Dr Aaron Oh
MBBS (Adel.), FRACP
Respiratory & Sleep Physician
Dr Aaron Oh believes in providing clear and easily understood communication with patients to allow them to be fully informed and comfortable with their care.
He strives to ensure that his patients feel heard, understood, and valued in their healthcare journey.
Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Specialist in Adelaide
Dr Aaron Oh is a Respiratory & Sleep Physician who completed his medical degree at the University of Adelaide.
He underwent Respiratory specialist training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was also Chief Medical Resident. He completed his Sleep Medicine fellowship at the Flinders Medical Centre/Australian Institute of Sleep Health.
Dr Oh has held committee and subcommittee positions within the University of Adelaide (Faculty of Health Science) and the Australasian Sleep Association. He is a former committee member of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (SA/NT Branch). He is a present Burnside War Memorial Hospital Sleep Centre Committee member.
Dr Oh has admitting rights at Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Ashford Hospital, and St Andrew's Hospital. He performs bronchoscopies at Calvary Adelaide Hospital.
He also oversees the lung function lab at Specialists on Hutt.
Respiratory & Sleep Services
Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Specialist in Adelaide
Respiratory conditions
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Chronic cough
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Emphysema
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Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
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Interstitial lung disease (Lung fibrosis)
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Sarcoidosis
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Suspected lung cancer - lung masses or nodules
Sleep Disorders
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Snoring
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Sleep apnoea - obstructive, central, or mixed
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Circadian rhythm disorder
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Restless legs syndrome
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Narcolepsy
Diagnostic Services
Sleep Studies: Both hospital-based (level 1) and home-based (level 2).
Hospital tests include Mean Sleep Latency Testing and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing.
Dr Oh does not order level 3/4 sleep studies.
Respiratory Function Testing: Comprehensive lung function assessments, bronchoprovocation testing (mannitol testing), & 6 minute walk tests.
Bronchoscopy: Dr Oh has expertise in flexible bronchoscopy and linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures.
He performs procedures at Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Therapeutic Interventions
CPAP Therapy: For sleep apnoea and related conditions.
Medical Therapies:
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Selection of inhaler therapy for airway disorders such as asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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PBS access to highly specialised drugs for severe asthma, lung fibrosis, and narcolepsy syndrome.