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Christie Bartels, MD, Rheumatology, Madison, WI

Christie M Bartels MD MS

Rheumatology•Madison, WI

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

Rheumatology Division Head, Professor, Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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  • 1685 Highland Ave# 4132Madison, WI 53792

  • Phone+1 608-263-7577

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Summary

  • Dr. Christie Bartels is a rheumatologist health services researcher in Madison, WI with University of Wisconsin. She received her MD from Creighton University School of Medicine, MS at UW Madison and has been in practice >20 years. She specializes in RA, lupus, and rheumatology population health and is currently Chief of UW Rheumatology.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Rheumatology, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2005
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2002 - 2027
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite (with Beaker), Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Screening of Hyperlipidemia Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the United States  
    Aprajita Jagpal, Monika M Safford, Christie M Bartels, Jeffrey R Curtis, Arthritis Care & Research
  • Connecting Rheumatology Patients to Primary Care for High Blood Pressure: Specialty Clinic Protocol Improves Follow‐up and Population Blood Pressures  
    Diane R Lauver, Kristin Lewicki, Christie M Bartels, Patrick E McBride, Heather M Johnson, Arthritis Care & Research
  • The Importance of Frequent Return Visits and Hypertension Control Among US Young Adults: A Multidisciplinary Group Practice Observational Study  
    Christie M Bartels, Heather M Johnson, Elizabeth M Magnan, Journal of Clinical Hypertension

Authored Content

  • Pulmonary Manifestations in Late Versus Early Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • New Research Demonstrates Impact of RISE Registry Data on Rheumatology Outcomes Save
    New Research Demonstrates Impact of RISE Registry Data on Rheumatology Outcomes SaveOctober 27th, 2025
  • Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes into the Clinic
    Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes into the ClinicMay 5th, 2025
  • New Drug to Treat Sjögren’s Proves Effective in Early Clinical Trials
    New Drug to Treat Sjögren’s Proves Effective in Early Clinical TrialsFebruary 27th, 2025

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