Esmee M. Reijnierse is a geriatrician based in Parkville, VIC. She works from 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, which makes it a handy spot for people across Melbourne who need care for ageing-related health issues.
In many cases, she looks after older adults dealing with body changes that can affect day to day life. That can include muscle wasting and weakness, poor appetite, and weight loss that may point to malnutrition. Sometimes these issues build up slowly, and it can be hard to spot the pattern on your own.
Esmee also treats problems linked to the nerves and automatic body functions. Conditions like familial dysautonomia can be tough to manage, with symptoms that come and go and can affect how someone feels each day. She focuses on understanding what is happening and helping people get a plan that fits their routine.
Low blood pressure is another area she spends time on. Orthostatic hypotension, where blood pressure drops when a person stands up, can lead to dizziness, feeling faint, or even falls. She looks at triggers, daily habits, and the small things that can make a big difference, like fluid intake and safe movement strategies.
Urinary symptoms can also be part of her work. At times that means frequent or urgent urination, which can affect sleep and confidence. In older people, these symptoms can have more than one cause, so it helps to get a proper clinical review rather than just guessing.
As a geriatrician, her approach is about the whole picture. Over time, she helps families and carers make sense of symptoms, track changes, and connect the dots between the medical issues that often show up together in later life.
Clinical experience and ongoing learning are a big part of good care, especially when the body gets more complex. Esmee stays up to date with current medical thinking so her treatment plans reflect what’s most useful now.