Scope of Practice
Dr Ng diagnoses and manages a broad range of rheumatological conditions, including:
- Arthritis — rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis — including ankylosing spondylitis
- Gout and pseudo-gout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
- Connective tissue diseases — SLE, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis/scleroderma, myositis (dermatomyositis, anti-synthetase syndrome)
- Osteoporosis — assessment and treatment planning
- Other musculoskeletal conditions — tendinitis, bursitis
- Other inflammatory conditions — vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica
The conditions listed are indicative of the scope of practice and are not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether a referral is appropriate, please get in touch.
In-clinic procedures
Dr Ng performs specialised bedside tests, including nailfold capillaroscopy to aid diagnosis, and joint, bursa and tendon sheath injections.
Conditions managed jointly with your GP
Some conditions — myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders, and complex regional pain syndrome — are seen for a single focused assessment to exclude an inflammatory cause. Ongoing management of these conditions is coordinated by your general practitioner. Dr Ng is not a pain specialist and does not prescribe opioid medications.