Bolad Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic
Team
Meet our experienced rheumatology providers serving Tampa and Orlando, Florida.
Our team delivers evidence based care for autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions using the latest medical advancements.
We provide personalized, patient centered treatment, clearly explaining your diagnosis and options so you can make informed decisions about your health.
Dr. Bolad is a board certified rheumatologist serving patients in Tampa and Orlando, Florida, with advanced training in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
He graduated with Honors from Semmelweis University of Medicine in Budapest and completed his internal medicine residency at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He also trained at the Lupus Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Virginia in 2012. He has been in clinical practice since.
Areas of Specialization
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Gout and osteoporosis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Lupus and scleroderma
• Polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis
• Chronic back pain and autoimmune diseases
Advanced Care Approach
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound for precise diagnosis
• Image guided joint injections
• Individualized, evidence based treatment plans
Dr. Waleed Bolad
(Major Blvd. Clinic, Orlando, Vineland Rd. Clinic, Orlando & Tampa Clinic)
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Dr. Sukhraj Singh is a board certified rheumatologist serving patients in Orlando, Florida. He joined the Bolad Arthritis Group in 2022 and brings extensive experience in autoimmune and inflammatory joint diseases.
He completed his medical education and Internal Medicine residency in New York, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by a Rheumatology fellowship at the University of Florida with advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Areas of Expertise
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Gout
• Inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Care Approach
• Accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plans
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound guided evaluation
• Patient centered, relationship focused care
Dr. Singh is committed to providing high quality rheumatology care in Orlando.
Dr. Sukhraj Singh
(Vineland Rd. Clinic, Orlando)
Dr. Omer Idrees is a fellowship trained rheumatologist and board certified internal medicine physician serving patients in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. He specializes in autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
A Florida native, he graduated from Windsor University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida in Pensacola, where he served as Academic Chief Resident. He later completed his Rheumatology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Areas of Specialization
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Systemic lupus
• Vasculitis and myositis
• Gout and osteoarthritis
Care Approach
• Comprehensive autoimmune management
• Evidence based treatment plans
• Patient education and long term care
Outside of practice, Dr. Idrees enjoys tennis, fishing, traveling, and family time.
Dr. Omer Idrees (Major-Orlando)
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Alissa Ledgerwood, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Tampa and Orlando, Florida, with extensive experience in rheumatology and autoimmune disease care.
She earned her Master’s degree from the University of South Florida in 2014 and has over six years of rheumatology experience treating complex inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions. She also holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Molecular Microbiology and Nursing from the University of Central Florida and brings more than fifteen years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including in Neuro Intensive Care.
Areas of Clinical Focus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Systemic lupus
• Gout
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Scleroderma
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Professional Affiliations
• Florida Society of Rheumatology
• Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners
Alissa Ledgerwood, ARNP
Daisy Herbas, AGACNP, is a board certified Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Tampa and Orlando, Florida, with expertise in adult gerontology acute care and autoimmune diseases.
She earned her Master’s degree magna cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2023. Her background includes inpatient nephrology, managing complex conditions such as ANCA vasculitis and lupus nephritis. She now focuses on rheumatology, treating a broad range of inflammatory and systemic disorders.
Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and earned her BSN from Seminole State College.
Areas of Clinical Focus
• Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Lupus nephritis and systemic lupus
• Rheumatologic and connective tissue disorders
• Chronic disease management
Professional Affiliations
• American Nurses Association
• Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Fluent in English and Spanish
Daisy provides compassionate, patient centered, evidence based care with a strong emphasis on education and long term disease management.
Daisy Herbas, ARNP
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Based in Tampa, Florida, she brings international medical experience with a strong background in orthopedics and advanced nursing practice. She specializes in diagnosing and managing joint, musculoskeletal, and rheumatic conditions using an evidence based, patient centered approach.
She holds a PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology and previously served as an Assistant Professor at National Pirogov Memorial Medical University. Her experience includes clinical research on therapies for arthritis, pain, and autoimmune diseases.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
• Joint and musculoskeletal evaluations
• Arthritis and autoimmune disease management
• Imaging interpretation including X ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound
• Ultrasound guided injections and minimally invasive procedures
• Acute and chronic rheumatologic care
Credentials
• Licensed APRN and RN in Florida and New York
• Board certified in the United States and Ukraine
• Member of national and international nursing and orthopedic associations
Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, with conversational Spanish, she is committed to compassionate, high quality care for patients in Tampa and surrounding communities.
Alona Dniprovska, ARNP
Our dedicated, friendly staff are here to serve all of your medical needs.
