Rheumatology Clinic at Marion GP Plus

The following are examples of conditions managed by the Rheumatology Unit at Marion GP Plus: 

  • Inflammatory arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
  • Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Reactive Arthritis
  • Autoimmune connective tissue diseases: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, Sjögren’s Disease and Inflammatory Myopathies
  • Vasculitis
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Crystal arthritis including Gout
  • Metabolic bone disorders, including Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease
  • Soft tissue Rheumatic disorders including painful shoulder, elbow and foot conditions and tendonitis and polymyalgia rheumatica

Consultants who bulk bill private patients to Medicare

Prof M Shanahan
A/Prof J Walker
A/Prof M Wechalekar
Dr E Pontifex
Dr F Goldblatt
Dr B Khanom
Dr F Cai
Dr T Khoo
Dr A Chin
Dr L Robinson
Dr O Russell
Dr S Lyne
Dr M Wilkinson
Dr A Terrett

Referrals

Visit SALHN specialist and outpatient clinics to access referral and management GP guidelines.

Referral forms and processes are outlined in the outpatient referral process section.

Contact details

Location:  Marion GP Plus
Telephone: (08) 7425 8205
Fax: (08) 7425 8687

Network Director – Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Rheumatology Service
Professor Michael Shanahan

Other locations

Rheumatology Services at Flinders Medical Centre    
Rheumatology Clinic at Noarlunga Hospital