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Northern Respiratory

Locality: Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8287 2040

Address: 2/23 Philip Highway 5112 Elizabeth, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.northernrespiratory.com.au

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24.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR MADHU CHANDRATILLEKE MBBS, FRACP Respiratory & Sleep Physician... CLINIC TIMES Consults Alternate Thursday 10am - 5pm (some Monday evenings as required). Dr Madhu Chandratilleke graduated in Medicine from the University of Colombo in 2001. Then she completed her MD in Medicine and was board certified as a Respiratory Physician in Sri Lanka in 2007. After migrating to Australia in 2007, she worked in the Royal Brisbane Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital (world recognised centres for clinical care and research in Respiratory Medicine). She passed the FRACP exams in 2008 and completed her advanced training in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide and was awarded the Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in December 2011. She completed her sleep training in Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health at the Repatriation General Hospital which is a highly regarded sleep service. Her main research interests include non-medical management options for chronic air ways disease and ambulatory care models for diagnosis of OSA She provides consultation services for all respiratory and sleep related issues and performs bronchoscopy and pleural procedures. Some of her interests include evaluation and management of: Chronic air ways disease Lung cancer Parenchymal lung disease Obstructive sleep apnoea

22.01.2022 In light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we want to share with you the precautions we are taking to protect both patients and our staff: We are providing hand sanitiser and tissues in all reception areas and laboratories, face masks are also available at reception If you are using tissues for coughing and sneezing, please bring a plastic bag or similar to dispose of them at home rather than in the waiting room/laboratory bins... Anti-bacterial mouthpieces and pegs in the laboratories are disposable and all our equipment is disinfected in between patients We have increased our cleaning procedures in the common areas, anything handled by staff or patients will be disinfected We will be keeping patients in waiting areas to a minimum with options to wait outside or in your car We ask that if you are unwell (particularly cough and fever) that you reschedule your appointment via phone call on 8287 2040 and contact your GP surgery If you have recently travelled overseas you must self-isolate for 14 days, this is mandatory by the government For patients who are at greater risk of COVID-19, consultations with your respiratory physician can be done by Telehealth as per new Medicare guidelines If you have any questions or concerns regarding your appointment please don’t hesitate to call our friendly staff on 8287 2040 Remember to practice good hygiene, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitiser hand washing is unavailable. Avoid touching your face particularly your mouth, nose and eyes We can understand that this is a stressful and uncertain time for people in Australia, for update and correct information on the evolving situation visit: https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au///latest+updates+-+covid-19

22.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR MICHAEL CHIA MBBS, FRACP Medical Director... CLINIC TIMES Consults every Monday & Wednesday 2pm - 6:30pm Respiratory & Sleep Physician Dr Michael Chia undertook his medical degree at the University of Adelaide and completed his internship and post-graduate studies at the royal Adelaide Hospital. After spending three years in the US for his post-fellowship training, first at the National Institute of Health then at the University of Texas, Dallas, he return to Adelaide in 1993. He is currently a Visiting Consultant and Thoracic Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He has had over 25 years experience in Sleep and Respiratory Medicine and spent many years as a visiting Specialist at the Repatriation Hospital, Daw Park. He is also affiliated with Respiratory SA in Kent Town, Sleep SA at the North Eastern Hospital. Michael provides care for patients with both Respiratory and Sleep disorders, as well as any other interventional pulmonary services required for both the Public and Private sector. Chronic air ways disease Lung cancer Parenchymal lung disease Obstructive sleep apnoea

21.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR SIEW UNG WONG Respiratory and General Physician MBBS, B. Med Sc, FRACP... CLINIC TIMES Consults every Friday 9am - 5pm Dr Siew Ung Wong graduated from University of Melbourne in 2006. He completed his dual specialty training in Respiratory Medicine / Acute and General Medicine from various teaching hospitals in Adelaide, including 6 months of palliative care medicine training. He became a fellow with Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2016. He holds the position of Associate Clinical Lecturer with the University of Adelaide. He then undertook Clinical Fellowship in interventional pulmonology involving advanced bronchoscopy (endobronchial ultrasound, bronchial thermoplasty) and pleuroscopy at the National University Hospital Singapore. Dr Wong is a member of several national and international thoracic societies. He thrives for the provision of comprehensive care to all his patients ranging from diagnosis, treatment, surveillance as well as supportive care pathway. He sees a broad range of respiratory illness and sleep disorders, with special interest in COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, interventional pulmonology, lung cancer and pleural diseases management. He also provides consultations for various general medical conditions.

21.01.2022 Noah Greenspan is a New York based cardiopulmonary physical therapist who just launched Pulmonary Wellness Foundation. This is a nonprofit group of professionals that provide free information on many pulmonary diseases including pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, COPD and asthma just to name a few. Their aim is to remove the financial and geographical barriers that come with management of diseases. You can read Greenspan's book 'Ultimate Pulmonary Wellness' for free, watch webinars and listen to podcasts. There is even an online 42 day pulmonary rehabilitation program and a Facebook support group! Follow the link below to check it out.

16.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR AARON OH MBBS FRACP Respiratory and Sleep Physician... CLINIC TIMES Consults alternate Fridays 9am - 5pm He graduated from the University of Adelaide, and completed his Respiratory training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was also the Chief Medical Resident. He went on to complete his Sleep fellowship at the Australian Institute of Sleep Health (AISH). Dr Oh has served on the SA/NT Executive Board of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, and is a current member of the Australasian Sleep Association’s Advanced Trainee Education subcommittee. His interests include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (lung fibrosis), and the full range of sleep disorders: snoring, sleep apnoea, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, and narcolepsy.

16.01.2022 Cigarette prices are going to continue to rise, it's never been a better time to think about quitting.

13.01.2022 It really is never too late to quit! A recent study published in Nature investigated the gene mutations in lung cells in both never-smokers and smokers. The never-smokers had the typical gene mutations that occur with general ageing that is seen in other organs. There were about 1000 -1500 of them with only 5% of them being mutations that drive cancer.... In the smokers there were 10,000 - 15,000 mutations (10 times more!!). More than a quarter of the cells had at least 1 driver mutation, some had 2 or 3 (a cell having 5-10 of these driver mutations causes cancer) Interestingly, among ex-smokers they saw two groups of cells. Those with the extra mutations that smokers had but also ones that were close to normal. This suggests that when you quit the lining of the lungs is replenished with normal cells which can be protective from cancer. This research is only very new but also very exciting! No matter how long you've been smoking for, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.

09.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: Lung function testing has re-commenced. We are pleased to announce that under the new recommendations of The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science we have re-opened our laboratories for lung function testing. We are continuing to take extra precautions to keep our patients and staff safe including:... Additionally cleaning and disinfection of all areas including; reception, laboratories and consulting rooms Strict hygiene protocols: Both staff and patients are asked to wash their hands on arrival and hand sanitizer is available at the reception Temperature checks: All staff and patients have their temperature checked on arrival Pre-visit screening: We are screening all patients for symptoms via phone prior to their appointments Self-isolation: As per Australian Government guidelines we are screening patients and staff for international and interstate travel We will continue to monitor the ever-changing situation daily and our respiratory & sleep specialists are available to provide medical advice should you have any concerns. If you have any questions regarding your appointments please do not hesitate to call us on 8287 2040.

09.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR PAROMA SARKAR MBBS, FRACP Respiratory & Sleep Physician... CLINIC TIMES Consults every Thursday 12pm - 5pm Dr Sarkar is a medical graduate from the University of Adelaide. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and also a member of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, European Respiratory Society and Australian Sleep Association. She is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician who did her respiratory advanced training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and her sleep fellowship at the Adelaide Institute of Sleep Health which is a centre of research excellence in association with Flinders Medical Centre. She has been awarded the Mark Jolly award and the Allan Kerr Grant excellence in teaching award for her contribution to junior medical staff training. Dr Sarkar takes a particular interest in interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and sleep disorders.

09.01.2022 If you have been to any of these locations please contact us on 82872040 and reschedule your appointment.

05.01.2022 Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: Northern Respiratory is continuing to provide respiratory and sleep consultations, including Telehealth consults for eligible patients. Unfortunately, lung function testing will only available in urgent cases until further notice We aim to continue providing the highest level of respiratory and sleep care while keeping both our patients and staff safe. During periods of uncertainty regarding COVID-19, providing ongoing access to our services for... patients who may be at higher risk is very important to us. Northern Respiratory is still open and we are still consulting existing and new patients for both respiratory and sleep reviews. We will continue to comply with the advice given by state and federal authorities. Unfortunately, under the recommendations of The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science we have suspended lung function testing until it is deemed safe to continue. Testing can still be performed in urgent cases, but only after approval by Dr Michael Chia. Patients will still be able to access care at our rooms in Elizabeth but will also be offered bulk billed Telehealth consultations (by video-link or phone consult), according to the Medicare Benefits Scheme criteria. Measures we are taking at Northern Respiratory to keep our patients and staff safe include: Additionally cleaning and disinfection of all areas including; reception, laboratories and consulting rooms Strict hygiene protocols: Both staff and patients are asked to wash their hands on arrival and hand sanitizer is available at the reception Pre-visit screening: We are screening all patients for symptoms via phone prior to their appointments Self-isolation: As per Australian Government guidelines we are screening patients and staff for international and interstate travel We will continue to monitor the ever-changing situation daily and our respiratory & sleep specialists are available to provide medical advice should you have any concerns. If you have any questions regarding your appointments please do not hesitate to call us on 8287 2040

03.01.2022 DR CARISSA YAP MBBS FRACP Respiratory & Sleep Physician. CLINIC TIMES... Consults alternate Fridays 10am - 5pm ****Please note Dr Yap is currently on maternity leave**** Dr Carissa Yap graduated with distinction from Monash University (MBBS) in Melbourne in 2009. She then completed physician training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and, subsequently specialised in respiratory medicine at Flinders Medical Centre with emphasis on a wide range of lung disorders. She also specialised in sleep medicine at Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH), which is renowned nationally as a leading tertiary centre for sleep medicine. Dr Yap is an award winning researcher and is active in clinical research to advance the field of respiratory and sleep medicine. She recently completed an extensive prospective research study at AISH in collaboration with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) and FHBHRU (Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit) to achieve weight loss in overweight patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Yap is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and is a member of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) as well as the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA). She consults in a wide range of respiratory and sleep disorders, in particular: chronic cough and breathing difficulties including asthma and COPD, lung infections and malignancies as well as narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome. Her special interest is in the investigation of the causes of sleepiness such as sleep apnoea and insomnia. Dr Yap takes priority in meeting the individual well-being needs of her patients and constantly considers their preferences in managing their illnesses. She is known for her good rapport with her patients at comprehensive consultations, taking time to address her patients’ concerns and queries as well as providing optimal follow up.

01.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM DR NUR SULAIMAN MBBS, FRACP Respiratory & Sleep Physician... CLINIC TIMES Consults every Wednesday 9am - 3pm Dr Nur Sulaiman graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the University of New South Wales in Sydney before moving to Adelaide in 2011. She did her internship and basic physician training at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), Woodville. She started her Advanced Training in Respiratory at TQEH in 2015 before being continuing on as a sleep fellow at the Sleep Health Services at Repatriation General Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. She is passionate about chronic lung diseases such as COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. Her other passion is of complex sleep disordered breathing and Circadian rhythm disorder. She is currently consulting in Northern Respiratory weekly and at QE Specialist Centre fortnightly. She has admitting rights to all the Calvary-based hospitals in South Australia, Flinders Private Hospital, The Memory Hospital and Ashford Hospital. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and doing amateur photography of beautiful landscapes.