Respiratory & Sleep Services in Launceston

Launceston Respiratory and Sleep Centre was launched in 2014 under the directorship of Dr Collin Chia, with the aim to provide high quality patient focused care.

Dr Collin Chia

A local graduate from the University of Tasmania (Honours), and a specialist in respiratory and sleep medicine with special interest in lung cancer and interventional bronchoscopy, asthma, COPD, ILD, pulmonary hypertension and sleep disorders. Dr Chia recognizes the importance of attending international conferences to benefit you with the newest and most innovative therapies.

Dr David Charlesworth

Is a highly experienced General Perioperative, Respiratory and Sleep Physician with widespread intensive care experience. David is also a qualified and practicing Intensivist.

He is committed to providing the best personalized care for his patients; in particular in developing treatment strategies to deliver optimum clinical success for patients presenting with complex medical concerns. He has particular interest in helping people with sleep apnea, neuromuscular conditions and complex breathing problems during sleep. Dr Charlesworth cares for patients with obesity-related breathing difficulties, neuromuscular and respiratory failure syndromes, providing thorough assessments and personalised treatment plans. His goal is to help every patient achieve better sleep, improved breathing and enhanced quality of life.

In 1991, Dr Charlesworth completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and followed this with a Bachelor of Medicine (Honours). David is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and the College of Intensive Care Medicine. His areas of interest have led him to completing the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) in 2006 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography. To cement his academic highlights, David has completed training at top hospitals in Cambridge, London and Melbourne.

Dr Charlesworth is a multi-trained specialist proving expert care in the following areas:

  • General medicine
  • Perioperative medicine
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Intensive care.

First and foremost, David is dedicated to the long-term care of his patients and allows the time to thoroughly assess each case before developing a customised treatment plan. He understands that the best outcomes are achieved when the patient is given the time to fully discuss their health concerns and are given options to achieve the best quality of life possible. David is a strong advocate for working collaboratively with patient referrers to ensure the best outcomes.