About
Dr. Eric Miller is a board-certified rheumatologist and the founder of Restore Rheumatology in Oakdale, Minnesota. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2015. He then completed his internal medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Minnesota in 2020.
Beyond rheumatology, Dr. Miller holds board certification in lifestyle medicine (DipABLM) and the RhMSUS credential in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He is one of a small number of rheumatologists in the country to hold both distinctions. He is passionate about integrating nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management alongside standard rheumatologic treatment. He uses in-office musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and injection guidance. His clinical interests span rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, gout, and many other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Patients describe him as compassionate, thorough, and a skilled listener. Outside the clinic, Dr. Miller was born in Finland and still appreciates a good sauna. He spends time with his wife, two young children, and golden retriever, and signs up for running races each year.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Minnesota, Doctor of Medicine, 2011–2015
Residency
Internal Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, 2015–2018
Fellowship
Rheumatology, University of Minnesota, 2018–2020
Additional Training
Board Certification in Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM); RhMSUS credential in musculoskeletal ultrasound
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Miller right for?
Dr. Miller is a strong fit for adults managing inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune disease, or complex musculoskeletal conditions. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, gout, or vasculitis benefit from his comprehensive approach. He also works with patients who have fibromyalgia, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or early undifferentiated inflammatory symptoms. Those who want lifestyle factors like nutrition, movement, and sleep addressed alongside their medications find his dual training especially useful. Patients who value direct access to their physician and longer appointment times will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Miller treats the full spectrum of arthritis and autoimmune disease. His conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, gout, vasculitis, myositis, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, fibromyalgia, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteoporosis, and many more. He also evaluates patients with early or undifferentiated inflammatory symptoms who do not yet have a confirmed diagnosis.
Yes. Dr. Miller holds board certification in rheumatology and in lifestyle medicine (DipABLM). He also carries the RhMSUS credential, a musculoskeletal ultrasound certification specific to rheumatology. He is one of a small number of rheumatologists in the country to hold all three credentials.
Dr. Miller earned his MD from the University of Minnesota in 2015. He completed his internal medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center from 2015 to 2018. He then trained in rheumatology through a fellowship at the University of Minnesota, completing it in 2020.
Dr. Miller incorporates nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management directly into treatment plans for autoimmune disease. He views these as clinical tools, not optional add-ons. Active Care members receive in-depth lifestyle medicine integration as part of their care plan. He is board certified in lifestyle medicine through the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
RhMSUS is a musculoskeletal ultrasound certification specific to rheumatology. Dr. Miller uses in-office musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis, disease activity monitoring, and guiding joint and soft tissue injections. This means patients do not need a separate referral or imaging appointment for these services.
Yes. Dr. Miller approaches fibromyalgia through a lifestyle medicine framework, focusing on sleep, movement, stress, and nutrition. Because fibromyalgia typically requires sustained support over time, he requires an active membership to provide the ongoing, multidisciplinary care that leads to meaningful improvement.
Yes. Dr. Miller welcomes patients with early or undifferentiated inflammatory symptoms, including those with positive rheumatoid arthritis-related antibodies who do not yet have a confirmed diagnosis. Early evaluation and proactive monitoring are central to his approach for these patients.
Dr. Miller spent six years in traditional rheumatology practice before founding Restore Rheumatology. That experience included clinical positions at HealthPartners and Twin Cities Orthopedics. He brought that foundation into a direct care model to deliver more time, transparency, and individualized management for each patient.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026