Dr Luke Garske

Dr Luke Garske is a highly qualified Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician based in Auchenflower, Australia. As a dedicated Thoracic Physician, he specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of thoracic and respiratory conditions. With a patient-centred approach, Dr Garske is committed to providing comprehensive and reassuring care to individuals experiencing complex lung and breathing disorders. His clinical practice focuses on delivering precise diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to improve his patients' quality of life.

With a particular clinical interest in pleural disease and the investigation of lung lesions, Dr Garske offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He is highly skilled in performing endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endobronchial valve placements for conditions such as pneumothorax and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His expertise extends to managing asthma, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr Garske also provides specialised care for patients presenting with symptoms such as chronic cough, dyspnoea, and haemoptysis, as well as those with abnormal thoracic imaging.

Dr Garske completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Queensland in 1992. He subsequently undertook extensive specialist training in respiratory medicine at several major tertiary and teaching hospitals both in Australia and the United Kingdom. He has also completed a PhD focusing on pleural effusion, contributing significantly to the medical literature with textbook chapters and peer-reviewed publications on pleural diseases. Dr Garske is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.