If you’re looking for a comprehensive and caring service from a top rheumatologist in Perth, Dr Ai Tran of Joints West Rheumatology is up there on our list. 

Incredibly, he specialises in the diagnosis and management of all adult rheumatological conditions. This includes rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, gout, and osteoporosis. 

A lot of patients appreciate him being available for telehealth consultations as well. He speaks both English and Vietnamese, which adds to the ease of communication with more patients.

Many of them also vouch for his great listening skills and sense of humour. Even outside of the clinic, he’s known to be responsive, alongside his accommodating staff.

His dedication goes as far as ringing up patients on several occasions for health reminders. This could be about their blood tests or medications – with no extra costs.

Although, a few clients thought that his service rates were a bit pricey. But for others, this is only reasonable as his service is of great quality according to his previous clients.

Currently, Dr Ai Tran also treats patients at the Wexford Medical Centre at St John of God Murdoch Hospital. He has a specialist room in Murdoch Medical Clinic too.

Should you want to reach him, he’s easily accessible via phone or email.

To strengthen our list, we recommend Dr Andreea Harsanyi to provide a wide scope of adult rheumatology services from Hollywood Rheumatology.

Located on Monash Avenue in Nedlands, it’s convenient that they have plenty of parking spaces available. They have clean, modern, and organised interiors that provide great comfort as well.

Dr Harsanyi’s many special interests include general rheumatology, inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, connective tissue disease, and gout.

In addition to her credibility as a top rheumatologist in Perth, she’s also the chairperson of Lupus WA, a voluntary not-for-profit organisation. 

Her patients describe her as detail-oriented, thoughtful, and a great listener. Not only that, but she can speak Romanian too!

Their staff is also good at providing information, including directions. This is useful, in case you also have other plans in the area after a consultation.

We also found that her schedule is available 5 days a week. Though, just keep in mind that her services end an hour earlier on Fridays.

But since she gets a lot of bookings, some patients found it challenging to get a slot. Moreover, this specialist may run a little late at times.

Still, Dr Andreea Harsanyi is known for her thorough work. You may contact her via phone or through direct booking.

To those looking for an attentive rheumatologist in Perth who’s good at getting the full picture before decision-making, Dr Priya Chowalloor of Joint West Rheumatology is among our picks.

Dr Chowalloor currently works at Royal Perth Hospital. But, she also conducts private clinic consultations at various locations – Murdoch, Palmyra, Victoria Park, and Huntingdale with admitting rights at St John of God, Murdoch.

With these, she offers ultrasounds for musculoskeletal assessment, as well as diagnoses and guided injections. 

Many patients like that Dr Chowalloor coordinates with other specialists too. This ensures accurate diagnoses for her most sensitive cases. 

Former patients also commend her warm and empathetic nature. One even shared getting a helpful response in the middle of the night for emergency access to pain relief medication!

Additionally, she also speaks English and Malayalam to some of her Indian patients.

However, she may have too many patients across multiple clinics, so it may be hard to book a good slot. Nevertheless, we heard she can accommodate some lucky clients at the last minute.

For those who want to reach Dr Priya Chowalloor outside of her clinic, she provides both face-to-face and telehealth services. However, her services are limited as these are only for adults.

We chose to review Dr Tafere Berhane because he’s among the leading rheumatologists in Perth and Australia. For one, he has a specialised team of consultants trained to provide patients with great care and attention.

Dr Berhane has a practice location in Paincare Rheumatology. You also may find him at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital or Hollywood Private Hospital.

Other than the fact that it was easy for many clients to book his services, multiple clients claim that his staff is friendly and approachable too.

He services all aspects of adult rheumatology such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory joint diseases, connective tissue diseases, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.

As he worked in the Hansenian welfare organisation, we believe he has a well-rounded experience. He also had active involvement in the National Leprosy Control Program.

Several clients also appreciate his straightforward statements, partnered with genuine concern and excellent knowledge of the condition and available treatments.

We were also in awe that Dr Berhane speaks several languages including Tigrinya, Amharic, Italian, and a little French. 

However, there were times when a few patients felt that their consultation was a little rushed. To avoid this, prepare a list of your questions or concerns beforehand so they can cover everything within the limited time.

If you’re in the area, Dr Tafere Berhane’s clinic welcomes those who pop into his practice. Alternatively, you may also call or personally book your next appointment.

Dr Senq-J Lee is among the few rheumatologists in Perth who assists children and adolescents with musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions.

We like that all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine are part of his specialty. This includes juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis, chronic pain disorders, and hypermobility.

This also involves General Paediatrics, except for complex developmental and behavioural assessments.

Many of his clients can also vouch for him being good at communicating with children. Even adults appreciate him for being able to provide information in simple and understandable terms.

Other than English, he can also speak in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) whenever necessary.

His public appointments are available at Princess Margaret Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital, WA. For private practice, he can be reached at Child & Adolescent Rheumatology. 

He has admitting rights to St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital as well. This is where he conducts ultrasound-guided corticosteroid joint injections under general anaesthetic.

However, Dr Senq-J Lee is only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Shenton Park and Wednesday mornings at Beaconsfield. He’s also yet to be available for telehealth consults.

The clinic’s fees are charged on the day of the consult, and the mode of payment is limited to cash or credit card.