Paul M. Pilowsky

Pulmonologist

Male📍 Sydney

About of Paul M. Pilowsky

Paul M. Pilowsky is a Pulmonologist based at 7 Eliza Street, Sydney, NSW 2042, Australia. He looks after people with breathing and oxygen related health issues, as well as conditions that can affect how the body manages things like blood pressure, blood sugar, and sleep.


In day to day care, this can include problems linked to obstructive sleep apnoea, where breathing can pause during sleep. Sleep apnoea can make people feel exhausted in the daytime, and it can also put extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. At times, it also overlaps with other health concerns, so care often needs a steady, practical approach.


Paul also works with people facing situations like cerebral hypoxia (when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen) and seizures, including absence seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures. These aren’t simple problems to deal with, and they can be stressful for families. In many cases, the goal is to help keep symptoms safer and more predictable, while coordinating care so nothing gets missed.


Some referrals also involve familial dysautonomia, low blood pressure, and low blood sugar. Others may come in with hypertension or polycystic kidney disease, where breathing and overall body health can affect each other. Paul’s role can be about understanding the breathing side, spotting changes early, and supporting the broader treatment plan.


There are times when urgent or complex illness brings people in too. For example, health concerns such as West Nile virus infection can involve more than one body system, so follow up and monitoring matter. Some patients also have care needs around sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) pathways, where clear guidance and careful planning are important.


Paul’s practice also includes conditions that can connect to treatment history, such as vagotomy. And because people’s health doesn’t always sit in one neat box, he works with what’s going on overall—breathing, oxygen levels, and the body’s day to day balance.


Clinical trials and research details aren’t listed here, but the focus stays on hands-on, real world care. If you’re dealing with breathing problems, sleep related issues, or oxygen related concerns, Paul helps untangle the picture and move forward step by step.

Services & Conditions Treated

Cerebral HypoxiaLow Blood PressureVagotomyAbsence SeizureFamilial DysautonomiaGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureHypertensionLow Blood SugarObstructive Sleep ApneaPolycystic Kidney DiseaseSeizuresSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)West Nile Virus Infection

Publications

1 total

Illuminating the mechanisms underlying obstructive sleep apnea.

Acta physiologica (Oxford, England) • August 22, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Paul M. Pilowsky offer?
Dr Pilowsky's services include management of conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, low blood sugar, low blood pressure and seizures, as well as cerebral hypoxia and other related concerns.
What conditions does he treat?
He treats a range of issues such as seizures (including absence and generalized tonic–clonic seizures), sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), polycystic kidney disease, West Nile virus infections and vascular or respiratory concerns linked to lung and heart health.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is at 7 Eliza Street, Sydney, NSW 2042, Australia.
How can I book an appointment?
Please contact the clinic to arrange an appointment. The exact booking process isn’t listed here.
Does he treat sleep-related breathing problems?
Yes, obstructive sleep apnea is listed among the conditions he addresses.
Which health concerns should I discuss at my visit?
Consider bringing up symptoms or history related to seizures, sleep issues, blood pressure, blood sugar, and any suspected cerebral hypoxia or related conditions.