Dr Benjamin Sutu (he/him) is a doctor, educator, researcher, musician and food creative from Melbourne, Australia.

He is a Rheumatologist who is passionate about comprehensive clinical care and equitable access to healthcare. Benjamin completed his specialist training at the Alfred and Royal Melbourne Hospitals, and is passionate about managing all aspects of rheumatic disease. He has experience in managing inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.

Benjamin actively participates in research about Rheumatic diseases, multidisciplinary healthcare and ways to improve patient care outcomes. He is currently undertaking a research higher degree (PhD) through the Department of Medicine (Austin Health).

Benjamin is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne for medical students. He is committed to the well-rounded education of our next generation of healthcare professionals.

Music has always played an important role in Benjamin’s life, and he is pleased to be the Music Therapy Fellow at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. He is an award-winning Music Therapy volunteer for the hospital and regularly contributes to the world-famous RMH Scrub Choir.

Outside of his clinical roles, Benjamin enjoys chronicling his home cooking adventures through photography and creative writing.