Dr. Christie M. Bartels

Sara McCoy, MD, is a UW Health clinical rheumatologist and the director of theSjogren’s Disease Clinic. This autoimmune condition affects the glands that produce saliva and tears and, in some cases, the skin and other organs.Dr. McCoy diagnoses and treats patients in all stages of this systemic autoimmune disorder. Because each patient's path is unique, Dr. McCoy encourages patients to share their story as the first step towards understanding how the disease manifests. She strives to make people as comfortable as possible through collaboration, open communication and a tailored treatment plan that reflects her patient’s goals.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. McCoy is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Rheumatology. Her research work focuses on improving diagnostic tests for Sjogren’s disease and understanding how salivary gland mesenchymal stromal cells (cells living in the affected glands) impact the functionality of the immune system.In her free time, Dr. McCoy enjoys skiing and going on walks with her three children.Many patients feel like they’re struggling against a current when they first visit. My goal is to clear their path and make that journey a little easier. Dr. Mccoy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Mccoy is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Arnason, MD, is a rheumatologist at UW Health and a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine. Dr. Arnason treats inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic conditions that affect the joints, skin, muscles, bones and other tissues. He also treats autoimmune rheumatic diseases affecting internal organs, including the kidneys, heart and brain.Dr. Arnason uses ultrasound technology to diagnose, monitor and manage rheumatic diseases. Skilled in the latest medical advances, he uses ultrasound to guide joint aspiration, injections, and other clinical procedures used to treat pain, stiffness and swelling associated with these conditions.In his free time, Dr. Arnason enjoys photography, music, gardening, cooking and outdoor activities. Weather-permitting, he also enjoys commuting to work by bicycle.It’s rewarding to see people get better. Patients who could barely walk or perform daily activities can now enjoy life as if they were free of disease. Dr. Arnason is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Arnason is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Arnason is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Sharkey, MD, is a rheumatologist at UW Health and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Rheumatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Through her educational and leadership initiatives, she is working to increase the representation of underrepresented populations in health care.Dr. Sharkey's treats people with a range of chronic conditions affecting their joints, muscles and bones specializes within rheumatology and takes care of patients with autoimmune interstitial lung disease in patients with scleroderma, myositis, Sjogren's and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). She supports the rheumatology mission of taking care of patients with a variety of inflammatory arthritis. She also treats people who have inflammatory myositis, scleroderma, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.Dr. Sharkey enjoys working as a team with her patients to provide them with the best treatments available and give them the tools to manage their individual health issues. She creates an environment that is open and honest, and she listens to her patients' concerns to help them live with their chronic conditions.Beyond work, Dr. Sharkey enjoys cheering on local soccer teams and spending time on the lakes of Wisconsin, paddle boarding and paddle boating.With compassion, caring and respect, I work closely with each of my patients to identify the problem and design an individualized treatment program. Dr. Sharkey is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Melorheostosis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Sharkey is board certified in Rheumatology. Dr. Sharkey is currently accepting new patients.