Dr Shyamala Pradeepan

Dr Shyamala Pradeepan is an accomplished Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Consultant with years of experience. She consults at the prestigious John Hunter Hospital, as well as privately at 50 Smith Street, Charlestown. Dr Pradeepan acquired her training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the renowned Royal Adelaide Hospital, followed by a Sleep fellowship at the Sleep Centre at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, in the United States.

Dr Pradeepan is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related breathing problems such as sleep apnoea and other non-respiratory sleep disorders. Her interests are focused on multimodal therapies in obstructive sleep apnoea, and she has a particular expertise in caring for obese patients with breathing issues.

Dr Pradeepan's respiratory specialities include examining patients for cough and dyspnoea, treating severe asthma, patients suffering from breathing disorders in motor neuron disease, cystic fibrosis, and non-invasive ventilation.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Pradeepan is keenly interested in research. Her primary research interests lie in the area of CPAP adherence in the treatment of sleep apnoea; specifically, she is exploring the effectiveness of various types of CPAP devices.

Dr Pradeepan's personal approach to her work involves personally triaging all referrals, both in the public and private sectors, allowing her to prioritize urgent cases. She is regarded highly in the field and has received many accolades for her compassionate patient care and excellence in medical practice.