The Rheumatic Disease Center is the oldest and largest independent rheumatology practice in eastern Wisconsin. They welcome patients at offices in Milwaukee and Glendale, Wisconsin. Their team includes highly qualified board-certified physicians and a compassionate staff dedicated to giving each patient the attention and information needed to make the best decisions about their health. The Rheumatic Disease Center is committed to providing quality patient-centered care, education, and research. We strive to be a center of excellence in rheumatology by delivering outstanding service in a kind, considerate manner, taking into account each patient’s unique needs. Our guiding principles are quality, service, and respect for all.
The Rheumatic Disease Center is the oldest and largest independent rheumatology practice in eastern Wisconsin. They welcome patients at offices in Milwaukee and Glendale, Wisconsin. Their team includes highly qualified board-certified physicians and a compassionate staff dedicated to giving each patient the attention and information needed to make the best decisions about their health. The Rheumatic Disease Center is committed to providing quality patient-centered care, education, and research. We strive to be a center of excellence in rheumatology by delivering outstanding service in a kind, considerate manner, taking into account each patient’s unique needs. Our guiding principles are quality, service, and respect for all.
The Rheumatic Disease Center is the oldest and largest independent rheumatology practice in eastern Wisconsin. They welcome patients at offices in Milwaukee and Glendale, Wisconsin. Their team includes highly qualified board-certified physicians and a compassionate staff dedicated to giving each patient the attention and information needed to make the best decisions about their health.
Rheumatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases and rheumatic conditions. These disorders affect the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Rheumatic conditions cause general symptoms, like fatigue, fevers, muscle aches, skin rashes, and joint pain, that resemble many possible ailments.
The Rheumatic Disease Center offers comprehensive on-site diagnostics to quickly and accurately determine the source of each patient’s symptoms.
Patients conveniently get lab work, X-rays, ultrasound, and bone density testing done in the office. The team also operates a fully staffed infusion therapy center, allowing patients to receive the needed advanced medications without traveling to another site.
The Rheumatic Disease Center providers treat a wide range of health conditions. Many people seek help for common conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Lupus, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Osteoporosis.
Conditions We Do Not Treat
While our team is dedicated to diagnosing and managing autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, we do not provide ongoing treatment or management for the following conditions:
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Polyneuropathy
- Dysautonomia
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- General pain management
These conditions are best managed by primary care providers, pain management specialists, or other appropriate specialists who can offer comprehensive, long-term support. We are happy to assist in ruling out inflammatory or autoimmune causes of symptoms before guiding you back to the most appropriate care team.
No matter what health condition they diagnose, the team creates personalized and holistic care plans, incorporating advanced medication with lifestyle recommendations that support optimal health.
Call the Rheumatic Disease Center today to learn more about their integrative services or to get help for pain and other symptoms

Kurt Oelke, M.D.
Always takes the time needed to address my concerns.
Kurt Oelke, M.D.
Best doctor i have ever had. He truly cares of the patient and im not just a number. He has changed my life drastically. Would recommend the whole clinic. The staff is also amazing. Gabby is a Rockstar.
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Dr. Lim is a true healer. He is so knowledgeable about autoimmune conditions and is very helpful at helping patients understand what’s going on. He has great bedside manner and I feel blessed that he is on my care team. His MA Tracy is also an angel who is always willing to help set appointments, get referrals, etc. thank you for such wonderful care.
Katherine Finn, D.O.
Dr Finn is awesome, she really listens and can answer all my questions. So glad that she takes the time with me so I am understanding how my disease affects me.
Katherine Finn, D.O.
Dr. Finn really listens to me and answers all of my questions in a way I can understand. She really try’s to tie her care to the rest of the medical team which means less duplication of lab work. She’s excellent. I highly recommend!
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Great doctor and Tracy is awesome as well
Jonathan Kushi, M.D.
Dr Kushi is one of the kindest doctors I’ve ever seen.
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Dr. Lim is kind, compassionate, and patient. I’m grateful that he is my doctor.
Kurt Oelke, M.D.
I have been a patient of Dr. Oelke for 20+ years. Very caring doctor and staff.
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Very thorough, considerate, professional and helpful.