Rheumatology You are here:HomeHealth ProfessionalsSpecialist ClinicsR 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) 9231 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) 9231 3983 Our Team A/Prof Evange Romas Director Tel: (03) 9123 4378 Fax: (03) 9125 4409 Dr Laurence Clemens Tel: (03) 9231 2211 Dr Wendy Stevens Dr Frank Laska Dr Tim Godfrey Dr Melinda Wong Dr Mandana Nikpour Dr Keith Lim Dr Jessica Luong Dr Shereen Oon Dr Nava Ferdowsi Sr Mary Sullivan Biologics Nurse Consultant Tel: (03) 9231 3645 Ms Barbara Gemmel Scleroderma Nurse Consultant Tel: (03) 9231 3983 Ms Carolyn Page Physiotherapist Referral Information Referral Forms and Guidelines Referral Templates and Pre-Referral Guidelines. Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics To improve access and appropriateness of Rheumatology referrals to public hospitals, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has developed statewide referral criteria. These can be viewed at https://src.health.vic.gov.au/specialities Refer to the Specialist Clinics area Clinic Times Monday 8.45am Resources 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. Contact Us Patient Enquiries: Tel: (03) 9231 3475 GP Enquiries: Tel: (03) 9231 2898 Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm, or please leave a message. Fax referrals: (03) 9231 3489 Case Coordinator Nurse: Tel: (03) 9231 1246 Referral Officer: Tel: (03) 9231 1249 HealthPathways Melbourne is an online portal designed to be used by general practice at the point of care to guide best practice assessment, management and referral of common clinical conditions. Please Note: 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.