Rebekah Maksoud is a rheumatologist based in Southport, QLD, Australia.
Rheumatology is about conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and the way the body copes with pain and inflammation. Dr Maksoud also looks after people dealing with long-lasting, day-to-day symptoms that can really wear you down.
In many cases, her work involves chronic fatigue and body-wide aches. This includes conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia. These aren’t “one quick fix” problems. Symptoms can come and go, and they can make it hard to work, sleep, and keep up with normal life.
She also supports patients with ongoing effects after infections, including mononucleosis. For some people, the tricky part is not just getting better from the initial illness, but managing the lingering fatigue, muscle soreness, and low energy that can hang around.
Consultations are usually about understanding what’s been going on and figuring out what helps most for that person. At times, that means looking at triggers, sleep patterns, symptom changes over time, and how things like stress and daily routine can affect how you feel. The aim is to make a plan that is realistic and workable, not one-size-fits-all.
Dr Maksoud works with patients who have been living with these conditions for weeks, months, or longer. She focuses on practical support and steady care, so people don’t feel like they’re stuck with their symptoms. Depending on your situation, care may include tracking symptoms, managing flares, and discussing options that can support better day-to-day function.
More broadly, rheumatology care can be complex because more than one problem may be going on at the same time. Dr Maksoud keeps things clear and calm, and aims to help patients feel more confident about what to do next.