Dr Ravi Suppiah


Dr. Ravi Suppiah is a highly experienced rheumatologist practicing in Auckland. He is known for combining medical expertise with ultrasound technology to deliver accurate diagnoses, guided injections, and real-time monitoring of inflammatory conditions

Advanced Training & Clinical Expertise

  • New Zealand–trained with fellowship training at Oxford, UK.
  • Fellowship: Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
  • Dual qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine & Doctor of Medicine (MD) in systemic vasculitis.


Evidence-Based Care with Ultrasound Precision
  • Dr. Suppiah uses musculoskeletal and vascular ultrasound to distinguish between injury and inflammation, guide injections with precision, and closely monitor disease activity.


Leadership, Research & Teaching
  • Clinical Lead for Rheumatology Services at Te Toka Tumai (Auckland), Health New Zealand.
  • Managing Director, Auckland Rheumatology & Sports Medicine.
  • Supervises training of future rheumatologists and regularly upskills GPs in Auckland


Research & Presentations
  • Author of 30 + peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on systemic vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Invited speaker at major international conferences: ACR, EULAR, OMERACT, OMERACT, BSR, and more.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Human Biology (BHB)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (PGDipSportMed)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)

Current positions

Publications

International Presentations

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