About The Team
St. Vincent Rheumatology is a small, close team of one rheumatologist, three APPs, and dedicated clinical support staff. The APPs have trained in the practice's approach to care, and each carries a panel of their own.
Staff Snapshot
| Role |
Count |
| Rheumatologist |
1 |
| Physician Assistants |
2 |
| Nurse Practitioner |
1 |
| Medical Assistants |
One-to-one with each provider |
| Pharmacist |
Dedicated support for biologic prior authorizations |
| Nurse |
Dedicated support for biologic prior authorizations |
Rheumatologist
John Jenkins, MD
- Medical school: University of Arkansas College of Medicine, 1986
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Tulane Medical Center
- Fellowship: Rheumatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 1993
- Board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Advanced Practice Providers
Danielle Babcock, PA
- Graduate of the Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant program, 2018
- NCCPA certified
Quincey Buechler, PA
- Raised in Billings
- Drawn to rheumatology for the complexity of the specialty
Desiree M. Cavan, NP
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Montana State University
- Master of Science in Nursing, Gonzaga University
- Billings native with a background in family practice
Support Staff
- Each provider works with a dedicated medical assistant
- A pharmacist and a nurse manage biologic prior authorizations and related paperwork
- You will help train your MA in how you like your clinic to run
Practice Culture
The team describes the clinic as a work family. Staff celebrate the week of Halloween with a fall event and hold potlucks, dress-up days, and other team activities throughout the year. Participation is optional.
- Collaborative care, with patients shared across the team
- Respectful working relationships between providers and MAs
- Access to rheumatology colleagues across the Intermountain service line