For Appointments: (02) 9524 4912
Consultant Rheumatologist B.Sc (Medicine) MBBS (Hons 1) FRACP 新南威爾士大學榮譽學士
Helping you with conditions of the Bones, Joints & Muscles
How We Help
INFLAMMATORY disorders
INFLAMMATORY disorders
INFLAMMATORY disorders
Dr Tong has extensive expertise in identifying and managing a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Connective Tissue Disease, Vasculitis, Scleroderma, Gout and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
MUSCLE & SPINAL PAIN
INFLAMMATORY disorders
INFLAMMATORY disorders
Dr Tong offer diagnostics and management of chronic pain affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, neck and back.
Dr Tong has extensive experience in managing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a holistic manner.
Holistic therapy
INFLAMMATORY disorders
Holistic therapy
Dr Tong believes in providing whole person care. Medical advances have provided excellent therapy in managing arthritis and chronic pain. Lifestyle choices and complementary medicines also contribute to your management success.
Dr Denise Tong
What is a rheumatologist?
What is a rheumatologist?
What is a rheumatologist?
A Rheumatologist is a specialist physician who has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. These diseases can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. Rheumatologists in Australia undertake at least six years of specialist training after completing a medical degree. This includes physician training and specialist training in rheumatology.
qualifications
What is a rheumatologist?
What is a rheumatologist?
Dr Tong graduated with First Class Honours from the University of New South Wales. She is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian Rheumatology Association. She has published in prominent medical journals and continues to pursue excellence in new research of treatments through attending conferences regularly. Dr Tong is an accredited Workcover and Comcare Independent Medical Assessor.
your appointment
What is a rheumatologist?
Telehealth & COVID-19
Dr Tong is available by appointment only. Please bring these to your first appointment:
- A valid letter of referral (usually from your GP). This is necessary to claim a medicare rebate.
- A list of your medications.
- Any blood tests & imaging results (e.g. X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans)
- Medicare card (or DVA card).
We will contact you 2 - 3 days prior to confirm your appointment. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
Telehealth & COVID-19
Telehealth & COVID-19
Telehealth & COVID-19
Dr Tong offers telemedicine to support rural patients, and vulnerable patients during COVID-19. Please ask if you are eligible.
COVID-19 is affecting all aspects of life. It is essential to keep your immune system healthy by ensuring your autoimmune condition/arthritis is under good control. Taking your prescribed medicines will help regulate your immune system.
languages offered
Telehealth & COVID-19
languages offered
Dr Tong is able to communicate fluently in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
醫生能夠閱讀和書寫 英語, 普通話和廣東話
If required, we can try to organize an interpreter in your language for your appointment (advanced booking required).
testimonials
Telehealth & COVID-19
languages offered
"Highly recommend Dr Dennis Tong. An exceptionally amazing doctor who is truly born to do what she does." ~ Coffee Jab
"A very kind and exceptionally thorough rheumatologist, backed by terrific clinic staff, that are always helpful." ~ R Pitt
"Dr Tong's empathy to the discomfort of the conditions, her immediate reaction for the necessary treatment and ongoing treatment. She explains very simply and clearly the treatment and any side affects that could occur, discusses the long term. Most impressed with her manner.." ~ Anonymous
" Very caring Dr. After 2-3 years of trying to figure out what was wrong she figured it out after a few minutes. Her continued care has seen my health continually improving. I would recommend her to anyone." ~ Anonymous
How to get here
Parking
public transport
public transport
Westfields Miranda offers 3 hours free parking (best entry: Jackson Avenue).
There is 1 disabled car park with wheel chair access on the ground floor, and off street parking on Urunga Parade.
public transport
public transport
public transport
We are 2 minutes walk from Miranda train station and Miranda bus interchange.
Miranda is a train station on the T4 line (towards Cronulla & Waterfall direction).
accessibility
public transport
accessibility
There is wheelchair access via a ramp at the building entrance. There is a lift up to our office (press Level 1).