Dr. J. Thomas (Tom) Berry is a native of the North Shore of Chicago. He is a graduate of Evanston Township High School and Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He received his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dr. Berry completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and also served an additional year as a Chief Resident. He spent a significant amount of time educating young doctors in the program about rheumatologic conditions and translated this skill into the way he educates his patients ensuring they understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Dr. Berry completed his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Illinois is in Chicago where he was awarded the William Swedler Rheumatology Fellow of the Year in 2021 and 2022. During his fellowship training Dr. Berry published in the field of rheumatology in health care disparities and has recently been invited to present at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting where has spoken on Sjogren disease. 

He currently serves on the American College of Rheumatology insurance subcommittee which advocates for fair and appropriate access to rheumatology care and treatment by working closely with rheumatologists to ensure that insurance companies do not impose additional burdens on rheumatology practices or patients. He has traveled to Washington on several occasions to speak with congressional represents on behalf of his patients. 

At Arnold Arthritis and Rheumatology Dr. Berry has developed an expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, Sjögren’s disease, lupus, polymyalgia rheumatica, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. 

Dr. Berry believes shared decision making is the cornerstone of his treatment plan. He spends time making sure patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options to ensure the best outcomes. His priority is to provide the highest level of personalized care and understands that each patient’s experience with their rheumatic illness and treatment is unique. 

Dr. Berry lives in the area with his wife, a pediatric hospitalist, and his son. 

Laura Nemoy is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) working with Arnold Arthritis & Rheumatology since 2016.

Laura was born and raised in Eastern Washington State where she earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University. She moved to Chicago to attend the Physician Assistant Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she developed an early interest in Rheumatology and has been working in the field ever since.

Laura manages multiple Rheumatologic diseases including RA, PsA, AS, gout, and OA and is proficient in ultrasound guided joint injections. She has adopted the Arnolds’ innovative treatment approach to inflammatory arthritis by training directly under Drs. Erin and William Arnold.

She is a dedicated volunteer with the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP), a division of the American College of Rheumatology. She currently serves on the ARP Executive Committee and Government Affairs Committee, and is published in a journal of the ACR, The Rheumatologist.

Laura and her husband have recently welcomed their first child.

Education:

• BS: Washington State University
• MMS: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program
• Memberships: Member, Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)
  Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• Obesity Management in Primary Care Certificate (AAPA/OMA)

Danielle is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) working with Arnold Arthritis & Rheumatology since 2021.

Danielle is a native Chicagoan who developed an interest for healthcare at a young age. She first earned her undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago. After taking some time off to travel, Danielle went back to school to earn a Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downer’s Grove. From there, she went on to attend the Physician Assistant Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she discovered a passion for the field of rheumatology. Danielle enjoys managing a variety of rheumatologic diseases, such as RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and osteoarthritis. Danielle’s favorite part of the job is when a patient returns for follow up, and she can see a noticeable improvement in how they’re feeling- whether it be a new smile on their face or improvement in their mobility.

She is an active volunteer for the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP), and is currently serving on the ARP E-learning Committee. Danielle is currently enjoying living in Morton Grove with her husband.