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Dr Michael Oliffe, B.ASc (Physiotherapy), MBBS, GradCert Epidemiology, FRACP, Rheumatologist

Dr Oliffe is currently appointed as a Staff Specialist Rheumatologist at Liverpool Hospital and has private rooms in Penrith. He is the Director of Training for the Australian Rheumatology Association (NSW) and is a primary investigator in several international clinical trials pursuing the latest treatment advances for patients with rheumatological conditions. 

Dr Oliffe’s practice includes all areas of rheumatology including inflammatory arthritis, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, lupus and other connective tissue diseases. He also has an interest in sports related injuries having worked as a sports physiotherapist and is trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He can see patients over the age of 18 years and some patients who are 16/17 years of age.

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Dr David Martens, MBBS, BAppSc, FRACP, Rheumatologist

David Martens is a rheumatologist with an interest in all areas of rheumatology, in particular inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosis spondylitis), SLE, scleroderma, myositis, polymyalgia rheumatica and gout. He has worked and trained across multiple sites, including Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He currently works as a Staff Specialist Rheumatologist at Liverpool Hospital. He has a passion for medical education, he has been the Director of Physician Education at Liverpool Hospital since 2022, and is conjoint lecturer at the University of NSW. He previously worked as a physiotherapist in various sports clinics in Sydney. He can see patients over the age of 18 years and some patients who are 16/17 years of age on a case by case basis. 

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Dr Jonathan Wright, MBBS, FRACP, Rheumatologist

Welcoming Dr Jonathan Wright Rheumatologist, now consulting at Goulburn Health Hub with short wait times!

Dr Jonathan Wright is a specialist Rheumatologist with experience in treating the spectrum of rheumatic disease – he has a particular interest in inflammatory arthritis (including Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis) and crystal arthropathies (including gout and CPPD). He completed his medical studies at the University of Wollongong in 2011. He has subsequently completed a dual Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (in Rheumatology and General and Acute Medicine). Dr Wright is now consulting every Monday at the Goulburn Health Hub.

Dr Wright is no longer taking new patients.

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Dr Jeremy Wang, MBBS, FRACP, Rheumatologist

Dr Jeremy Wang graduated from Sydney Medical School in 2014. He then completed Basic Physician Training in 2018 and subsequently undertook Rheumatology training through Westmead, John Hunter and Wollongong Hospitals and obtained FRACP in November 2021.

During his training, he developed interests in regional health and plans to continue his service outside metropolitan areas. During his free time, he enjoys jogging in the local park, drawing and playing the 7-stringed zither.

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Dr Alan Farivar, Consultant Rheumatologist, MD FRACP

 Dr Alan Farivar is a Consultant Rheumatologist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
 
Dr Farivar completed his specialist rheumatology training and academic appointments overseas before continuing his professional development in Australia. He worked at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney through specialist training and peer review programs and is now a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Rheumatology.
 
He has extensive experience in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, vasculitis and other connective tissue diseases. He also has a strong interest in the assessment of complex musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain disorders.
 
Dr Farivar is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate and patient-centred care. He believes in working closely with patients, general practitioners and allied health professionals to develop personalised treatment plans that improve quality of life and long-term outcomes.
 
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Farivar has been involved in medical education, clinical research and the training of junior doctors and medical students.
 
Languages spoken: English, Persian (Farsi)