Rheumatologists are experts in musculoskeletal health and autoimmune conditions. They have expertise in the management of musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and other forms of crystal arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, osteoporosis, vasculitis and myositis.

Rheumatological services provided include:

• Specialist Rheumatologist Consultation - comprehensive initial and follow up review to address your rheumatological problem.

• Joint Injections - targeted steroid injections into joints, tendons or bursae performed during your consultation.

• Nailfold Capillaroscopy - specialised examination of the microcirculation

Geriatricians are doctors who specialise in the health of older people. They diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions that can occur as people age. They provide consultations in both clinic and nursing home settings. Geriatric services provided include:

• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

• Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

• Falls prevention

• Advance care planning

• Navigating the Aged Care System, including My Aged Care referrals

Respiratory Medicine:

• Cough and breathlessness

• Airways disease - asthma & COPD

• Interstitial lung diseases

• Bronchiectasis

• Respiratory infections

• Lung cancer

• Pulmonary embolism

• Respiratory failure

• Pleural diseases

Sleep Medicine:

• Snoring

• Obstructive and complex sleep apnoea

• Central hypersomnolence disorder

• REM and non-REM sleep behaviour
  disorders

• Periodic limb movement disorder

• Insomnia

Procedures:

• Bronchoscopy

• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)

• Thoracocentesis

• Intercostal catheter insertion (ICC)

• Indwelling tunnelled pleural catheter (TPC)

• Sleep study (In-lab & Home)