NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
Rheumatology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the joints and connective tissues. These include arthritis, muscle disorders, bone disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and connective tissue diseases like lupus.
You can email Rheumatology services at contactus@southerndhb.govt.nz or call:
201 Great King Street
Dunedin
Rheumatology services
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Kew Road
Invercargill
Rheumatology services
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
New Zealand
Rheumatology services for Otago and Southland are provided by Dunedin Hospital. A Dunedin-based rheumatologist visits Southland Hospital 2 days a fortnight.
A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who can discuss with you the possible diagnosis for problems affecting your joints, muscles and bones. They can also recommend further tests or treatments.
After your appointment, the rheumatologist will contact your healthcare provider with details about:
You may have follow-up appointments with the rheumatology service before you see any other services for help with your condition or are discharged back to the care of your healthcare provider.
Your main healthcare provider will refer you to us if they think you have an autoimmune disorder or if they need assistance diagnosing or treating arthritis.
