Our Doctors
Our Rheumatologists
Dr Tim Bennett
Rheumatologist & General Physician
Dr Tim Bennett 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 Tim Bennett. MBBS, FRACP, MPH.
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 Steven Tu. BBiomedSc, MD, FRACP
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.
杨（Yong）医生 风湿科专科医生
杨医生是一位驻墨尔本的风湿科专科医生，凭借丰富的专业培训和以患者为中心的理念，为各类风湿疾病患者提供全面的医疗服务。
杨医生在莫纳什大学取得荣誉药学学士学位，并以优异成绩在墨尔本大学取得医学博士学位。他在圣文森特医院（St Vincent's HospitalMelbourne）完成实习及基础内科培训，随后在多家顶尖都市医院完成风湿科专科培训，包括西部医院（Western Health）、圣文森特医院
（St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne）、北部医院（The Northern
Hospital） 及奥斯汀医院（Austin Hospital）。
杨医生为各类风湿疾病提供全面诊治，涵盖以下病症：
炎症性关节炎（类风湿性关节炎、银屑病关节炎）
脊椎关节病（强直性脊柱炎及其他轴性脊椎关节炎）
痛风及晶体性关节病
骨关节炎
他在复杂全身性疾病方面具有特别专长，包括血管炎、结缔组织病（红斑狼疮、硬皮病、肌炎）及多系统风湿性疾病。
杨医生致力于通过共同决策，为患者提供全方位、以患者为中心的医疗服务。他重视了解每位患者的个人状况，并与患者携手制定符合其目标与生活方式的个性化治疗方案。
杨医生能够流利使用英语及普通话进行诊疗。
Dr Bryan Yong. MD (Dist), FRACP
Dr Zhi Ling
Rheumatologist
Dr. Ling is a consultant rheumatologist trained across multiple Australian healthcare centers, including Eastern Health (VIC), Royal Hobart Hospital (TAS), and Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley Hospitals (WA).
She is a general rheumatologist with interests in inflammatory arthritis, crystal arthropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other connective tissue diseases, with experience across subspecialty clinics including scleroderma, myositis, and vasculitis. She was trained in one of Australia’s first Fast Track GCA clinics, and has been involved in ultrasound-based research in this area.
Dr. Ling is fluent in Mandarin and has a strong understanding of Asian cultural backgrounds, supporting effective communication with diverse patient populations.
She is committed to practical, patient-centered care and clear communication with referring GPs.
Please note: Dr Ling focuses on clinical care and does not currently undertake TAC, WorkCover, or medico-legal cases.
凌芝医师– 风湿科专科医师
凌大夫是一位澳大利亚本地培养的风湿科专科医师，曾在澳大利亚多个医疗中心接受培训，包括维多利亚州Eastern Health、塔斯马尼亚Royal Hobart Hospital，以及西澳Royal Perth Hospital和Fiona Stanley Hospital。
她擅长各类风湿免疫疾病的诊治，尤其包括炎症性关节炎、晶体相关关节病（如痛风）、系统性红斑狼疮及其他结缔组织疾病。她在培训期间曾参与多个罕见病专科门诊，包括硬皮病、肌炎及血管炎专科门诊。凌大夫曾于澳大利亚最早期的大血管动脉炎（GCA）快速通道门诊培训，运用血管超声进行早期诊断和管理，并参与相关超声研究工作。
她生长于中国， 精通普通话，深刻理解亚洲文化背景，能够更好地与不同文化背景的患者沟通。
她致力于提供以患者为中心的实用医疗服务，并与家庭医生保持良好沟通与协作。
注：目前不接诊TAC、WorkCover及相关医疗法律评估病例。
Dr Zhi Ling. MD, FRACP.
