Dr Elaine Ng | Rheumatologist

About Dr Elaine Ng

Elaine is a consultant rheumatologist. She has undertaken regional training in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, and Rheumatology Training in Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital and BJC Health. Working in several different sites has provided excellent exposure to a wide range of musculoskeletal, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. She is proficient in performing nailfold capillaroscopy, and is learning how to use musculoskeletal ultrasound. Elaine is a compassionate clinician, and will work with you and your healthcare providers to develop an evidence based and holistic treatment plan, to help improve pain and quality of life.

In terms of her other interests, Elaine believes in the importance of visual information in patient education and empowerment. Using her unique skills in digital illustration, she is working on co-designing patient information resources with consumers and practitioners. Elaine also contributes to medical education at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. She currently holds teaching appointments at University of Sydney and University of New South Wales, and is a clinical mentor for training doctors preparing for specialist exams.

Outside of clinical work, Elaine enjoys keeping active, doodling on her iPad and exploring the Sydney food scene.

Dr Elaine works as an independent practitioner consulting at BJC Health.

Wed 26 November 8pm!

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

How can this event help me?

Bone health is key to staying active and independent, and nutrition plays a major role in keeping bones strong over time. Whether you’re living with osteoporosis, looking to prevent bone loss, or simply wanting to support your health as you age, the right dietary choices can make a real difference.

In this live online event, Dietitian Monica Kubizniak will share essential dietary strategies for optimising bone density, including which nutrients matter most and how to incorporate them into everyday meals. This session is ideal for anyone wanting to better understand the link between diet and bone strength, whether you have a diagnosed condition or just want to maintain healthy bones.

Join Monica for a practical discussion where she’ll cover:

Key Nutrients for Bone Health: Learn the role of calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients that work together to support strong bones and reduce fracture risk.
Food Sources and Meal Strategies: Discover easy, delicious ways to include bone-supporting foods in your daily diet, with tips for different dietary preferences and restrictions.
Nutrition for Osteoporosis and Beyond: Understand the specific considerations for those living with osteoporosis or other musculoskeletal conditions, and how dietary choices can complement treatment plans.
Meeting Nutrient Needs Without Supplements: Gain confidence in knowing when food can provide enough and when supplements might be helpful.
Practical, Everyday Tips: Monica will share realistic ideas for grocery shopping, meal planning, and making bone-friendly eating sustainable long-term.

This session is ideal for anyone looking to protect and strengthen their bones through simple, evidence-based nutrition strategies. Join us on Wednesday, November 26th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this informative live virtual event. As always, we welcome your questions and discussions to make this an engaging and supportive experience for everyone.