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... Title Name Surname Address Phone Department SVPHS Title Dr SVPHS Name Christopher D. SVPHS Phone 02 9221 2221 SVPHS Address Suite 903 St Vincent's Clinic438 Victoria StreetDarlinghurst NSW 2010 SVPHS Fax 02 9221 2883 SVPHS Department Rheumatology SVPHS Surname Browne Rheumatology Dr Christopher D. Browne SVPHS Title Dr SVPHS Name Laila SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6487 SVPHS Address Suite 401 St Vincent's Clinic438 Victoria StreetDarlinghurst NSW 2010 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6167 SVPHS Department Rheumatology SVPHS Surname Girgis Rheumatology Dr Laila Girgis SVPHS Title Dr SVPHS Name Lea-Anne SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6570 SVPHS Address Suite 505 St Vincent's Clinic438 Victoria StreetDarlinghurst NSW 2010 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6549 SVPHS Department Rheumatology SVPHS Surname May Rheumatology Dr Lea-Anne May SVPHS Title Dr SVPHS Name Terry SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6953 SVPHS Address Suite 903 St Vincent's Clinic438 Victoria StreetDarlinghurst NSW 2010 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6954 SVPHS Department Rheumatology SVPHS Surname Kwong Rheumatology Dr Terry Kwong SVPHS Title Professor SVPHS Name Richard O. SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6487 SVPHS Address Suite 401 St Vincent's Clinic438 Victoria StreetDarlinghurst NSW 2010 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6167 SVPHS Department Rheumatology SVPHS Surname Day Rheumatology Professor Richard O. Day AM