Eli J. Dabscheck

Pulmonologist

Male📍 Melbourne

About of Eli J. Dabscheck

Eli J. Dabscheck is a pulmonologist based in Melbourne, working from 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. He looks after people with breathing problems that can be ongoing, but also people who need help when things suddenly flare up.


Lung and airway issues are at the centre of his work. That can include asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and other long-term conditions that make breathing harder over time. Some patients also come in with cough, wheeze, chest tightness, or low breathing comfort during everyday activities.


He also helps with sleep and breathing disorders. This includes obstructive sleep apnoea, and obesity hypoventilation syndrome, where breathing can be affected during sleep. At times, these issues can link to excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and other day-to-day changes, so care often goes beyond just the lungs.


Allergies and upper airway problems can play a role too. Eli treats things like allergic rhinitis and looks at breathing trouble that may come from the vocal cords, including vocal cord dysfunction. In many cases, the goal is to find what’s driving the symptoms and set up a plan that makes life feel more manageable.


For some people, the situation is more complex. He cares for patients with rarer lung conditions such as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) and other unusual airway diseases. He may also be involved with care plans that include issues like pleural fluid problems, lung scarring or injury-related changes, and breathing concerns connected to other health problems such as heart failure or GERD.


Eli’s work can also include procedures like endoscopy, depending on what a patient needs. For severe lung disease, he may help coordinate care where advanced treatments are on the table, including lung transplant pathways.


Specific education details and length of experience aren’t listed here, but he provides specialist lung care for both common conditions and the trickier, mixed-up cases. He focuses on practical next steps, clear explanations, and getting people the right support for their situation.

Services & Conditions Treated

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)AsthmaBronchitisChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Obstructive Sleep ApneaTracheobronchopathia OsteoplasticaAllergic RhinitisAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Bronchiolitis ObliteransCerebral HypoxiaEndoscopyExcessive Daytime SleepinessGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Heart FailureLung TransplantMajor DepressionObesityParapneumonic Pleural EffusionSilicosisSubcutaneous EmphysemaVocal Cord Dysfunction

Publications

1 total

Efficacy and safety of a whole lung lavage program for artificial stone silicosis.

Journal of thoracic disease • July 01, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Eli J. Dabscheck offer?
Dr Dabscheck provides a range of pulmonary and related services, including management of COPD, asthma, bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, allergic rhinitis, AAT deficiency, bronchiolitis obliterans and other lung and airway conditions. Endoscopy and assessment of related respiratory issues are also available.
Which conditions can Dr Dabscheck help with?
He treats conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD-related breathing issues, obesity-related hypoventilation, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other lung and sleep-related concerns. If you’re unsure whether your issue fits, ask at your appointment.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Dabscheck?
To arrange a consult, contact the practice at the Melbourne clinic location listed. The staff can guide you on availability and any referral requirements.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring any relevant medical records, imaging results, current medications and a list of symptoms. It helps to note how long you’ve had the issue and how it affects your day-to-day activities.
Do you treat sleep-related breathing problems?
Yes. Dr Dabscheck treats obstructive sleep apnea and related breathing concerns, along with assessments that may involve sleep-related symptoms and daytime sleepiness.
Is endoscopy available as part of the service?
Endoscopy is listed among the services offered. If this is needed for your evaluation, the team will discuss suitability and next steps during your visit.