Tiffany Laitano, M.D.
Jacqueline Baikovitz, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Tiffany Laitano, MD, 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.
Dr. Laitano earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine training at Riverside Community Hospital, where she developed a solid foundation in complex medical care. She then pursued advanced specialization through a rheumatology fellowship at USF Morsani College of Medicine, gaining expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of rheumatologic diseases.
She is excited to return to her South Florida roots after several years at a high-volume private practice on the west coast of Florida, where she managed a broad range of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and other autoimmune disorders. She is skilled in developing personalized treatment plans and understands the importance of integrating infusion therapies and multidisciplinary care when needed.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Laitano has been actively involved in clinical research and trials focused on advancing treatments for rheumatologic diseases. Her work includes participation in studies evaluating innovative therapies for psoriatic arthritis and autoimmune conditions, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements.
Known for her warm, approachable personality and clear communication style, Dr. Laitano builds strong, trusting relationships with her patients. She takes pride in educating patients about their conditions and empowering them to play an active role in their care.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is dedicated to serving diverse communities and improving access to high-quality rheumatologic care. Originally from the Miami area, Dr. Laitano is passionate about returning to South Florida to care for the community she calls home.
Ronald Yglesias, MD. is a board-certified internal medicine physician and board-eligible rheumatologist who joined Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties in August 2017. Dr. Yglesias, who was born in Cuba but raised in Miami, is excited to return to his hometown and join our expanding practice. He completed his internal medicine residency at AtlantiCare-Geisenger in New Jersey where he was Chief Resident as well. There he forged strong patient-doctor relationships and he was awarded several distinctions for his commitment to quality and compassionate care. He was actively engaged in several systems wide quality improvement projects as part of the healthcare system’s transition to accountable care organization model. He worked closely with administration and was the liaison member between the training staff and the administrative staff.
He then continued his rheumatology fellowship training at Drexel University in Philadelphia where he was exposed to diverse rheumatological pathologies from those presenting in infancy to adulthood. His fellowship program gave him the opportunity to be exposed to many joint disorders. He had extensive medical training at Abington Memorial Hospital and St. Christopher’s Children Hospital of Philadelphia thus making his fund of knowledge very robust.
Dr. Yglesias serves as a sub Investigator in the many clinical trials which are being conducted at Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties. These clinical research trials are investigating new medications for use in many of the auto immune disease treated by Dr. Yglesias.
Dr. Yglesias has been a great addition to our practice. He is fluent in Spanish and English, and he also can communicate in Portuguese. He is a proud native who returns to serve his community; a local graduate from Miami Dade College and Florida International University who obtained his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. Currently his professional focus is on obtaining fellowship member status with both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology.
