I have been going to Dr Leehealey for 15 years. I suffer from extreme RA brought on by Lupus. I also have HIV. Over the course of those years she has shown great empathy and incredible medical prowess in ascertaining the situation and making sure she got to.the root of my problems while still being a great person to talk to. There have been a few times because of the pain I have gone through that I just wanted to do myself in, yet she found a way to.get to logical side and make me understand that by having a little patience and understanding that what I was going through was just temporary while she got me well. She has given me great success with dealing with my disease. And through her professionalism and understanding of the human process has helped me not only overcome my fears but helped my husband deal with my Illness. Which I have to say is not an easy task . So if you need a Rheumatologist that has the ability to understand you and your needs and have great professionalism and patient skills then Dr Christine Leehealeyis the doctor to go to!