Our Team

Dr Tim Bennett

Rheumatologist & General Physician

Tim is a Melbourne trained rheumatologist and general physician. He was drawn to the field of rheumatology due to the complex interplay between inflammatory disease and the impact this has on patients’ function and quality of life. With the patient at the centre of care, Tim aims to integrate medical and lifestyle interventions, to assist his patients to achieve their optimal physical function.

Tim completed his medical studies at the University of Melbourne in 2002, and obtained Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in 2011. He has public appointments at Box Hill Hospital.

Tim is actively involved in the education and training of tomorrow’s doctors, and enjoys his roles of lecturer at Monash Medical School and tutor at the University of Melbourne Medical School. Tim is a local examiner for the RACP and is a supervisor of rheumatology training at Box Hill Hospital. In 2013 he completed a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Education. Through completion of a Master of Public Health, Tim understands the impact socioeconomic factors have on community and individual health outcomes.

Philosophy

Tim aims to breakdown the formidable barrier that many patients experience in understanding the nature of their arthritis and treatment options. A key focus of Articulated Health is to empower patients with knowledge and understanding of their condition and the rationale for different interventions. Through understanding the nature of their arthritis, patients are able to play an integral role in tailoring a treatment regimen to reduce joint damage and promote long term health outcomes.

Dr Steven Tu

Rheumatologist

Dr Steven Tu completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at Monash University in 2009 followed by a post-graduate Doctor of Medicine degree at The University of Melbourne in 2014.

Steven trained as a junior doctor at Eastern Health where he completed internship and basic physician training. He trained with multiple Rheumatology Departments across Australia including Eastern Health, Royal Hobart Hospital, Canberra Hospital, and Liverpool Hospital in New South Wales. After obtaining Fellowship and much travelling around Australia, Steven has returned home to Victoria in February 2025.

Throughout training, Steven has had an interest for educating the next generation of doctors. He has had a variety of roles including being a clinical skills tutor for medical students, educating physician trainees and organisation of the Royal Australian College of Physicians’ clinical examinations.

His clinical interests including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, crystal arthritis, non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, medical education and mentoring.

Steven provides a holistic, compassionate and patient-centred care to all of his patients as he closely understands the impacts that these conditions have on their lives.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys spending time with his young family and is a tragic for the Western Bulldogs. 

Dr Bryan Yong

Rheumatologist

Dr Bryan Yong is a Melbourne-based rheumatologist who brings extensive training and a patient-centred approach to the management of rheumatic conditions. 

Dr Yong completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours at Monash University and his Doctor of Medicine with Distinction at the University of Melbourne. He undertook his internship and Basic Physician Training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, followed by specialist rheumatology training across leading metropolitan hospitals including Western Health, St Vincent's Hospital, The Northern Hospital, and Austin Hospital. 

Dr Yong provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of rheumatological conditions, including: 

• Inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis) 

• Spondyloarthropathy (ankylosing spondylitis, other axial spondyloarthritis) 

• Gout and crystal arthropathies 

• Osteoarthritis 

He has particular interests in complex systemic conditions including vasculitis, connective tissue diseases (lupus, scleroderma, myositis), and multi-system rheumatic disorders. 

Dr Yong is committed to providing holistic, patient-centred care through shared decision-making. He takes time to understand each patient's individual circumstances and works collaboratively to develop tailored treatment plans that align with their goals and lifestyle. 

Dr Yong is fluent in both English and Mandarin.