Dr Vecchio is a rheumatologist specialising in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases affecting the joints, bones and soft tissues, including conditions such as lupus, fibromyalgia, gout, osteoporosis and all forms of arthritis. Dr Vecchio has a strong interest in cost-effective healthcare, with a particular focus on the optimal use of finite health resources in compensable, disability and insurance settings. Dr Vecchio has extensive medico-legal experience and has a strong interest in cost-effective healthcare and the effective deployment of finite health resources.

Qualifications

1984 1991 1994 1994 1999 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland

Fellow Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Member, Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators

Graduate Certificate in Education (Medicine and Health Services), University of

Queensland

Master of Business Administration, University of Queensland

Current Appointments

Director of Rheumatology, Princess Alexandra Hospital

Member, Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Princess Alexandra Hospital

Chair, Medication Safety Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Clinical Teacher and Examiner, Medical School, University of Queensland

Previous Positions

Adult Rheumatology Private Practice

Director, Arthritis Foundation of Australia (Qld)

Member, Specialist Advisory Committee (Rheumatology), Royal Australasian College of

Physicians

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Autoimmune disease diagnosis and management
• Joint, bone and soft tissue disorders
• Complex chronic pain and rheumatic conditions