Susan E. Lester is a rheumatologist based at North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005. She helps people who are dealing with ongoing aches, swollen joints, and other problems linked to the immune system and inflammation. Appointments can suit anyone needing a clear plan for day-to-day symptom control, plus support for longer-term health.
In her clinic, Susan works with patients who have conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. She also looks after people with inflammation affecting the bigger picture, including vasculitis and polyarteritis nodosa. At times, this kind of care is urgent, especially when symptoms point to giant cell arteritis (GCA) or temporal arteritis, where prompt assessment matters.
She also treats people with dry eye and dry mouth, including Sjogren syndrome. These can be more than just discomfort. Over time they can affect eating, sleeping, and daily life. Susan focuses on practical management, aiming to reduce flare-ups and help patients understand what triggers symptoms.
Some patients may be dealing with systemic sclerosis (SSc) or scleroderma, or issues like synovitis and persistent inflammation. Susan also supports people whose symptoms overlap with other common health problems, including asthma and COPD, and sometimes sinus issues like nasal polyps and sinusitis. In many cases, the goal is to bring together the different parts of care so patients can feel more in control.
Details about Susan’s education, publications, and clinical trial involvement aren’t listed here. Clinical trials can still be an option for some people, depending on the person’s diagnosis and how stable their symptoms are. If that comes up, the next step is usually a careful discussion about risks, benefits, and fit for the individual situation.
