• Level 4, Suite 5, 123 Nerang St, Southport 4215, QLD

Dr Jacklyn Chay is a graduate of the University of Queensland having obtained both a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours. She completed her fellowship (FRACP) in Rheumatology in 2012.

Jacklyn has worked in private practice on the Gold Coast since 2013 and has clinical privileges at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital. She has previously been Treasurer of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Rheumatology Association and also Secretary.  She has also worked on committees for the national ARA and chaired steering committees for national education meetings. Jacklyn is involved in the Women in Rheumatology Australia Special Interest Group and has a keen interest in teaching and mentoring trainees.

Jacklyn has a large practice and sees all rheumatological conditions. She is known to having a caring and friendly approach to her patients. She is a mother to two young children and in her spare time likes to stay active doing road and trail running.

Position Director
Speciality Rheumatologist
Degrees BSc (Biochemistry), MBBS (Hons), FRACP
Areas of Expertise
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    This is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, symptoms include back pain and stiffness.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation and damage.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis can lead to joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips.

Medical Education

FRACP in RheumatologyFellow

Jacklyn completed her fellowship (FRACP) in Rheumatology in 2012

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)University of Queensland

Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)University of Queensland

Dr Jacklyn Chay is a graduate of the University of Queensland having obtained both a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours.

Pacific Rheumatology

Living with rheumatoid arthritis is a challenge, but I refuse to let it define me. I am more than my condition.

— Megan Park