Anouk Von Borstel is a pulmonologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. She works with people who have ongoing lung problems, as well as some conditions that can affect the whole body.
In clinic, she helps when breathing feels hard, symptoms keep coming back, or tests show changes in the lungs that need a steady plan. That can include interstitial lung disease and problems where the lung tissue becomes inflamed or scarred over time. At times, she also sees people with acute interstitial pneumonia, where things can worsen quickly and careful follow-up really matters.
Anouk also looks after patients dealing with vasculitis, including Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. These are complex illnesses where the lungs can be part of a bigger picture. She helps coordinate care so patients get clear next steps, and so different parts of treatment line up with each other.
Some referrals also come from immune system concerns. For example, she may be involved in care for people with Common Variable Immune Deficiency, where infections can be more likely and long-term support is often needed. She also works around situations linked to infections such as cytomegalovirus infection and cytomegalic inclusion disease, especially when breathing issues show up alongside other medical problems.
Allergies and inflammation in the nose can be part of the story too. Anouk treats allergic rhinitis and works with patients who notice triggers from things like grass allergy. Lung symptoms can flare with allergies, and sorting out what’s driving them can make a real difference.
For people after a kidney transplant, lungs can sometimes be affected by medication changes or immune-related shifts. Anouk provides lung-focused care as part of a wider team approach, with a practical eye on what’s most important right now.
Her training sits in lung medicine, with a focus on listening to symptoms, making sense of test results, and supporting ongoing treatment. Over time, that means helping patients feel more confident about what’s happening and what the plan is, even when the condition is complicated.
While every case is different, the goal stays the same: steady care, clear communication, and sensible next steps for lung health in Melbourne.
