Anu Shanu is a rheumatologist based in Penrith, NSW 2751. Rheumatology is about long-term conditions that can affect joints, muscles, and the body’s immune system. In practice, this can look like ongoing pain, stiffness, and flare-ups that come and go.
Dr Shanu also works with people who have muscle-related problems, including rhabdomyolysis and recurrent myoglobinuria. These are the kinds of issues that can be scary when they happen, and they often need careful checking over time. Symptoms can vary, but they may include significant muscle pain and weakness, and sometimes changes seen in urine tests.
For many patients, the big goal is getting a clear plan that makes daily life easier. That might mean figuring out what is triggering flare-ups, reviewing medicines, and checking for other factors that can affect symptoms. At times, the cause can be complex, so the approach is usually steady and step-by-step.
Over time, Dr Shanu looks after adults who are dealing with repeat symptoms, and people who have been bounced between tests and appointments. Many come in after trying different treatments, or after a recent flare that didn’t fit the usual pattern. In many cases, the focus is on finding the most helpful next move, rather than rushing through options.
Clinical experience matters for this work. Dr Shanu’s practice draws on hands-on care in rheumatology and the day-to-day reality of managing chronic illness. This includes working with other health professionals to line things up, like GPs and allied health, so care stays consistent.
Training includes formal medical education and specialist rheumatology training. The details of where and when that training took place aren’t listed here, but the emphasis is on safe, practical care that fits with current standards.
Research doesn’t need to be complicated. Dr Shanu stays up to date with current research and treatment guidelines, especially where new evidence can improve how conditions are diagnosed and managed. If a clinical trial option ever becomes relevant for a patient, it can be discussed at the right time, based on what suits their situation.
If you’re in the Penrith area and you’re looking for help with rheumatology symptoms, or muscle-related problems like rhabdomyolysis and recurrent myoglobinuria, Dr Anu Shanu can provide focused specialist care in a calm, straightforward way.
