Claire E. Hiller is a rheumatologist based in Lidcombe, NSW, working from 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia. Rheumatology is about more than just sore joints. It also covers ongoing pain, stiffness, and long-term conditions that can affect how people move day to day.
Claire looks after people who have hypermobile joints and the aches and flare-ups that can come with them. In many cases, this includes pain that builds up with activity, feels different from “normal” soreness, and can be hard to explain to others. She also helps when someone is dealing with arthritis, including osteoarthritis, where the joints gradually wear down and movement can feel stiff or uncomfortable.
She understands that pain isn’t always the same from week to week. At times it can be sharp and sudden, especially during a flare. Other times it sits in the background and affects sleep, work, or getting around. Claire focuses on putting a clear plan in place, so you know what’s happening and what can be done to ease symptoms.
Some patients also come in with foot and walking issues, like a high arch, where the way the body moves can put extra strain on joints and soft tissue. Claire also treats Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. This condition can affect nerves and movement, and it often means people need careful, realistic support for comfort and function.
Over time, Claire has built a calm, practical approach for patients with both long-term conditions and more acute pain. She aims to make visits feel grounded and not rushed, and she helps people sort out what might be driving symptoms, even when the picture is a bit complicated. Her education is centred on rheumatology, with ongoing learning to keep up with changing care and new ideas that help.
Research and clinical trials can matter for some people, especially if symptoms don’t improve as expected. Claire keeps an eye on new developments in rheumatology and can discuss options like clinical studies if they are a good fit and available at the time. The goal is always the same: steady, sensible care that fits around real life.