About Tarek Kteleh, MD
Dr. Tarek Kteleh is a board-certified rheumatologist who has been caring for patients with arthritis and autoimmune diseases since 2008. In 2018, he founded Rheumatology of Central Indiana with a vision that has always been simple yet powerful: to provide compassionate, individualized care in a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Today, Dr. Kteleh and his team care for more than 15,000 patients across seven Indiana cities: Muncie, Richmond, New Castle, Greensburg, Shelbyville, Marion, and Kokomo. His practice has become one of the leading providers of rheumatology therapies in the region, trusted by patients and referring physicians alike.
Dr. Kteleh completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri and his rheumatology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the nation’s premier medical centers. To complement his medical expertise, he also earned a Master’s degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Management from Harvard University, along with certificates in Strategic Management and Real Estate Investment from Harvard Extension School.
Patients often describe Dr. Kteleh as a physician who listens carefully, explains conditions and treatments clearly, and takes the time to answer every question. He considers it both a privilege and a responsibility to help relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. At Rheumatology of Central Indiana, patient satisfaction and well-being are always the top priorities.
“Since 2008, it has been my honor to walk alongside patients in their health journey. At Rheumatology of Central Indiana, we treat every patient like family—with compassion, clarity, and individualized care.” — Dr. Tarek Kteleh
