Miranda A. Paraskeva is a pulmonologist based in Melbourne, working out of 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3181, Australia. Her focus is on lungs and the breathing problems that can come with other health conditions too. Breathing issues can be scary, and she aims to keep things clear and calm from the first appointment.
In her day-to-day work, Miranda looks after people with long-term lung conditions as well as sudden, more urgent problems. This can include interstitial lung disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, where the lung tissue gets stiff over time. She also sees patients with pulmonary fibrosis and other types of lung inflammation and damage, including acute interstitial pneumonia.
At times, she supports people dealing with lung changes after transplants, and she works with teams around complex transplant care. Her practice also connects with conditions like cystic fibrosis, where breathing and mucus issues can affect day-to-day life. She may also help with problems such as bronchiolitis obliterans and pulmonary oedema, which can make breathing feel tight and uncomfortable.
Some patients she helps have health issues that link the lungs with heart circulation, and that can make the story more complicated. For example, she may be involved when there are concerns like Eisenmenger syndrome or ventricular septal defects, where blood flow can affect how well the lungs work. She also has experience related to infections that can impact breathing, including cytomegalovirus infection, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Miranda’s approach is practical. She listens, explains what’s happening in plain terms, and helps people understand their options. If clinical trials or new treatment research are relevant for a patient, she can talk through what that might look like in their situation. The key is making sure care plans fit the person, not just the condition.
