Expert rheumatology care in Auckland, helping you stay active and well.
Please ensure your GP, specialist, physio, or other health care professional has sent us a referral. Most insurance companies and ACC will also require a referral to be sent for your consultation and treatment costs to be covered.
All referrals received are read and assigned a priority by Dr Suppiah. The 3 triage categories are:
1. Urgent - usually for conditions that are imminently life or organ threatening such as giant cell arteritis or other forms of systemic vasculitis
2. Semi-urgent - include new onset CCP positive rheumatoid arthritis and and other forms of severe inflammatory arthritis where early treatment will have a big impact on long-term outcome
3. Routine - most other referrals
One of our team will usually ring you within 1-2 weeks of us receiving the referral to negotiate an appointment with you.
We run an acute GCA service that utilises vascular ultrasound for the diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis.
We offer infusions of biologic medications for the treatment of your rheumatological condition. We can also do infusions of iron and zoledronic acid.
For the diagnosis of muscle disorders we can do needle muscle biopsies. Smaller procedure, quicker recovery than an open biopsy.
Managing arthritis or autoimmune disease takes more than medication alone. That’s why Dr Suppiah and a team of experts have created The Inflam Blueprint. This is an 8-week, online, guided program designed to help you reduce inflammation, improve energy, and feel more in control of your health.
What’s Included:
- 24 step-by-step video lessons from top specialists covering lifestyle interventions such as nutrition, gut health, supplements, stress, sleep, movement, hormone health, flare management, and more.
- Live weekly group coaching calls
- Lifetime access to all content
- Practical tools: meal plans, symptom trackers, and worksheets
We are an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Insurance for consultations.
We are a nib first choice provider and health partner. We can do your pre approvals and make claims on your behalf.