Western Rheumatology Perth

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We are four Australian trained rheumatologists each with over 10 years of postgraduate medical experience in musculoskeletal disorders and sub specialist interests.
All our doctors are members of the Australian Rheumatology Association and fellow of The Royal College of Australasian Physicians.

Practice Details

Opening Hours

These are the office hours, however your appointment may fall outside these hours as the doctors sometimes consult at other times:

Mon – Thurs OPEN | Fri CLOSED

Consulting hours:
8am – 4pm

Phone hours: 8:30am to 4:30 pm

Contact Details

Phone number: 08 9380 9944

Fax number: 08 9380 9481

HealthLink EDI : westrheu

Email:

Location:
Wyllie Arthritis and Osteoporosis Centre
17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park

What Is A Rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a highly trained medical specialist who cares for patients with rheumatic disease. This includes the diagnosis and management of patients with

Meet our Team

Dr Nicola Cook is an experienced general rheumatologist. She is dual trained in Internal medicine and Rheumatology. She qualified in the United Kingdom and undertook postgraduate training in the UK and Australia . She has consulted at Royal Perth Hospital for over 25 years and is the immediate past president of the West Australian branch of the Australian Rheumatology Association.

Dr Nicola Cook

Dr Jane Clayton completed her undergraduate and specialty training in NSW. She returned to Australia in 2022 after working in the Singapore public health system as a Consultant and Senior Consultant Rheumatologist for over ten years.

Dr Jane Clayton

Dr Helen Keen is an experienced general rheumatologist. She completed medical school at UWA, before undertaking further training in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. She completed a PhD in Leeds, in the United Kingdom focusing on ultrasonography, before returning to Perth. She has extensive experience in research, most recently working on gout, rheumatoid arthritis and GCA. She is the current President of the West Australian branch of the Australian Rheumatology Association.

Dr Helen Keen

Dr Shereen Paramalingam is a dual trained specialist with a special interest in connective tissue diseases. She completed her undergraduate training in Malaysia and completed her dual trained specialisation in internal medicine and rheumatology in Australia. She is currently completing her PhD in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. She is the secretary of the West Australian Rheumatology Association.

Dr Shereen ParamalIngam

How long will I wait for an appointment?

The doctors look at all referrals and prioritise the most urgent. You can ask to be put onto the waiting list for a cancellation.

Do you bulk bill?

This is a privately billing practice and payment is expected on the day. We offer a discount for those with a health care card and veterans affairs.

Do you offer telephone consultations?

We believe that the best medical care is provided with a face to face consultation and prefer not to have telephone consultations unless there are exceptional circumstances. Unfortunately Medicare gives a reduced rebate for phone consultations, so it may cost you more out of pocket.

What’s happens if I don’t have an up to date referral?

If your referral is not up to date you will not receive the full Medicare rebate. It is your responsibility to get a new referral when necessary from your GP although we will do our best to remind you when one is needed. We are happy to accept indefinite referrals for patients who are attending regularly. If you have an indefinite referral and it is over a year since last seen, require a longer appointment or have a new problem, a new referral may be needed.

Can I get a replacement prescription without an appointment?

Yes, if you have been seen recently and the doctor believes it is safe to do so. There may be a fee. Specialised drugs (eg Biologics) always require an appointment.