OUR TEAM
Dr. Norman B. Gaylis leads a comprehensive team of talented professionals.
Meet the experienced doctors, technicians, and nurses who work towards your well-being at our state-of-the-art facility in Aventura, Florida.
Dr. Norman B. Gaylis leads a comprehensive team of talented professionals. Meet the experienced doctors, technicians, and nurses who work towards your well-being at our state-of-the-art facility in Aventura, Florida.

Norman B. Gaylis, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.A.C.R.Rheumatologist
Norman B. Gaylis is recognized as one of the country’s leaders in the field of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and has been a practicing Rheumatologist in the greater Miami area for more than 35 years.
He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and has been a practicing Rheumatologist in the greater Miami area for more than 35 years.

Ronald Yglesias, M.D. Rheumatologist
Ronald Yglesias, M.D. is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in rheumatology who joined Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties in August 2017. Dr. Yglesias, who was born in Cuba and raised in Miami, is excited to be practicing in his hometown.

Bryce E. EpsteinM.D. Musculoskeletal Medicine South Florida
Dr. Epstein is a board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his training at Nassau County Medical Center, N.Y. in 1990 and has been in practice for 30 years in Miami. He was the medical director of the Department of Rehabilitation at Parkway Regional and Aventura Hospitals as well as the Easter Seals Society of Dade County.

Tiffany Laitano, M.DRheumatologist
Dr. Tiffany Laitano, M.D., is a board-certified rheumatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. With a strong clinical background and a patient-first approach, she focuses on helping individuals achieve long-term health and improved quality of life.

Jacqueline Baikovitz, M.D., M.P.H.Board-certified internal medicine physician and rheumatology
Jacqueline Baikovitz, MD, MPH, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and
Rheumatologist. She is originally from South Florida and is grateful to serve the community she
grew up in. She completed her medical training at the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine, where she earned both her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees.
Rheumatologist. She is originally from South Florida and is grateful to serve the community she
grew up in. She completed her medical training at the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine, where she earned both her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees.

Julie Keegan Strosser, PA-C, MMSPhysician Assistant
Julie Keegan Strosser PA-C is a board certified physician assistant with a special interest in Rheumatology. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Arcadia University, graduating magna cum laude with Departmental Honors, having been on the Dean’s Distinguished or Dean’s Honor List all semesters.

Natasha MorejonARNP
Natasha Morejon is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2015; she has been
providing patient care in the areas of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, and
Women’s Health. She has over 20 years of Critical Care Nursing experience and completed her
Master’s Degree at Barry University in Miami.
providing patient care in the areas of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, and
Women’s Health. She has over 20 years of Critical Care Nursing experience and completed her
Master’s Degree at Barry University in Miami.

Joanne Sagliani Administrator - Clinical Research
Joanne Sagliani is a certified clinical research coordinator who has worked at Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties for the past 29 years. She has had many years of research experience working on Phase II-Phase IV clinical trials in the areas of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, SLE, AS, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Gout, Osteoporosis, and Osteoarthritis.

