Prof John Massie is a specialist in paediatric respiratory medicine. John graduated from the University of Sydney in 1989, then the Diploma of Child Health in 1993, specialist qualifications as a paediatric respiratory physician in 1996, then a PhD in cystic fibrosis though the University of Sydney in 1999. John has been a consultant in respiratory medicine at RCH Melbourne since 1999.

John helps local GPs and paediatricians with assessment and management of children with complex breathing symptoms, including: wheeze, upper airway noise, persistent cough, exercise-related shortness of breath, snoring, recurrent pneumonia, neonatal lung disease and obstructive sleep apnoea. John’s clinic includes lung function testing where appropriate (from 6 years of age onwards), to assist in diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory conditions.

John visits the Geelong Children’s Clinic in February, May, August and November.