Dr Annie Law is a senior consultant rheumatologist and the medical director at Asia Arthritis & Rheumatology Centre. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with a particular interest in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Over more than a decade of clinical practice, she has delivered patient-centred care for complex rheumatology cases.
Education & Professional Training
- Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery & Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO), National University of Ireland (Galway)
- Membership, Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, UK)
- Master of Medicine (MMed, Rheumatology), National University of Singapore
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS) in Rheumatology
- Advanced fellowship via SingHealth Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) in management of organ-specific flares in SLE at Monash University, Melbourne
Subspecialty Expertise
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) clinics and complex autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, connective tissue disease (eg. scleroderma, Sjögren’s)
- Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, crystal arthropathies such as gout and CPPD
Contributions to Public Healthcare
Dr Law previously served in the Department of Rheumatology & Immunology at Singapore General Hospital for 12 years, where she led subspecialty lupus clinics and contributed to rheumatology research and training. She has been involved in setting up a prospective lupus database and participating in international research collaborations on biomarkers and autoimmune disease outcomes.
Key Focus Areas
- Early detection and management of SLE and lupus-related complications
- Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthritides
- Ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthritis
- Gout, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis care
- Vasculitis, myositis and other complex connective tissue disorders
Clinical Approach
Dr Law emphasizes a patient-centred approach in rheumatology, providing clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and coordinated follow-up. She offers both in-person and teleconsultation options to support ongoing care for autoimmune and rheumatic conditions.
ARTICLES
Articles
Rheumatology: Why Joint Pain Becomes More Common in Midlife by Dr Annie Law
