Dr Breman Janarthanan
Respiratory & Sleep Physician
About Dr Breman Janarthanan
Dr Breman Janarthanan is a consultant Respiratory and Sleep Physician and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He manages all aspects of lung and sleep health, with a strong focus on personalised care and clear communication.
Dr Janarthanan completed his medical degree at James Cook University in Queensland before undertaking specialist training in respiratory and sleep medicine at The Prince of Wales Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and The Canberra Hospital. His training included six months in lung transplant medicine and a further twelve months in respiratory failure and sleep medicine, giving him extensive experience in diagnosing and managing complex airway and breathing disorders.
He currently works as a staff specialist at The Canberra Hospital, where he continues to support patients with advanced respiratory conditions, complex sleep disorders and chronic respiratory failure. His clinical interests include asthma, airway disease, interstitial lung disease, lung nodule work-up and the investigation of persistent daytime sleepiness.
Dr Janarthanan has particular expertise in the management of respiratory failure, including obesity hypoventilation syndrome and neuromuscular disease. He is fluent in Tamil, enabling effective communication with a diverse range of patients.
Clinical Interests
Dr Janarthanan provides expert assessment and management across the full spectrum of respiratory and sleep conditions, such as:
- Asthma and airway disease
- Lung nodules and lung nodule work-up
- Interstitial lung disease
- Respiratory failure, including obesity hypoventilation syndrome
- Neuromuscular disease with respiratory involvement
- Chronic cough and breathing disorders
- Daytime sleepiness
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
Dr Janarthanan offers specialist diagnostics and procedures like:
- Respiratory and sleep diagnostics
- Bronchoscopy
- Management of respiratory failure
- Lung function assessment
I pride myself on taking the time to get to know my patients, learn what is important to them, and advocate for them so they can feel supported through their health journey.
Dr Janarthanan focuses on delivering care that is:
Professional Qualifications
MBBS
FRACP
Research interest
Post-tuberculosis airways disease and treatment
Clinical trial sub-investigator – Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis clinic, Canberra Hospital
Associated organisations
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Sleep Association
Locations & Availability
Complete Health Australia Rouse Hill
Complete Health Australia Norwest
Why Choose CHA?
Every patient receives a thorough assessment and an individualised care plan.
