Dr Jonathon Parker is a dual trained Respiratory (Thoracic) and Sleep Specialist practicing on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

Jonathon completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Queensland, followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. He began working as a doctor in 2014 and undertook initial internal medicine training at Gold Coast University Hospital, followed by advanced specialty training in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine at The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and Cairns Hospital. This was followed by an additional Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at RBWH.

Jonathon holds appointments as a Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at RBWH and Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. He is a member of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, the European Respiratory Society, and the Australasian Sleep Association.

Jonathon consults privately at Pimpama Health Precinct, Gold Coast Private Hospital, and Pindara Private Hospital. He is dual-trained and has expertise across a broad range of respiratory and sleep conditions. In terms of respiratory conditions, he has a particular interest in managing patients with asthma, smoking-related lung diseases, chronic cough, shortness of breath, lung cancer, fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He is proficient in thoracic procedures, including advanced bronchoscopy and both linear and convex EBUS.

In terms of sleep medicine, Jonathon has a particular interest in CPAP therapy and weight loss as treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), excessive daytime tiredness, restless legs syndrome, nacrolepsy, bruxism and insomnia.

Jonathon is committed to ongoing education and research. He has presented at national and international conferences on a broad range of respiratory and sleep topics. He stays up-to-date with the latest practices and medical technologies

Outside of medicine, Jonathon is an avid fan of the Titans, Reds, and Lions.