Rosemary Masterson is a Nephrologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. She looks after people dealing with kidney problems, and also supports families when they are making big care decisions. Kidney health can be complex, and it often affects other parts of the body too, so her approach stays practical and steady.
In clinic, Rosemary commonly helps with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This can start slowly, and over time it may change how your body handles fluid, salts, and waste. She also supports patients who are managing nutrition issues linked to kidney disease, including malnutrition, where getting the right food and supplements matters day to day.
Rosemary also works with patients around kidney transplants. That can include conversations about ABO incompatibility, which is when blood types don’t match in the way people usually expect. These situations can be stressful, so she focuses on explaining options clearly and helping people understand what the process means for them.
Another part of her kidney work involves calcium and bone health. She helps manage conditions like hyperparathyroidism, where hormone levels affect bones and energy. At times, this links with problems such as rickets. She also cares for people who have had parathyroidectomy, including follow-up when calcium levels and symptoms need close checking.
Her kidney care can also extend to broader medical situations, such as when people have had a splenectomy. These cases need careful planning, because infections and long-term health risks can change after surgery. Over time, she helps patients make sense of their plan and what to watch for.
Rosemary brings clinical experience across kidney conditions that range from ongoing, everyday management to care around major treatments like transplant and surgery. Her education in medicine and ongoing learning help her keep up with current practice in renal care. She stays aware of new research and evidence where it can improve day-to-day treatment, and if clinical research options are relevant for someone’s situation, she can explain how that might work.