Dr Queenie Luu | Rheumatologist

About Dr Queenie Luu

Queenie is a specialist Rheumatology physician who has expertise in diagnosing and treating arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases. She has a special interest in inflammatory arthritis, crystal arthropathy, osteoporosis, and inflammatory myositis.

Queenie aims to provide evidence-based care that improves patient experience and outcomes in an ethnically diverse population. She speaks five different languages.
Queenie is a Staff Specialist at Canterbury Hospital, and launched the Osteoporosis Re-Fracture Prevention Clinic and DEXA Bone Mineral Density Service. She is also a Visiting Medical Officer at Bankstown Hospital. She is involved in clinical trials research, quality assurance, patient safety, and medical education for medical students and doctors in training.

Queenie is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales. She is working within the Discipline of Medicine, focussing on the re-design of the UNSW Medicine Program to align meet the needs of the future health workforce.

Queenie studied medicine at the University of New South Wales and graduated with first class honours. At the same time, she completed an Honours Research Project in Physiology and Pharmacology. She has also completed a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Sydney.

Queenie has presented her research work at various National, and International meetings. She has also published in various peer reviewed journals.

In addition to her work, Queenie is trying to lead an active healthy lifestyle and continue her adventures as a global trotter.

Dr Queenie works as an independent practitioner consulting at BJC Health.

Wed 12 November 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Osteoporosis treatment has come a long way, with a range of effective medications now available to protect bone health and reduce fracture risk. From daily tablets to long-acting injections and infusions, these options give people more flexibility and support than ever before. In this session, Endocrinologist Dr. Dahlia Davidoff will walk you through the different medications available in Australia, explain how they work, and discuss how they can be tailored to individual needs.

Join Dr. Dahlia Davidoff for an informative session where she’ll cover:

Understanding Osteoporosis Medications: Learn about the main categories of treatment, including oral bisphosphonates like alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel), six-monthly injections such as denosumab (Prolia), and yearly infusions like zoledronic acid (Aclasta). Dahlia will explain how each is prescribed, how they’re taken, and the benefits they bring for long-term bone strength.
How They Work in the Body: Discover how different medications act to slow bone breakdown, improve bone density, and reduce fracture risk. You’ll also hear about newer anabolic therapies such as teriparatide (Forsteo) and romosozumab (Evenity), which actively stimulate bone formation and are considered for certain higher-risk patients.
Who They May Benefit: Gain insights into which patients are most likely to benefit from each option such as bisphosphonates for many first-line cases, denosumab for those who prefer injections, or anabolic treatments for people with multiple fractures. Dahlia will explain how doctors tailor treatment choices to your health needs and lifestyle.
Treatment Pathways and Monitoring: Learn how osteoporosis medications fit into a broader management plan that may include nutrition, weight-bearing exercise, and fall prevention. Dahlia will also outline what ongoing monitoring involves, such as bone density scans and blood tests, to ensure treatment is working effectively.
Practical Tips and Resources: Receive practical advice on what to expect when starting or continuing treatment, how to manage common concerns such as side effects or dosing schedules, and where to find reliable resources and support for maintaining bone health.

This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about osteoporosis treatments and how they can support your long-term health. Join us on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this live virtual event. As always, we welcome your questions and discussions to make this an engaging and supportive experience for everyone.