Well Tiena,
As you can see are Warriors are full of Great, helpful information. I saw your question earlier, but I am in CA, so I figured you would get some direction soon. I actually found my first Rheumatologist at a teaching hospital in Los Angeles. She is terrific and is a Researcher as well. Even though I have a different Rheumatologist on the clinical side now, the first one and I stay in touch. She keeps me updated on her new trials.
So, the bottom line here is you can always check with a teaching hospital near you.
Good Luck!

I. See DR O"neil in cheektowaga near buffalo I can always reach the office if I need them. Good luck

I see Dr Khairallah from Syracuse rheumatology
Very nice

I see Dr Mtanos at Arthritis Health, on Widewaters Pkwy. (near Shoppingtown) Actually I see his PA Jean Rybinsky and she's my rock! I hope you can get in to them. They have many excellent dr's there. Best if luck and let me know. Btw I added you to my team ... I'm sure you're in my area🙂

You can look into Buffalo Rheumatology, they are really great. Best of luck!