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Sivam, Sheila

Dr Sheila Sivam

Respiratory and Sleep Physician; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Service; Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Dr Sivam is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician. After completing her medical training in Nova Scotia, Canada, she undertook further specialist training in Boston, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
In Sydney, Australia, she completed her Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Fellowship requirements at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. Her PhD studies investigate the effects of obesity and under breathing on cognitive function and cardio-metabolic parameters.
Dr Sivam is also a part time Respiratory and Sleep Physician within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Service.

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