Dr. Mark Schulte is a native of Western New York, having been  born and raised in Batavia, NY. He completed his  undergraduate and Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer  College in Davenport, IA before pursuing his medical degree.  Dr. Schulte graduated with honors from Ross University  School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies then completed  his residency in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic and his  fellowship in Rheumatology at University Hospitals of  Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University where he served  as chief fellow in rheumatology from 2008-2009. Dr. Schulte was excited to move back to the WNY area in 2009. During his free time he enjoys fly fishing, fly tying, hunting, traveling, and spending time with family.

“I’m enthusiastic about providing compassionate care to the community within the full scope of rheumatology.” Michael Weingarten, MD

Dr. Weingarten was born and raised in Amherst. After finishing his education in 2010, he was excited to return to WNY to be near family. He lives with his wife, daughter and 3 sons in Orchard Park. During his free time he enjoys hiking, walks with his beagle, watching hockey, and playing with his children.

Abby McCarville is a native of Western New York. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo in 2000. She then graduated with honors from the Daemen College Masters of Physician Assistant Program in 2004. She is an active board member with the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York.Abby enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis and spending time with family and friends.

Tricia DiFranco is a native of Western New York and feels honored to be serving the members of this great community. She completed her education and professional training locally to remain close to beloved family and friends. She was immediately drawn to specialize in rheumatology by the unique and varied conditions that fall under the realm of this field, the opportunity to form close relationships with her patients, and personal experience with rheumatologic diseases within her own family. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, traveling, baking, reading and a multitude of outdoor activities.

Katie Lloyd is a native of Western New York. She graduated from Daemen College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master in Physician Assistant Studies. She worked in primary care for several years before deciding to specialize in rheumatology. Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, their children, their two dogs, the outdoors and traveling.