Respiratory Medicine

A respiratory doctor is a medical doctor
with special training and skills in
the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases such as asthma or cystic fibrosis

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About Respiratory Physicians Consulting at Adelaide Paediatrics

A respiratory doctor is a medical doctor with special training and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases such as asthma or cystic fibrosis.

We are proud to have Dr Greg Smith and Dr John Widger consulting in their private practices at Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville and Mile End locations respectively.

How does a Respiratory Physician help?

If your child has breathing problems, he or she might see a respiratory physician. A respiratory physician might also treat other breathing problems caused by asthma, cystic fibrosis, persistent cough, noisy breathing or other lung conditions. Respiratory physicians can also help with sleep problems like obstructive sleep apnoea and snoring.

Meet Consulting Respiratory Physicians

  • Independent Paediatric Respiratory Physician
    ABN 69 074 576 359

    Qualifications: MBBS DipObst FRACP

    Greg is a Paediatric Respiratory Physician with extensive experience in respiratory and sleep-related medicine in both the public and private sectors in Paediatric and Adolescent patients (up to 18 years of age). He is a member of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.

    Greg offers a full range of diagnostic testing and treatments for all disorders of both the upper and lower respiratory systems, including snoring and sleep disorders, asthma, chronic cough, recurrent bronchitis and respiratory infections, and congenital disorders of the respiratory system. He is also a Respiratory Allergist, and offers a full range of diagnostic and management procedures in respiratory allergy, including inhalant skin prick testing, and desensitization, both sublingual and subcutaneous.

    As well as consulting in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End rooms, Greg holds the position of Senior Staff Specialist in the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

    Make an appointment:

    Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031
    T: 08 7123 6147

  • Independent Paediatric Respiratory & Sleep Physician
    ABN 68 620 820 073

    Qualifications: MB BCh MD MRCPI FRACP

    John is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician. He is a Senior Consultant at the Women and Children’s Hospital. Previously John was Head of Respiratory Medicine at Sydney Children’s Hospital from 2013 to 2019.

    John grew up in Ireland where he graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons Medical School in 2001. He began his paediatric training in Dublin before moving to Melbourne in 2004. He completed fellowships in Respiratory Medicine at the world-renowned Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and in Sleep Medicine at the Melbourne Children’s Sleep Center at Monash Children’s.

    John consults in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End location and has expertise in childhood lung conditions such as asthma, exercise-induced shortness of breath, chronic cough and recurrent chest infections. He is also an expert in childhood sleep issues such as obstructive sleep apnoea, night-time waking and bedtime refusal. John has published research in several peer-reviewed journals and has an ongoing involvement in research and teaching.

    Make an appointment:

    Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031
    T: 08 7123 6147

Make a booking

Independent Medical Specialists consulting in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics triage incoming referrals and aim to accommodate urgent referrals as soon as possible, offering the earliest available appointment
with a paediatrician

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
    Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
    57-59 Anzac Highway
    Ashford SA 5035

    T: 08 7123 6171
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
    Mark Oliphant Building
    8/5 Laffer Drive
    Bedford Park
    SA 5042

    T: 08 7123 6149
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
    360 Magill Road
    Kensington Park
    SA 5068

    T: 08 7123 6176
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    SuperGym Therapy & Rehab Centre
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031

    T: 08 7123 6147
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
    221-223 Main South Road
    Morphett Vale SA 5162

    T: 08 7123 6163
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
    2/50 Victoria Road
    Mount Barker SA 5251

    T: 08 7123 6175
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
    Calvary Hospital
    89 Strangways Terrace
    North Adelaide SA 5006

    T: 08 7123 6173
    F: 08 7123 0821