Rheumatology You are here:HomeOur servicesOur DepartmentsRheumatology Rheumatology is a medical specialty encompassing the full range of rheumatic disorders, including common diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Less common diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and autoimmune conditions such as lupus and scleroderma are also included. The Rheumatology Department at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney includes highly trained specialists who meet the challenges in diagnosis and management of these disorders. Our rheumatologists frequently liaise with our colleagues in Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurology and arrange case conferences for patients who present a challenge in management. We also work closely with allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists. Members of the department also have an interest in ongoing chronic pain syndromes, spinal pain disorders and osteoporosis. In addition to providing clinical services, we’re engaged in teaching and research into some of the rheumatic disorders and therapeutic clinical trials. Over the years we’ve conducted clinical trials of new therapies in rheumatoid arthritis and particularly in gout, with the collaboration of Professor Ric Day, Director of Clinical Pharmacology. Patients who wish to consult any member of the Rheumatology Department require a referral from their GP. Our Specialists Dr Christopher Browne (Chairman) Professor Richard Day Dr Terry Kwong Professor Milton Cohen Dr Laila Girgis Dr Lee-Anne May Dr Malcolm Handel Our Specialists Return to search.. Specialist Tel Fax Department SVPHS Phone 02 9221 2221 SVPHS Fax 02 9221 2883 Dr Christopher D. Browne SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6487 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6167 Dr Laila Girgis SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6570 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6549 Dr Lea-Anne May SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6953 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6954 Dr Terry Kwong SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6487 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6167 Professor Richard O. Day AM