Adelaide, Australia- APS specialists?

[adelaide]

I have an appointment with Dr. Fiona Goldblatt on the 4th of November but my symptoms are quite severe and incapacitating, hence I can’t imagine waiting for another 5 ½ months for treatment. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other APS specialists/doctors in Adelaide? Many thanks!

[Ozchick]

I'm in Sydney so I can't help but it is generally a Rheumy +/- Haematologist. Who diagnosed you and what's your INR? If things are grim your GP should be able to get you in sooner or suggest a few names. Usually have a wait of a couple of months but November is just a bit ridiculous.

Are you seeing her as an outpatient at the hospital or in her rooms? The hospital clinics (while free, ie: medicare) usually have long waiting lists as a new patient but you can also ask to go on a cancellation list in case someone cancels. Looking at her schedule on the web it seems she's only there one day a week - hence the long wait.

[Scatley]

I live in Adelaide and have APS.

I recently saw Dr Nath, who is a haematologist, and I am seeing Dr Goldblatt too.

I don't know of anyone else in Adelaide who has APS!

I have had many DVTs and PE.

Sam

[MaryF Administrator]

Hi a lot go and see Dr Tim Godfrey over in Melbourne, other than that it is word of mouth on here, let us know how you get on. MaryF

[adelaide]

Thanks so much for all the answers, I really appreciate them. You have given me lots of ideas to follow through on.

[debheff]

My partner has APS and we live in Adelaide. He sees a range of specialists however for the APS side of things his haematologist is Dr Simon McRae and a Dr Vidya Kimaye Rheumatologist both at the RAH. His INR range is 2.5 - 3.5.