Rheumatology, a subspecialty of internal medicine, focuses on diagnosing and treating rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, some autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and metabolic bone disorders - most commonly osteoporosis.
Rheumatologists are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and use the post-nominals FRACP. The Australian Rheumatology Association is the professional body representing rheumatologists in Australia.
In 2017 there were 337 registered rheumatologists in Australia (Medical Board of Australia, Registrant data, 23 January 2018).
Dr Krista Makin
B.Med(Hons), LLB, BSc, FRACP
Murdoch, WA 6150
Managing all aspects of adult rheumatology.Consulting in Murdoch and is also available in Dunsborough on a monthly basis.
Dr Denise Tong
MBBS (Hons) FRACP
Hurstville, NSW 2220
Do you have joint or muscle pains? Is there a pain in the neck or the back?Dr Tong can help you. She will provide you with thorough medical care and she will explain to you what is going on with respect.
Speciality: back pain, neck pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, sports injuries.