Our Specialists

Dr Ashleigh Cruickshank

Physician (Respiratory & Sleep)

Dr Ashleigh Cruickshank is a Fellowship-trained Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician providing expert care for adults with sleep-related breathing disorders and complex respiratory conditions. She consults from the medical suites at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, contributing to both outpatient assessment and clinical sleep services within the Darling Downs community. Dr Cruickshank completed her specialist training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane and Townsville University Hospital. Following this, she undertook a Sleep Medicine Fellowship at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, enhancing her expertise in advanced sleep diagnostics and therapeutic approaches. After attaining Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, she returned to Toowoomba where she also holds a public appointment as a Staff Specialist at Toowoomba Hospital. Dr Cruickshank is experienced in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of sleep disorders and respiratory conditions. Her approach emphasises evidence-based practice, personalised care planning and close collaboration with referring clinicians to optimise long-term health outcomes. Dr Cruickshank’s practice forms part of the Darling Downs Respiratory & Sleep Clinic, offering comprehensive sleep medicine consultation and support services, including sleep study coordination integrated with St Andrew’s Hospital facilities.

Education & Qualifications

BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRACP

Special Interests

• obstructive sleep apnoea
• complex sleep related disorders
• sleep disturbance related to respiratory muscle weakness
• interpretation of sleep studies and CPAP assessment and titration

To arrange an appointment with Dr Cruickshank, please contact:
email
phone
(07) 4646 2667
fax
(07) 4646 4668
location

Darling Downs Respiratory & Sleep Clinic Suite 8 St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital 280 North Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350