Rheumatology Specialists in Tampa Bay Area
Bay Area Arthritis and Osteoporosis is one of the leading rheumatology institutes in the Tampa Bay Area. We have a team of experienced professionals who offer high-quality medical care for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Scleroderma, Myositis, Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Osteoporosis.
Vipul Joshi, MD, CCD
Dr. Joshi graduated from BJ Medical College and Research Center in Ahmedabad, India, in 1990. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey, in 1997, where he received the Best Intern Award and was named Chief Resident. He became board-certified in Internal Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Joshi practiced internal medicine for four years before he decided to further his education in Rheumatology. He began his Rheumatology Fellowship in 2001 at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, and graduated in 2003. Dr. Joshi has been practicing Rheumatology in Brandon since 2003. He founded Bay Area Arthritis and Osteoporosis to address the Rheumatology needs of the Tampa Bay Area.
Dr. Joshi is Board Certified in Rheumatology. He is a member of various prestigious boards and associations.
He has also received training in musculoskeletal ultrasound at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Joshi is the Primary Investigator for multiple national clinical research trials at BAAO.
In his spare time, Dr. Joshi enjoys photography, reading, and traveling. He resides in Tampa with his wife and two children.
Katrina Kemp, PA-C, CCD
Katrina attended the University of Florida and graduated with honors in 1999 with her Bachelor of Health Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She worked as an Occupational Therapist for four years before going back to the University of Florida, where she obtained her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2005. She joined Dr. Joshi*s practice in 2005.
She also received training in musculoskeletal ultrasound at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.
As a former certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer, Katrina has a particular interest in nutrition and fitness. She is also a certified nutritional consultant (CNC), Certified Health Coach (CHC), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500). She is passionate about helping her patients understand the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and stress relief to maximize their healing. She lives in Brandon with her husband and miniature Dachshund (Winnie), and enjoys doing yoga, cooking, and gardening in her spare time.
Beth Irwin, APRN-C
Beth attended South University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2008 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at a level 1 trauma hospital for six years before going back to South University, where she obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing with honors.
Beth lives in Lithia with her husband, two kids, and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, traveling, and going to the beach.
Heather Joura, PA-C
Heather received her Bachelors degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in 2016. She then attended Florida Gulf Coast University where she received a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She maintains certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the State of Florida.
Natalie Bohatyritz, APRN-C
Natalie graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017. She then worked as a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit nurse for 6 years before graduating with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Florida in 2023. She maintains certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is licensed by the state of Florida.
Natalie enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with her husband, family and friends.