Respiratory services — Otago and Southland

Respiratory medicine is the branch of medicine that treats people with diseases affecting the lungs and breathing.


Contact us

You can email Respiratory services at contactus@southerndhb.govt.nz or call:

Respiratory services are also available at Dunstan Hospital.

Dunstan Hospital (external link)


Where to find us

Dunedin Hospital

Street address

201 Great King Street
Dunedin

Postal address

Respiratory services
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand

Southland Hospital

Street address

Kew Road
Invercargill

Postal address

Respiratory services
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
New Zealand


Services we provide

Respiratory specialists provide care for a wide range of respiratory conditions such as:

  • asthma
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • cystic fibrosis
  • lung cancer
  • sleep apnoea.

They work closely with other physicians as many inpatient events are caused by respiratory disease.

Acute and inpatient respiratory services are provided by the respiratory teams at Dunedin Hospital. Patients with acute respiratory conditions admitted elsewhere in the Southern region are managed by General medicine services.


Referral information

We accept referrals from your main healthcare provider or other health professional involved in your care.