Dr Scott Graf MBBS (Hons) FRACP graduated with honours from the University of Adelaide in 2004 after being awarded The Frank S. Hone Memorial Prize and The Sir Trent Champion de Crespigny Memorial Prize. He completed advanced training in Rheumatology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre and was awarded his FRACP in Rheumatology in 2012. In addition to his private rheumatology practice, Dr Graf held the position of Staff Specialist in General Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from 2013-2015. Dr Graf has an interest in medical research and education and provides ongoing support and training to junior rheumatologists. He has been the previous Medical Director of the Arthritis Foundation of SA and is the current Secretary of the SA branch of the Australian Rheumatology Association.

Dr. Basnayake MBBS FRACP is a dedicated and compassionate rheumatologist with over a decade of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. With a focus on individualized care, Dr. Basnayake works closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at improving quality of life and managing chronic conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriatic Arthritis, osteoarthritis, and spondyloarthropathies and other Autoimmune connective tissue diseases. Dr Basnayake has a special interest in treating patients with Myositis and has had training in musculoskeletal imaging.

Dr. Basnayake undertook Rheumatology Training in Adelaide, and was awarded FRACP in 2014, and has had training in London, UK and in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has completed a post graduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. She is involved in educating medical students in Rheumatology. As a passionate advocate for patient education, Dr. Basnayake is committed to helping patients understand their conditions and the importance of long-term management strategies.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Basnayake stays at the forefront of medical advancements in the field and regularly attends national and international conferences to ensure patients receive the best care available.

Dr Vandana Bhushan (MBBS, FRACP) is a Consultant Rheumatologist with experience in both private practice and the public hospital system. She completed her rheumatology advanced training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. Dr Bhushan is currently also a Staff Specialist in both Rheumatology and General Medicine at the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals. Dr Bhushan has completed research in biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, exploring its retention rates. Additionally, she has been involved in studies on myositis and scleroderma. With dual specialisations in both Rheumatology and General Medicine, she brings a comprehensive and holistic approach to managing complex medical conditions. She has a special interest in inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Her interest extends to managing rheumatic immune-related adverse events.

Dr Anita Lee; MBBS, FRACP, PhD, CCPU (Rheumatology) undertook Rheumatology training in South Australia and thereafter completed a thesis in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Practice in 2008 through the University of Adelaide. She has taught and spoken both nationally and internationally aiming to upskill rheumatologists in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr Lee has developed an accredited national musculoskeletal ultrasound teaching course based in Adelaide. Her interests include assessment in early arthritis including rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, as well as using imaging to aid in diagnosis and management of crystal arthritis at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Additionally, Dr Lee participates in ongoing collaborative worldwide efforts to introduce and embed Point of Care Rheumatology Ultrasound (POCRUS) into clinical practice.