Specialist Rheumatology – Pimpama, Gold Coast & Toowoomba
Pimpama, Gold Coast Phone: 07 5630 3783 | Toowoomba Phone: 07 4613 0549
Specialist Rheumatology – Pimpama, Gold Coast & Toowoomba
Pimpama, Gold Coast Phone: 07 5630 3783 | Toowoomba Phone: 07 4613 0549
Rheumatologist Gold Coast & Toowoomba. Joint Specialist Care (Pimpama, Gold Coast) and Rheumatology Specialist Centre (Toowoomba). Compassionate, evidence-based care for arthritis, lupus, gout, and a full range of rheumatic conditions.
Conditions Treated
Clinic Locations
Certified Specialist
Referrals Welcome
About Our Practice
The Rheumatology Specialist Centre brings fellowship-trained rheumatology care to the Gold Coast, consulting at Joint Specialist Care in Pimpama, and to Toowoomba CBD. We work closely with you, your GP, and allied health team for the best possible outcomes.
✓ Evidence-based treatment guided by the most up-to-date clinical research and international best practice.
✓ Collaborative care model, working with your GP and allied health team for truly comprehensive management.
✓ Post-Graduate trained in the USA & Australia, with experience at Queensland’s leading public hospitals.
Areas of Expertise
Our specialists are experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthropathy
Reactive Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Scleroderma
Dermatomyositis
Gout & Pseudogout
Giant Cell Arteritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Hypermobility Syndromes
Vasculitis
Not sure if your condition is listed? Contact us or ask your GP about a referral, we’re happy to advise.
HOW WE WORK
We work alongside your GP, physiotherapist, and allied health team to create a joined-up treatment plan that delivers the best outcomes for you.
All treatment decisions are guided by the latest clinical research and international guidelines, so you can be confident you're receiving care that truly works.
Your goals, lifestyle, and preferences shape your treatment plan. We listen carefully, explain clearly, and involve you at every step of your journey.
OUR SPECIALISTS
Highly trained specialists committed to delivering compassionate, world-class rheumatology care across Queensland.
Consultant Rheumatologist
Provider: 274455LL (Toowoomba) / 274455PY (Pimpama, Gold Coast)
Dr Armi Salonga, FRACP, is a specialist Rheumatologist and General Medicine physician and member of the Association of Women in Rheumatology. She completed her medical degree at St. Luke’s College of Medicine in the Philippines and undertook post-graduate training at St. Vincent’s Medical Centre in Connecticut, USA, before completing specialist training at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, and Greenslopes Private Hospital across Queensland. Her areas of clinical interest are inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disorders, and gout.
FRACP – Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Women in Rheumatology
Greenslopes Private Hospital (Training)
Gold Coast University Hospital (Training)
St. Vincent’s Medical Centre, Connecticut USA (Post-Graduate)
Princess Alexandra Hospital (Training)
Toowoomba – Mon, Tue, Fri
Pimpama – Wed, Thu
Consultant Rheumatologist
Provider: 499119GB (Toowoomba)
Dr Hyunjun (Jon) Kim is a visiting consultant rheumatologist. He holds FRACP fellowship through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and his MBBS from the University of Queensland, completing specialist training across Queensland’s major public hospitals. He consults at our Toowoomba clinic on a fortnightly basis, every second Friday.
FRACP – Royal Australasian College of Physicians
MBBS – University of Queensland
Toowoomba – Consulting Fortnightly on Fridays
FIND US
Serving patients across South East Queensland. Ample parking available at both clinics.
Pimpama, Gold Coast
Toowoomba
20 Isabel St, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Closed Wednesday
07 4613 0549
07 4613 0563
reception@rheumsc.com.au
Kim and Paula
GETTING STARTED
A GP referral is required to see a rheumatology specialist. Here’s how the process works:
1
Discuss your symptoms with your General Practitioner. If a rheumatology referral is appropriate, your GP will prepare one for you.
2
Ask your GP to send a referral to our clinic, citing the doctor’s provider number and your preferred clinic location (Toowoomba or Pimpama).
3
Our friendly reception team will call you to arrange a suitable appointment time at your preferred location.
4
Attend your appointment for a thorough rheumatological assessment and begin your personalised treatment journey.
GPs can refer via Medical Objects (preferred) or fax for the numbers below, with the preferred doctor's provider number and the patient's preferred clinic.
Send referrals via fax to
If you're experiencing joint pain, swelling, or other rheumatic symptoms, speak to your GP. They can assess whether a referral to our clinic is appropriate.
We're happy to receive referrals via Medical Objects. Alternatively, fax or email your referral to the relevant clinic, citing the preferred doctor's provider number so our reception team can contact the patient to arrange an appointment.
Pimpama Fax – 07 5630 3784
Toowoomba Fax – 07 4613 0563