About Us

Doctors Kunath, Burte, Temming, Varghese, and Colglazier comprise the largest Rheumatology practice in the Northern Kentucky area.  Founded by Dr. Kunath in 1986, the practice now consists of five doctors who are board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

We have made every effort to customize our facility for the convenience of our patients.  Our office was designed for easy accessibility for patients with arthritis and arthritis related disabilities.  Our one floor stair-less office has ample parking immediately in front, and wide hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.

Our facility provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities minimizing the need to travel for other diagnostic or treatment purposes.  Our on-site services include radiology (x-ray), laboratory, bone densitometry, extremity MRI, and a Physical Therapy department designed specifically for rheumatology patients.

Our entire staff, from receptionists, nurses, medical assistance, phlebotomists, and radiology technicians to insurance specialists are extensions of our doctors’ desire to be sensitive to our patients' comfort and special needs.

Our doctors are active leaders in the medical community, hosting the Northern Kentucky Rheumatology Journal Club in which the latest medical literature is reviewed, and heading the Tri-state Biologics Club in which the latest medical treatments are presented and discussed.  Our doctors give monthly lectures and provide supervised training to Family Practice residents at St. Elizabeth teaching hospital, and provide training opportunities for University of Cincinnati Internal Medicine residents and Rheumatology fellows.

In an effort to offer cutting edge treatment options, Doctors Kunath, Burte, Temming, Varghese and Colglazier are members of the Cincinnati Rheumatic Disease Study Group which offers innovative treatment trials for interested patients.

We are members of the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Physicians – American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM), American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Kentucky Rheumatology Association (KRA), and the American Society of Clinical Rheumatologists (ASCR).

     Timeline of Kunath, Burte, Temming, Varghese & Colglazier MD, PSC

1986 (September) - The 1st patient is seen by Dr. Arthur Kunath.

1990 (July) - Dr. Kerry Burte joins the practice.

1993 (August) - Dr. Joe Temming joins the practice.

1996 - The current building is opened.  KBTV operates the 1st bone density (DEXA) machine in Northern Kentucky.

1999 - KBTV operates the 1st infusion center to give Remicade for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

2001 (November) - Dr. Liza Varghese joins the practice.

2002 - KBTV becomes the 1st in Northern Kentucky to offer the intravenous treatment for osteoporosis, Pamidronate.

2005 (July) - Dr. Lee Colglazier joins the practice.

2006 - KBTV hosts the 1st dedicated MRI magnet in Northern Kentucky for small joint imaging to aid in the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

2007 (August) - Expansion of facilities to include Physical Therapy.