Dr David Gronow is an anaesthetist, with a focus on pain medicine and palliative medicine. He works from Parkway Clinic in Wahroonga, NSW. You’ll find the practice at Suite 214, Level 2, 172 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076.
In day-to-day care, Dr Gronow supports people who need help with managing pain. That can include long-lasting pain that makes everyday life harder, or pain that flares up and won’t settle. He also looks after patients who may need nerve blocks as part of a pain relief plan. Nerve blocks can be used to calm pain signals and help with comfort, especially when pain is getting in the way.
Anaesthesia is also a key part of his work. Some patients see him in the lead-up to surgery, where the goal is to help people feel safe and cared for during procedures. Others may be coming in because they need planned pain control around surgery, so recovery can be a bit more manageable.
Dr Gronow also provides palliative care. This type of care focuses on comfort and quality of life, particularly for people living with a serious illness. Over time, palliative care can help with things like pain, breathlessness, and other symptoms that affect day-to-day living. It’s not only about end-of-life care, but about looking after comfort when someone’s health is changing and the focus needs to shift towards relief and support.
People often come to see him when they’ve tried other options, or when they need a clear plan for symptom control. In many cases, that means working out what’s most likely to help, setting realistic goals, and adjusting the approach if things aren’t improving the way hoped. It can be a team effort too, with attention to how symptoms change over time.
If you’re in the Wahroonga area and you’re looking for care related to pain management, anaesthesia for surgery, nerve blocks, or palliative care, Dr David Gronow is based at Parkway Clinic. The work is practical and focused on comfort, with careful planning around what each person needs.