbs Cooper, MD	Dr. Timothy Edward Quan, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.1 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (21 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience		17 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Polish, Russian, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Springfield , MA	Manchester , CT	Northampton , MA	MANCHESTER , CT
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University		Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1982

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Where is Dr. Scott Halista's office located?: Dr. Scott Halista's office is located at 3377 Main St, Springfield, MA, 01107.
What languages does Dr. Scott Halista speak?: Dr. Scott Halista speaks English.
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