Sleep Doctors in Canterbury: How to Find a Specialist

Quick answer: Find Sleep Doctors lists 22 sleep providers and centers across Canterbury, New Zealand, including Christchurch, Strowan, Middleton and Riccarton. This guide explains how to compare listed providers, what a sleep assessment may involve, access and cost points to check, and questions to ask before booking. It is directory information, not medical advice.

Sleep Doctors in Canterbury at a glance

Canterbury has listed sleep providers and centers in four cities. Use the Canterbury region page for the full directory, or open a city page for a narrower view.

City	Listed providers and centers	Directory link
Christchurch	1	Christchurch sleep providers
Strowan	11	Strowan sleep providers
Middleton	5	Middleton sleep providers
Riccarton	5	Riccarton sleep providers

Specialties in the directory include Sleep Medicine, Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine. Some entries are individual clinicians and others are clinics or hospital services, so read each profile before contacting a provider.

How to choose a sleep doctor in Canterbury

Start with location, specialty and contact details. A provider close to home or work may make follow-up visits easier, especially if you need repeated appointments or device checks. If your concern is complex, a respiratory or sleep medicine service may be relevant. The directory does not rate providers, so use the listed facts as a starting point and confirm current services directly.

For general selection tips, read how to choose a sleep clinic. If you are starting from symptoms rather than a referral, finding a sleep doctor near me may help you plan your search.

What to expect

A sleep assessment often begins with a clinical history and may include a sleep study. Some studies are completed in a clinic or hospital, while others use equipment at home. Read what a sleep study involves and home sleep study basics for general background. Your clinician will decide which option is appropriate for you.

Insurance, cost and access

In New Zealand, access may involve public hospital services, private clinics, or a mix of both. Ask whether a referral is needed, what the appointment includes, and whether there are separate charges for testing or follow-up. The directory does not list prices, so confirm costs directly with the provider. If you have health insurance, check your policy wording and any referral requirements before booking.

Neighborhoods and access

Listed providers are in Christchurch, Strowan, Middleton and Riccarton. Addresses include 2 Riccarton Avenue in Christchurch, Level 1, Milford Chambers, 249 Papanui Road in Strowan, Unit 6, 10 Acheron Drive in Middleton, and 53 Straven Road in Riccarton. Phone numbers are listed on each profile. Check parking, public transport and appointment times when you contact a clinic.

Provider or center	Specialty	City	Phone	Profile
Christchurch Hospital – Respiratory Services	Respiratory Medicine	Christchurch	03 364 0640	View profile
Sleep Well Clinic - Christchurch	Sleep Medicine	Middleton	03 341 8903	View profile
Canterbury Respiratory Care	Respiratory Medicine	Riccarton	03 358 4861	View profile
Angela Moran BMLSc	Pulmonary Medicine	Riccarton	03 358 4861	View profile
Alex Bartle Direct	Sleep Medicine	Middleton	0800 22 75 33	View profile
Dr Teurai Chikura	Respiratory Medicine	Strowan	03 356 0086	View profile
Dr Michael Hlavac	Respiratory Medicine	Strowan	03 356 0086	View profile
Prof Lutz Beckert	Respiratory Medicine	Middleton	0800 22 75 33	View profile
Dr Michael Epton	Respiratory Medicine	Strowan	03 356 0086	View profile
Dr Richard Laing	Respiratory Medicine	Strowan	03 356 0086	View profile

Questions to ask before booking

• Do I need a referral, and from which type of clinician?
• What sleep problems or conditions does the provider assess?
• Is testing done in clinic, at home, or both?
• What are the fees for consultations, tests and follow-up?
• How are results explained and who provides ongoing care?
• What are the expected wait times for an appointment?

Frequently asked questions

How many sleep providers are listed in Canterbury?

Find Sleep Doctors lists 22 sleep providers and centers across Canterbury, New Zealand.

Which cities have listed providers?

Listed providers are in Christchurch, Strowan, Middleton and Riccarton.

Are all listed entries individual doctors?

No. The directory mixes individual clinicians with sleep centers, clinics and hospital services.

Does the directory show prices?

No. Confirm fees, testing charges and follow-up costs directly with the provider.

Can I book without a referral?

Referral rules vary by provider and service. Ask the clinic before booking.

Is this medical advice?

No. This is directory information to help you compare listed providers.

How we built this guide

This guide is based on Find Sleep Doctors directory data for Canterbury, New Zealand. Sources include the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the NHLBI. Last updated: 2026-10-26. Byline: Find Sleep Doctors Editorial Team. This is directory information, not medical advice; consult a qualified clinician for personal health decisions.