University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health

Distinctive Clinical Programs of the Division of Rheumatology

Unique Expertise for Wisconsin and the Nation

Experts in Autoimmune Diseases and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

We offer consultation and care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and immune disorders across a multistate area. All our clinics are ultrasound equipped, and our faculty includes a RhMSUSTM -certified leader in ultrasound training and a national leader in osteoporosis care.

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Dr. Shivani Garg in rheumatology clinic

State and National Leaders in Lupus and Lupus Nephritis Care

Our faculty lead the first clinic in Wisconsin dedicated to comprehensively treating lupus. Division faculty and nephrology colleagues also lead our dedicated lupus nephritis clinic, the only one in Wisconsin and the fifth of its kind in the U.S. In both clinics, a multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers and pharmacists coordinates same-day evaluation, diagnostics, infusions, education and care coordination.

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Pharmacist Shelby Gomez show a rheumatology faculty member how to teach patients to give self-injections

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjögren’s Expertise

Our division is home to one of only seven dedicated Sjögren’s syndrome clinics in the nation and a robust rheumatoid arthritis biorepository. We offer ultrasound and gold standard lip biopsy and training, and renowned rheumatoid arthritis antibody expertise.

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Dr. Sarah McCoy in clinic