Outpatient Rheumatology Clinic
Since 2018, Dr. Raphael Rush has supervised Toronto Grace’s Outpatient Rheumatology Clinic. He has a particular interest in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis care. He also runs a rapid injection and aspiration clinic for patients who need joint injections or aspirations.
Dr. Rush completed his M.D. at Queen’s University, followed by Internal Medicine training and a fellowship in Rheumatology, both at the University of Toronto.
As of 2024, Dr. Aoife Cox will be joining Dr. Rush in the outpatient Rheumatology clinic. Dr. Cox received her medical degree at University College Dublin, Ireland. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at McMaster University and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of Toronto. She be providing Rheumatology consultations as well as performing rapid joint injection and aspiration via ultrasound guidance.
Their clinic is located on the main floor at the Toronto Grace Health Centre, at 650 Church Street (corner of Bloor and Church Streets). Accessible on the TTC.
For an appointment contact 416-925-2251 ext. 283
Upon arrival all patients with appointments must check-in at the
Weston Family Welcome Centre
Referral Instructions
Please attach all relevant investigations (e.g., RF, CCP, ANA, any imaging) and ensure that the patient has had imaging of the affected joint(s). Please specify whether the patient has any joint swelling and the suspected diagnosis.
For rapid injections, please ensure the patient has had an x-ray of the affected joint(s). Please prescribe “Kenalog 40mg/mL 5 mL to be administered by MD” and have the patient bring it to the appointment. For shoulder/ankle injections, please ensure an ultrasound is ordered beforehand.
PLEASE FAX REFERRALS TO: 647-689-3554