Sleep apnea specialists are not all the same. Assessment and treatment of sleep apnea can be guided by a doctor, a dentist or a whole-of-clinic approach. There are private and public services as well as options to arrange your own assessment from the comfort of your own home.

Here’s an overview of types of sleep apnea specialists, followed by a selection of options in your city.

Sleep Apnea Specialist options

Private Sleep & Respiratory physicians and clinics

Sleep & respiratory physicians are doctors who have specialist training in sleep medicine. They are qualified to diagnose and treat sleep apnea as well as other sleep disorders.

Some physicians work solo but most work within a clinic – either within a private hospital or in a stand-alone clinic. Many have the support of allied health clinicians, like psychologists, as well as technical assistance from sleep scientists.

Public Sleep & Respiratory services

All capital cities and many regional centres have sleep clinics as part of the state’s public hospital system. These are overseen by Sleep & Respiratory physicians and are staffed by doctors who are training in sleep medicine as well as nurses, scientists, and other allied health professionals.

Like any public health service, there can be long waiting times.

Dentists

One of the recognised treatments for sleep apnea is mandibular advancement splints (often referred to as ‘oral appliances’). These are most commonly fitted by dentists, meaning that some dentists and dental clinics specialise in sleep apnea.

Not all dentists have an interest in, or knowledge about sleep apnea and oral appliances, so you’ll need to search for one near you with this expertise.

SleepingTest.com

At Sleeping Test, we recommend testing for sleep apnea using the WatchPAT, a device specifically designed for being used in the comfort of your own bed on a night of your choice. The program is overseen by a registered nurse who specialises in sleep apnea and all tests are reviewed and reported by a Sleep & Respiratory physician.

If the barrier of waiting for an appointment and travelling to a clinic for testing is prohibitive for you, Sleeping Test is a fast and dynamic pathway to get testing done fast so, if needed, you can start sleep apnea treatment as soon as possible.

Finding sleep apnea specialists in your city

We’ve made it easier to start your sleep specialist search with a directory for each capital city in Australia. This list is by no means exhaustive and we’re not affiliated with these specialists in any way, but it’s a starting point to get you on your way to a better night’s sleep. An online search will help steer you toward plenty of options near you.

Sleep apnea specialists Melbourne

Epworth Sleep Centre

(a private facility that functions independently from the Epworth Healthcare Network)

126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 3002

Ph: (03) 9417 5113

Web: https://epworthsleepcentre.com.au/

Sleep & Respiratory Group

Suite 2, Cabrini Brighton, 243 New Street, Brighton 3186

(also other locations in Camberwell, Berwick, Malvern, Albury and Mildura)

Ph: (03) 9591 0066

Web: https://www.sleepgroup.com.au/contact-us

Sleep Disorders Service at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

City Campus, Level 5 East, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville 3010

Ph: (03) 9342 7807

Web: https://www.thermh.org.au/patients-visitors/services-clinics/respiratory-sleep-issues/sleep-medicine

Sleep apnea specialists Brisbane

Queensland Sleep

Locations include Brisbane South, Bowen Hills, Redlands and Springfield as well as regional towns of Hervey Bay, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast.

Ph: (07) 3217 2523

Web: https://queenslandsleep.com.au/

SleepCare

Greenslopes Sleep Investigation Centre, Newdegate Street, Greenslopes 3120

(also locations at Redlands and Sunnybank and a bulk-billing facility at Spring Hill)

Ph: (07) 3397 3036

Web: https://sleepcare.com.au/

Dr Andrew Rostenstengel

Level 1 Medical Suites

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside

627 Rode Rd, Chermside 4032

Ph: 3350 3060

Web: https://www.respiratorysleepqld.com.au/

Sleep apnea specialists Sydney

Sydney Sleep Centre

Suite 203, Level 2, 12-14 O’Connell Street, Sydney 2000

Ph: (02) 9252 6144

Web: https://www.sleepcentres.com.au/

Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

431 Glebe Point Road, Glebe 2037

Ph: (02) 9114 0000

Web: https://www.woolcock.org.au/sleep-experts

Specialist Medical Randwick, Chest & Sleep Centre

Level 2, The Campus Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick, 2031

Ph:(02) 93824668

Web: https://www.specialistmedicalrandwick.com.au/the-chest-and-sleep-centre/sleep-investigations/

Sleep apnea specialists Canberra

Canberra Sleep Clinic

Equinox Business Park

Ground Floor, Building 2, 70 Kent Street, Deakin 2600

Ph: (02) 6282 4955

Web: http://canberrasleepclinic.com.au/

Canberra Health Services Sleep Medicine

Canberra Hospital, Corner of Yamba and Hindmarsh Drive, Garran 2065

Ph: (02) 5124 2066

Web: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/sleep-medicine

Sleep & Lifestyle Clinic

61 Dundas Court, Phillip

Ph: (02) 6162 1802

Web: https://www.sleepandlifestyle.com.au/

Sleep apnea specialists Darwin

Darwin Private Respiratory & Sleep Health

Darwin Private Hospital, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810

Ph: (08) 8945 1972

Web: https://darwinsleephealth.com.au/contact-us/

CLM Sleep Co.

Shop 17B, Hibiscus Shoping Centre, 8 Leanyer Drive, Leanyer 0812

Ph: (08) 8981 1568

Web: http://www.clmsleep.com/

NT Medical Specialist

21 Vanderlin Drive, Wanguri 0810

Ph: (08) 7913 7873

Web: https://www.ntmedicalspecialist.com.au/contact-gastroenterologists-oncologists-darwin-nt/

Sleep apnea specialists Perth

Perth Respiratory and Sleep Clinic

Suite 27, 146 Mounts Bay Road, Perth 6000

Ph: (08) 9841 2244

Web: https://mounthospital.com.au/services/perth-sleep-cl

Perth Oral Medicine & Dental Sleep Centre

West Leaderville, Jandakot, Padbury and Midland

Ph: (08) 9376 6789

Web: https://oralmedsleep.com.au/oral-appliances-for-snoring-and-sleep-apnoea-2/

Dr Jack Philpott

Sleep WA

Hollywood Medical Centre, Suite 38, 85 Monash Ave, Nedlands 6009

Ph: 1300 570 700

https://www.sleepwa.com.au

Sleep apnea specialists Adelaide

Southern Sleep

1138a South Road, Clovelly Park 5042

Ph: (08) 8373 4430

Web: https://www.southernsleep.com.au/

Adelaide Sleep

Level 5, 120 Angas Street

Adelaide 5000

Ph: (08) 8359 2411

https://adelaidesleep.com.au/contact-sleep-doctor/

Sleep SA

North Eastern Community Hospital

580 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown SA 5074

Ph: (08) 8364 4434

Web: https://www.sleepsa.com.au/contact/

Sleep apnea specialists Hobart

Hobart Sleep Clinic

Health Dynamics Suite 1, Ground Floor, 2-8 Kirksway Place, Battery Point 7004

Ph: 1300 626 730

Web: https://www.mansemedical.com.au/sleep-services/

Health Dynamics Tasmania

Hobart, Launceston and Devonport

Ph: 1300 731 615

Web: https://www.healthdynamics.com.au/

Salamanca Dental

Level 4, 18A / 33 Salamanca Place, Battery Point 7004

Ph: (03) 6288 8070

Web: https://www.salamancadental.com.au/mandibular-advancement-splint-hobart/

Sleep apnea specialists in regional and rural Australia

If you look above at your state’s capital you might see options of sleep apnea specialists based in regional towns as well as cities. You’ll also be able to search for specialists who work exclusively near you.

Other options

The sleep apnea specialists listed above are a starting point but there are plenty of other options for you depending on your preferences and location. And don’t forget about the option for having a sleep apnea testing device delivered by Sleeping Test direct to your door.

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