Glenda C. Gobe is a nephrologist who looks after kidney health and related problems. Her practice is at 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, in Brisbane’s southside area.
Kidneys do a lot of quiet work in the background, and when they slow down, it can affect the whole body. Dr Gobe works with people who have long-term kidney disease like chronic kidney disease, and she also helps when kidneys are failing and treatment needs to be planned closely.
Some people see a nephrologist because of high blood pressure that’s linked to the kidneys, including renovascular hypertension. Others come in after issues like dehydration or low blood pressure. Diabetes can also play a big part, so conditions such as diabetic nephropathy are part of what she manages alongside hypertension.
At times, kidney problems come with other symptoms that need careful checking. This can include interstitial nephritis, where the kidney lining gets inflamed, and problems related to low blood flow or tissue damage, such as necrosis. There are also conditions like Wilson disease, where copper builds up in the body and can affect organs including the liver and sometimes the kidneys. Over time, these cases need steady follow-up, not rushed decisions.
Dr Gobe also looks after people dealing with kidney and urinary tract cancers. This includes renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and related types like chromophobe renal cell carcinoma and renal oncocytoma. Where surgery is needed, care can include nephrectomy, and ongoing kidney monitoring after treatment is often important. Kidney transplant care is another key part of her work, especially for people managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who need support before and after transplant.
Because kidney health connects with so many other systems, her appointments usually focus on making things clear and practical—understanding what’s happening, what options are available, and what the next steps could be. If you’re dealing with kidney disease, blood pressure changes, or a kidney cancer diagnosis, Dr Gobe provides calm, focused care for the medical bits that can feel overwhelming.