North Bay Breathing Clinic

Consultative respirology and sleep medicine for adults in North Bay, Ontario, led by Dr. Irfan Khan. The clinic is accepting new patients and a referral is always required.

Referral fax
705-478-8711

Specialist care in

Respirology & Sleep Medicine

North Bay, Ontario

Dr. Irfan Khan

Your specialist

Dr. Irfan Khan, MBBS, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Irfan Khan is a respirologist and sleep specialist, and was the first respirologist in North Bay. He holds MBBS, MD and FRCPC.

He trained in medicine at D. Y. Patil Medical College and completed a respirology residency at Grant Medical College, both in India, followed by internal medicine and a respirology fellowship at the University of Toronto.

His clinical interests are severe asthma and the management of COPD. Consultations are in English.

Areas of care

What does the clinic treat?

Adults referred by a family physician, nurse practitioner or other specialist. The clinic describes only the areas below.

General respiratory consultations

Assessment of a breathing problem raised by your referring provider.

Asthma

Assessment and ongoing management. Severe asthma is a clinical interest of Dr. Khan.

COPD

Assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Persistent cough

Review of a cough that has not settled.

Breathlessness

Assessment of shortness of breath.

Abnormal lung imaging

Review of a finding on imaging arranged by another provider.

Tests and investigations

Will I have tests at the office?

No. Tests are not performed at the Algonquin Avenue office. When an investigation is needed, the office arranges it and confirms the location with you.

  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Methacholine challenge testing
  • Elective bronchoscopy
  • Lung imaging
  • Polysomnograms

Patients

How do I get an appointment?

  • Ask your family physician, nurse practitioner or specialist to fax a referral to the clinic.
  • The office contacts you once the referral has been reviewed.
  • Bring your health card and a list of your current medications.
  • To change or cancel, call the office at 705-478-6888.

For healthcare professionals

Referrals

Referrals are accepted by fax. A referral is required for every consultation.

Referral fax

705-478-8711

Where to find us

Suite 405, 1221 Algonquin Avenue
North Bay, Ontario P1B 4Y3

Free parking at the building, with additional parking across the street. An elevator serves the clinic on the fourth floor.

Office hours

Monday to Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday
Closed

The clinic does not publish an email address and does not collect patient information through this website. Please call the office during opening hours.