Dr Herman Lau | Rheumatologist

About Dr Herman Lau

Herman is a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist who has a wide range of experience in various inflammatory disorders and musculoskeletal conditions. His special interest is crystal arthropathies.

He is actively involved in community education and has given various community seminars and radio interviews. He was a conjoint lecturer at the University of Sydney and he continues to educate medical students in his private practice. He is one of the very few Cantonese and Mandarin speaking rheumatologists in NSW.

Herman is a current member of the Australian Medical Association, Australian Association of Consultant Physicians and Australian Rheumatology Association.

Herman has a unique approach to patient care. He places great emphasis on patient education in the management of chronic disease and is well known for his perseverance in motivating patients to take up physical therapy and be proactive in managing their conditions.

Wed 14 May 8pm!

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

How can this event help me?

Medical terms and test results can feel overwhelming when managing a rheumatic condition. In Part 2 of The ABCs of Rheumatology, Dr. Armando Faigl returns to demystify rheumatology language, giving you a clearer understanding of how your condition is monitored and how key terms relate. Whether you joined us for Part 1 (we highly recommend watching it!) or are tuning in now, this follow-up will deepen your knowledge of terminology around tests, treatment plans, and ongoing care.

Join Armando for another informative session where he will touch on:

Terms used in monitoring your condition:
Understand key concepts that are used to track your progress, such as how your disease is managed, how symptoms are monitored, and how changes in your condition are assessed over time.
Terms related to medication response:
Learn the terminology used to describe how well treatments are working, including when a medication is proving effective or needs to be adjusted, and what it means when treatment plans need to be revised.
Terms around imaging and scans:
Explore how doctors use terms related to imaging and scans to describe changes in the joints, including what these changes mean for the progression of your condition and how they impact treatment.
Terms used in specialist communication:
Get familiar with the language specialists use to ensure coordinated care, including terms that highlight the role of teamwork, decision-making between you and your healthcare providers, and the focus on long-term treatment goals.

This session will help make rheumatology language clearer and more approachable, giving you the confidence to navigate your healthcare with greater understanding. Join us on Wednesday, 14th May at 8:00 PM AEST for this live virtual event. As always, we welcome your questions and discussions to make this an engaging and supportive experience for everyone.