For Doctors
How can we help you help your patients?
Fully trained and accredited physicians delivering expert assessment and treatment across the full range of sleep and respiratory–thoracic medicine — from simple to complex.
How we help you
Consultations
Including CPAP troubleshooting, telehealth and our driver licensing clinic. Urgent problems can often be seen the next day or within 48 hours.
Rapid assessment & urgent appointments
Single pulmonary nodules, CT or chest X-ray abnormalities, and lung cancer screening abnormalities — seen quickly.
Speak with us directly
Usually same-day phone discussions with our specialists on important referrals, treatments and appropriate test selection. Expert reception staff help triage rapid assessment and book the right testing.
Seamless communication
HealthLink electronic letters, eScripts and rapid communication.
What your patients can book
Refer for consultation, home sleep test, in-laboratory test and lung function.
Lung function
Home sleep tests
In-laboratory tests (including direct referral)
Overnight oximetry
Sleep and Respiratory Group specialises in diagnosing and treating all facets of sleep and respiratory–thoracic medicine, from simple to complex conditions. We provide precise, compassionate care for every patient. Fully trained and accredited physicians deliver expert assessment and treatment for conditions such as:
Snoring & sleep apnoea
Broken, unrefreshing sleep
Insomnia & fatigue
Restless legs & movements
Narcolepsy & sleepiness
Circadian disturbance, delayed sleep & shiftwork
Asthma & complex asthma biologic treatments
Persistent cough & bronchitis
Breathlessness
Lung nodules on CT (SPN clinic)
Abnormal chest X-ray or CT findings
Lung cancer & masses — rapid assessment
COPD, fibrosis, ILD & bronchiectasis
Our specialist network
Our team, with an enormous body of experience, has established a network of excellent clinicians in specialities related to respiratory and sleep medicine. We engage collaboratively with specialist cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists, rheumatologists, endocrinologists, neurologists, radiotherapists and oncologists when needed. Some of the pathways we’ve forged:
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Specialised chest physiotherapy
Expertise in bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis and sputum clearance.
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Respiratory-oriented physiotherapists
Community physios teaching specific breathing techniques.
Diagnostics & Procedures
Complex lung function
Full testing including bronchial provocation challenge.
Diagnostics & Procedures
Sleep tests & oxygen monitoring
All home and in-laboratory testing, done right the first time.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Paediatric sleep disorders
Liaison with paediatricians for children and adolescents.
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Referral to Cabrini and affiliated programs.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Non-invasive ventilation
Bilevel and adaptive CPAP expertise.
Diagnostics & Procedures
CPAP machines & masking
Expertise across all major brands and models.
Diagnostics & Procedures
CPAP downloads & monitoring
Day-by-day, breath-by-breath analysis.
Surgical & Interventional
ENT surgeons & speech pathologists
Upper airway analysis and chronic cough.
Surgical & Interventional
EBUS
Rapid-access bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound.
Surgical & Interventional
Cardiothoracic surgeons
Consultation, surgery and second opinions.
Surgical & Interventional
Interventional radiology
Targeted needle biopsies of lung masses.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
In-hospital care
On-call rosters across multiple hospitals.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Lung cancer MDT
Multidisciplinary case discussion.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
ILD MDT
Multidisciplinary review for scarring lung diseases.
Sleep Behavioural & Psychology
Sleep psychologists
Behavioural sleep medicine, insomnia and CBTi.
Sleep Behavioural & Psychology
Sleep-oriented psychiatry
Collaboration with field experts.
Sleep Behavioural & Psychology
Movement disorders neurologists
Assessment of abnormal night-time movements.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Associated specialists
Cross-over specialities in sleep and respiratory care.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Cystic fibrosis & transplantation
Onward referral by experienced doctors.
Specialist Referral Network & Complex Care
Pulmonary hypertension
Referral for complex assessment and prescribing.
Refer your patient in just moments
Use our referral templates for consultation, home sleep test, in-laboratory test and lung function.