Dr. Joy-Ann Tabanor-Gayle earned her medical degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, where she was honored as valedictorian of her graduating class. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey and served as Chief Resident for the program. She then completed her rheumatology fellowship at the University of Connecticut. She is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.
“I chose to become a physician out of a lifelong interest in the complexity of the human body and the desire to be in a career field that requires lifelong learning, as well as playing an active role in community health.”
She knew she wanted to work in rheumatology after interacting with her first patient in medical school who had lupus.
“What I love most about being a rheumatologist is being able to witness the impact that a correct diagnosis and instituting a treatment plan can have on a patient’s life.”
