Rheumatology Services

Public Service

Open today: 8:00am - 5:00pm

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatology is the specialty of medicine that includes arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. A joint is where two or more bones meet and move in relation to each other. They are separated by a rubbery substance called cartilage which is smooth and slippery, allowing for easy movement. Cartilage covers the end of each bone. Tendons and ligaments attach bones to muscles and other bones. Cartilage, tendons and ligaments are enclosed within a membrane around the joint which releases a fluid into the joint space to keep it well lubricated. Autoimmune disease is where an abnormality in the immune system leads to the body’s defence harming its own cells by mistake. A rheumatologist is a doctor who has specialised in this area of medicine. Your GP will refer you to see a rheumatologist if they think you have an autoimmune disorder or if they need assistance diagnosing or treating arthritis.

Hours

Open today: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Outside of these times you can contact the Rheumatology Dept via 0800 474 386 (leave a message on voice mail) or on email: rheumatologydept@adhb.govt.nz 

Please state clearly your first name and last name, and NHI No. followed by the purpose of the call.

If you have a contact number, please mention it as well.

 

Contact

Greenlane Clinical Centre

Street address

214 Green Lane West
One Tree Hill
Auckland 1051

Postal address

Private Bag 92 189 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142

Email: MLobo@adhb.govt.nz

Phone: (09) 307 4949 extn 26624 or 0800 474 386

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