Mark Schulte, MD
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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.
Education
- Palmer College, Bachelor of Sciences
- Palmer College, Doctor of Chiropractic
- Ross University School of Medicine, Medical Degree
Training
- Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
- Rheumatology, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, Board Certified 2007
- Rheumatology, Board Certified 2009
Attending Hospitals
- South Buffalo Mercy Hospital
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American College of Rheumatology
- American Society of Clinical Densitometry
- Erie County Medical Society
- Volunteer Clinical Assistant, University at Buffalo
Michael Weingarten, MD
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.
Education
- Cornell University, Bachelors of Science
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Medical Degree
Training
- Residency, Internal Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Fellowship, Rheumatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine, 2007-Present
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Rheumatology, 2010-Present
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Rheumatology
- Medical Society of the County of Erie
- Volunteer Clinical Instructor, University at Buffalo
Abby McCarville, RPA-C
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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.
Education
- University at Buffalo (BS) Biological Sciences
- Daemen College (MS) Physician Assistant Studies
Board Certifications
- NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) 2004-present
Professional Affiliations
- Lupus Alliance of America Upstate New York Affiliate Board Member, 2006- present
- American College of Rheumatology, member
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, member
- Western New York Physician Assistant Association, member
Tricia DiFranco, RPA-C
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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.
Education
- M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Daemen College (Valedictorian)
- B.S., Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo (Summa Cum Laude)
Board Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 2009-present
Professional Affiliations
- AAPA
- ACR
- WNYPAA
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
Katie Lloyd, RPA-C
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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. Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, their children, their two dogs, the outdoors and traveling.
Education
- Daemen College (BS) Health Sciences
- Daemen College (MS) Physician Assistant Studies
Professional Affiliations
- Western New York Physician Assistant Association, member