EXPERIENCED, BRISBANE-BASED

Rheumatology

Consulting Service

Treatment of inflammatory conditions of the joints, connective tissues and blood vessels & their supporting structures.

Welcome

We aim to address your concerns with thoroughness and understanding, and provide the best care available through modern, personalized treatment.


We take a holistic approach to consultancy for rheumatic conditions, and work collaboratively with you and your team of allied health professionals ensure you receive the mot comprehensive care.

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Dr Vipin Tayal

Senior Rheumatologist

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRACP

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Provider Numbers

Capalaba Location

488676FF

Bay Medical Specialists

Suites 7-8, 2 Loraine Street

Capalaba QLD 4157

Chermside Location

488676GT

St Vincent's Specialist Centre

5 Hilltop Avenue

Chermside QLD 4032

Dr Vipin Tayal completed his basic medical degree (MBBS) in 1997 and qualified as a member of Royal College of Physicians UK in 2006, and a fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2015 and has been practicing Rheumatology and General Medicine since 2008.

Dr Tayal has special interest in treating inflammatory arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases and coupled with his experience in general Medicine, he has developed expertise in managing patients with wide range of complex multisystem rheumatic disorders. Dr Tayal is committed to providing caring, efficient and personalised, rheumatology service to all his patients.

Dr Tayal has published in several peer reviewed journals and takes active interest in teaching (including GP’s), supervision and service improvement. He is a senior Visiting Medical Officer (Rheumatologist) at St Vincent’s Hospital Northside, Royal Darwin Hospital, lecturer College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University and Consults at Private rooms in Bay Medical Specialists, Capalaba.

Conditions

We Treat

Joint

Disorders

We treat disorders of the joints and their surrounding structures.


See a doctor if you notice symptoms such as joint pain, inflammation, swelling and limited movement.

  • Joint conditions treated

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Gout and related arthritis
    • Inflammatory Back Pain and Spondyloarthritis
    • Reactive Arthritis
    • Osteoporosis (brittle bones)
    • Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis (inflammation of muscles)
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips)

    Learn more about these conditions from the Australian Rheumatology Association

Connective

Tissue Disorders

We treat a range of connective tissue and autoimmune disorders.


See a doctor if you notice symptoms such as muscle and joint pain, dryness of eyes and/or mouth or skin rashes.

  • Tissue conditions treated

    • Lupus (also called systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
    • Sjogren’s Syndrome (dry eyes and dry mouth syndrome)
    • Scleroderma (hardening of skin over hands and face)
    • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Learn more about these conditions from the Australian Rheumatology Association

Blood Vessel

Inflammation

We treat blood vessel inflammation disorders and other generalized pain conditions.


If you notice symptoms such as joint pain, headache, fatigue and general aches and pains.

  • Blood conditions treated

    • Giant Cell Arteritis (also called temporal arteritis)
    • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
    • Churg Strauss Syndrome

    Other conditions treated:

    • Fibromyalgia (generalized pain syndrome)

    Learn more about these conditions from the Australian Rheumatology Association

Injection Services

We provide joint aspiration and injection, the removal of inflamed fluid from a swollen joint to relieve pressure while simultaneously injecting with steroid to relieve inflammation. Steroid injection can also be given around bursa, tendons and ligaments to relieve inflammation.