Rheumatology
Referrals are welcomed for patients with the following conditions:
- inflammatory arthritis
- osteoarthritis of hip and knee
- connective tissue diseases including scleroderma
- lupus and vasculitis
Joint injections are performed at all clinics as needed.
Biologics Clinic Nurse
The Biologics Nurse Consultant coordinates investigations, appointments, care and provides education for patients with inflammatory arthritis undergoing biological (bDMARD) therapy.
Mary Sullivan
Tel: (03) 9288 3645
Scleroderma Nurse Consultant
The Scleroderma Nurse Consultant coordinates investigations, appointments and care, attends to dressings and provides education for patients with scleroderma.
Barbara Gemmel
Tel: (03) 9288 3983
You might also wish to visit the Australian Rheumatology Association to access GP resources or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to view clinical guidelines.
| Senior staff |
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| A/Prof Evange Romas |
Director |
Tel: (03) 8415 0814 |
| Dr Laurence Clemens |
Head of Clinics |
Tel: (03) 9218 2211 |
| Dr Wendy Stevens |
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| Dr Frank Laska |
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| Dr Tim Godfrey |
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| Dr Melinda Wong |
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| Dr Mandana Nikpour |
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| Dr Keith Lim |
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| Dr Jessica Luong |
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| Sr Mary Sullivan |
Biologics Nurse Consultant |
Tel: (03) 9288 3645 |
| Ms Barbara Gemmel |
Scleroderma Nurse Consultant |
Tel: (03) 9288 3983 |
| Ms Carolyn Page |
Physiotherapist |
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Enquiries:
Patient Enquiries:
(03) 9288 3475
Fax: (03) 9288 3489
GP Enquiries:
(03) 9288 2898
Referral form (St Vincent’s)
Referral form (VSRF)
Medical Director and Zedmed Referral form
Best Practice Referral form
This is a public outpatient service. All patients need to be referred to us by a GP. Please see your GP if you believe you would benefit from a referral to this clinic. Many doctors have private consulting suites as well as working in the public hospital system. This is entirely separate from St Vincent’s and our staff do not have any information about the private consulting practices of doctors.
Clinic times
- Inflammatory arthritis – Monday am
- MBS – Tuesday pm
- Connective tissue – Thursday pm
- Dermatology – Friday am
- Lupus – 3rd Wednesday of each month, Wednesday am
41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia. Phone:
(03) 9288 2211