Terrence (Terry) Macedo

Has private practice in Remuera; Counties Manukau DHB – Rheumatology Outpatients; DEXA Bone Density Reporting for Auckland Radiology Group; Member of Arthritis NZ Northern Regional Liaison Group. Specialises in full range of rheumatic disorders including inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the use of a newer biological therapies, autoimmune connective tissue disorders and gout. Additional special interests in seronegative spondylarthropathies, including psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, sacroiliitis, ankylosing spondylitis and undifferentiated inflammatory enthesitis and tendonitis. Non inflammatory conditions such as osteoporosis and prevention of steroid induced osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, secondary degenerative arthritis conditions, overuse related tendonitis. Has regular involvement in the diagnosis and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders, regional pain disorders and complex regional pain disorders. Consultations include detailed history and medical examination, blood test and radiology referrals, formulation of diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatments include advice/prescription of medications, diet/diet supplement advice for rheumatic conditions, referral for physical therapies, corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injections, disease modifying anti-rheumatic medications.