Dynamic Drug Advancement Limited | Durham Institute of Respirology
Durham Institute of Respirology
At Durham Institute of Respirology we are committed to providing exceptional care to all of our patients. Our team of physicians include Dr. George Philteos, Dr. Anushya Chelvanathan, Dr. Sean O'Loghlen and Dr. Dennys Andrea Franco Avecilla. For more information about our team please see below.
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Each of our physicians are currently accepting new patients. A referral from your family doctor or Nurse Practitioner is required for consultation with our physicians.
Dr. George Philteos, M.B.B.Ch., MSc, F.R.C.P.(C); D. ABSM
Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dynamic Drug Advancement Principal Investigator
Dr. George Philteos received his Medical Degree from AIN Shams University, completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland and his Fellowship in Respirology at the University of Saskatoon.
Dr. Philteos specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of different conditions and diseases related to the lungs, and the entire respiratory system. He treats common conditions including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, interstitial lung diseases, and several others.
Dr. Philteos has been conducting clinical research at his practice for over 15 years. He is passionate about exploring innovative new medicines and technologies and making these more accessible to his patients. Participating in over 35 studies to date, Dr. Philteos has helped countless patients access breakthrough treatments through clinical trials. Common diseases being studied by Dr. Philteos include: Asthma, COPD, Chronic Cough and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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Languages Spoken
English & Arabic
Dr. Anushya Chelvanathan
Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dynamic Drug Advancement Sub-Investigator
Dr. Anushya Chelvanathan received her Medical Degree from University of Bristol, UK and completed her General Internal Medicine residency training at the McMaster University, Hamilton. She finished her postgraduate clinical residency training in Respirology. She went on to further sub-specialize in Sleep Medicine at McMaster University. Her training focus is on sleep disorder breathing. Dr. Chelvanathan is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Respirology. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in General Internal Medicine and Respirology.
She has also successfully completed the examination for special competence in sleep medicine. Dr. Chelvanathan has a keen clinical sense and is dedicated to delivering highly competent as well as compassionate care to all her patients. Her special interests include medical education, primary and secondary preventative medicine in respirology, management of patients with sleep disordered breathing, narcolepsy/hypersomnia and nocturnal movement disorders.
Languages Spoken
English & Tamil
Dr. Sean O'Loghlen
Respirologist
Dr. Sean O'Loghlen received his Medical Degree from Queen's University. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Queen's University and finished his postgraduate clinical residency training in Respirology.
Dr. O'Loghlen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of different conditions and diseases related to the lungs, and the entire respiratory system. He treats common conditions including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, interstitial lung diseases, and several others.
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Languages Spoken
English