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

John Albert, M.D.
Always seems in hurry with the appointments and doesn't ask enough questions of symptoms, as so many more are left out. I don't feel he is listening. I feel like I'm still talking as Dr Albert is walking out of the the room and I feel left unresolved.
Katherine Finn, D.O.
Always listens and asks questions to get to a solution.
Kurt Oelke, M.D.
Very personable. Sat with me for approximately an hour listening and asking questions. Tested for quite a few different things and provided treatment for while we get results back. Amazing.
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Dr Lim is a very knowledgeable Rheumatologist who I’ve been seeing for over 12 years. He cares for his patients as a whole. He listens to you and takes time with you! I highly recommend Dr Lim!
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Wonderful to work with as a patient. Listens and explains and we work together on my illness.
Jonathan Kushi, M.D.
Dr. Kushi is doing a great job with my rheumatoid arthritis.👊🏻
Katherine Finn, D.O.
Before my visit, she went out of her way to review tests I had had done for someone else. She is extremely competent and a very caring doctor.
Jonathan Kushi, M.D.
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, polite, caring and kind person. He doesn’t stop until he figures things out.
Arnold Lim, M.D.
Outstanding & professional doctor!! Very fortunate to have him on your staff!
Jonathan Kushi, M.D.
Jonathan is a caring individual who was easy to talk to. He also explains things you can understand what's happening with your body and your disease. I would highly recommend him to anybody.