Dr Elaine Ng | Rheumatologist

About Dr Elaine Ng

Elaine is a consultant rheumatologist. She has undertaken regional training in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, and Rheumatology Training in Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital and BJC Health. Working in several different sites has provided excellent exposure to a wide range of musculoskeletal, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. She is proficient in performing nailfold capillaroscopy, and is learning how to use musculoskeletal ultrasound. Elaine is a compassionate clinician, and will work with you and your healthcare providers to develop an evidence based and holistic treatment plan, to help improve pain and quality of life.

In terms of her other interests, Elaine believes in the importance of visual information in patient education and empowerment. Using her unique skills in digital illustration, she is working on co-designing patient information resources with consumers and practitioners. Elaine also contributes to medical education at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. She currently holds teaching appointments at University of Sydney and University of New South Wales, and is a clinical mentor for training doctors preparing for specialist exams.

Outside of clinical work, Elaine enjoys keeping active, doodling on her iPad and exploring the Sydney food scene.

Dr Elaine works as an independent practitioner consulting at BJC Health.

Wed 18 February 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are two inflammatory conditions that often appear together and can have a big impact on day-to-day comfort, mobility, and long-term health. Knowing the early signs and understanding how these conditions relate can make a meaningful difference in getting the right care at the right time.

In this live online event, Rheumatologists Dr Kate Celkys and Dr Simran Kaur will walk through the key features of PMR and GCA, why they sometimes occur together, and what effective treatment and monitoring usually involve. This session is ideal for anyone wanting clearer guidance, whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone who is, or simply hoping to understand these inflammatory conditions in more depth.

Join Kate and Simran for a practical discussion where they’ll cover:

Understanding PMR: The hallmark symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and why morning stiffness and shoulder or hip pain are so characteristic.

Recognising GCA: The common warning signs such as headaches, scalp tenderness, and visual changes, and why prompt assessment is essential.

How PMR and GCA connect: How the conditions relate, why they sometimes appear together, and what this means for treatment planning.

Treatment pathways: How corticosteroids and other therapies help control inflammation, what to expect during treatment, and how progress is monitored.

Living well with PMR or GCA: Practical strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining function, and supporting overall health during treatment.

This session is ideal for anyone wanting to better understand PMR and GCA and feel equipped to navigate these conditions with confidence. Join us on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this informative live virtual event. We welcome your questions and discussions to help make this a supportive and engaging experience for everyone.