Rheumatology
Health professional information
Clinical service overview
We care for patients with illnesses such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Musculoskeletal problems and connective tissue diseases such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Scleroderma
We also provide:
- an osteoporosis referral service
- access to high level rehabilitative services (at Caulfield Hospital)
- access to arthritis support groups
We are associated with Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, Victorian Lupus Association and Scleroderma Foundation.
Exclusion criteria
This service does not routinely offer treatment for the following:
- Patients who are being treated for the same condition at another Victorian public hospital
- Children under 18 years of age
Refer your patient
Fax referral to us
We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.
All referrals are triaged by the service according to clinical urgency. Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent to the Emergency & Trauma Centre.
To refer your patient, complete and fax a referral to us. For urgent referrals, also contact the service Registrar to discuss the case.
To ensure appropriate and timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results.
If you are concerned about any delay of the appointment or if there is any deterioration in your patient’s condition, contact the service Registrar on call on (03) 9076 2000.
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Campus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rheumatology Clinic Mondays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Rheumatology Clinic Fridays at The Alfred |
The Alfred | 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Rheumatology Clinic Wednesdays at Caulfield Hospital |
Caulfield Hospital | 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162 |
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