Dr. Christie Michels Bartels, MD

Dr. Christie Bartels is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. With 25 years of experience treating complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, she brings extensive expertise to patient care. Dr. Bartels is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.

She practices at multiple University of Wisconsin Health locations throughout Madison, including affiliations with University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, and UW Health East Madison Hospital. Dr. Bartels specializes in treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, while also managing complex cases like venous skin ulcers. Her approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing, utilizing tools like complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress.