Dr. J Thomas Berry
Rheumatologist
Medical Honoree
 Dr. J. Thomas (Tom) Berry is a native of Evanston, IL. He received his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. Completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and served as a Chief Resident, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Illinois. He practices at Arnold Arthritis and rheumatology in Skokie, IL.
As a rheumatologist, he is aware of the adversity people with arthritis and their families can face. He has seen the resilience of those that struggle with this condition. From this experience, he knows about the impact the Arthritis Foundation has on people with arthritis and is proud to support it. |
Gail’s diagnosis was atypical for those that have ankylosing spondylitis. She thought her hip pain was due to running a half marathon and two 5k’s but after spending 3 months in physical therapy, Gail decided she was done and just had to deal with it. However, one morning she woke up with what she now knows was costochondritis, a medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone. After being stuck in a chair with extreme pain for 2 weeks she called her cousin, a rheumatologist who referred her to Dr. Erin Arnold who immediately diagnosed Gail
It took a few years for Macy to be diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The journey has definitely not been fun or easy and she still does not have a specific diagnosis.