Irwin obtained his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2003 in the specialty of Rheumatology. As director of BJC Health, Irwin developed the initial clinic in Parramatta to a multisite and multidisciplinary group. He strives to develop innovative, effective treatment solutions for patients suffering from chronic disease.Irwin established the Sydney Spondyloarthritis Centre to improve the diagnosis and management for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis & related inflammatory spinal disorders. He initiated the clinic's Osteoporosis refracture prevention program and manages the clinic’s bone densitometry service. He now incorporates musculoskeletal ultrasound as a routine part of his clinical assessments.Already heavily involved in the clinic's educational activities for allied health professionals and GPs, Irwin is now exploring the use of social media in patient education, and is the clinic's principal blogger.BJC HEALTH provides a CONNECTED CARE multidisciplinary team philosophy to deliver positive lifestyle outcomes through a holistic approach to those with degenerative & inflammatory arthritis, and tendon injury.Our clinics are located in Sydney: at Parramatta & Chatswood. BJC HEALTH provides the complementary specialty services of rheumatology, dermatology, immunology, endocrinology, psychology, dietetics & nutrition, exercise physiology, remedial massage & physiotherapy.Specialties: arthritis, rheumatoid, psoriatic, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, neck pain, thoracic pain, tendon disorders, enthesopathy, knee pain, joint pain, SLE, autoimmune disease
Listed skills include Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Osteoporosis, and 16 others.