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Dr Vinod Aiyappan

Speciality: Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

Dr. Vinod Aiyappan MBBS, MD, FRCP Edin., FRACP

Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialist

Dr. Vinod Aiyappan is a specialist in Respiratory and Sleep medicine with extensive experience in general medicine and believes in providing ‘holistic’ care to his patients. He has trained and worked in various hospitals in the U.K (National Health Service) and Australia, after completing similar training in India. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and also a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Dr Vinod Aiyappan is experienced in all aspects of thoracic medicine and sleep medicine, including bronchoscopy, complex sleep disorders and non-invasive ventilation. Apart from his clinical work, he is also actively involved in research and teaching and is a lecturer at Flinders University.

Dr Vinod Aiyappan has got a pleasant manner which endears him to his patients and colleagues alike and he understands the importance of good communication (with patients and GPs) in patient care.

His special interests include:

-          Difficult  airway diseases ( Severe asthma and COPD)

-          Complex sleep disorders and non-invasive ventilation ( CPAP and BiPAP)

-          Chronic cough

Dr. Vinod Aiyappan will address your patients concerns, answer their queries and provide a comprehensive management plan to ensure optimal care.