SOUTH FLORIDA BASED
Meet the ARD Center Team
We have been treating arthritis and autoimmune conditions for over 25 years. The Center for Arthritis offers complete rheumatologic care in one convenient location.
Michael A. Weitz, MD
Dr. Weitz is the founder and Co-Director of the Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, a Center of Excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatologic conditions and Osteoporosis.
Jeffrey S. Ritter, MD
Dr. Ritter is the Co-Director of the Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He has been an investigator in numerous clinical trials
Santiago M. DeSolo, MD
Dr. de Solo is a native of Miami. He graduated with honors from Belen Jesuit High School, and then attended Tulane University in New Orleans for his undergraduate studies.
Joseph J. LaConti, MD, PhD, RhMSUS
Dr. LaConti is a board-certified rheumatologist. He is certified in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound by the American College of Rheumatology (RhMSUS).
Carrie Herzog, Physician Assistant
Carrie Herzog graduated from Miami Dade College in 2016 with an Associate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Saint Francis University in 2018 with a Master of Medical Science degree.