The ARBDA team.

PROVIDERS

Our providers bring the sophistication of academic medicine and unwavering compassion for all of our patients into each community we serve. All of our physicians have completed additional fellowship training in Rheumatology and are Board Certified / Board Eligible.

ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT MANAGERS

Our Directors & Departmental Managers work tirelessly to deliver upon the enduring mission of ARBDA: To build enduring relationships with our patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.

JENNIFER BUONAVOLTA

Director of Operations

TINA MERLINO, MBA 

Director of Human Resources

CHRIS GAFFNEY, Ph.D.

Director of Physician Services

KATE SHEPARD, DNP RN

Director of Nursing Services

TAMARA CARPER, CPA

Director of Finance

SHIRLEY FARKAS, RN

Manager, Infusion & AIS Services

KELLY SAVAGE, CCRC

Manager, Clinical Trials

JOSIE ROBISON

Billing Manager