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Dr Kristy Yap

Rheumatology Box Hill

Dr Kristy Yap

8 years of experience

2,446+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kristy Yap at a glance

Dr Kristy Yap is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Box Hill, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Box Hill, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kristy Yap is a consultant rheumatologist. They are passionate about providing individualised and compassionate care to patients with rheumatic diseases. They believe in working collaboratively with patients to empower them to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.
Dr Yap has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic diseases. They are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in rheumatology and providing evidence-based care.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Kristy Yap

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Box Hill (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València, Box Hill (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-327691 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-6C428513 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,955
Annual physical exam 99395 1,461
Vaccination administration 90471 2,693
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,298

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kristy Yap in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kristy Yap with the team
WITH TEAM
Kristy Yap at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Kristy Yap

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Kristy Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3305/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31667083 · cited by 163
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    Kristy Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5600/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32560085 · cited by 81
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Kristy Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4654/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33082842 · cited by 39
  4. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    Kristy Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4897/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35629470 · cited by 13

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Box Hill · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Box Hill · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kristy.yap@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Kristy Yap's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kristy Yap treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Kristy Yap is one of 194 rheumatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Box Hill matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Box Hill carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Kristy Yap specialise in?

    Kristy Yap specialises in Rheumatology in Box Hill, AU.

  • What conditions does Kristy Yap treat?

    Kristy Yap treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kristy Yap practise?

    Kristy Yap practises in Box Hill, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Kristy Yap speak?

    Kristy Yap speaks English.

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