CANSLEEP - Key Persons


Dr Michael Hlavac

Job Titles:
  • Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Michael completed advanced training in Respiratory Medicine at Christchurch Hospital before traveling to Australia to gain experience in Sleep Medicine. He spent 3 years at the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health in South Australia where he completed sleep full FRACP Level 2 sleep training and completed a PhD in the field of sleep medicine. He is currently Clinical Director of Sleep Services at Christchurch Hospital.

Dr Mike Epton

Job Titles:
  • Respiratory Physician
Mike trained as a Respiratory Physician in Christchurch and subsequently completed a PhD in Perth, Western Australia. He is now Director of the Canterbury Respiratory Research Group and he has gained further training in Sleep Medicine in the US.

Dr Richard Laing

Job Titles:
  • Respiratory Physician

Dr Teurai Chikura

Job Titles:
  • Respiratory and Sleep Physician
  • Respiratory Physician
Teurai is a Respiratory Physician with an interest in sleep. After moving from Zimbabwe 10 years ago, Teurai undertook FRACP accredited training in Respiratory medicine at Dunedin and Christchurch Hospitals. Teurai has comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep apnoea. He regularly reports diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography at Christchurch Hospital.