Dr Jose Thomas
Consultant in Respiratory
and Sleep Medicine
Dr Thomas’ clinical experience spans over three decades and he has been a Consultant Physician since 1995. He is accredited as ‘European Somnologist-Expert in Sleep Medicine’ by the European Sleep Research Society (2014).
Dr Thomas led the development of the Aneurin Bevan Sleep Centre, the “tertiary” referral centre for Sleep Medicine in Wales. He is the Clinical Lead for sleep services for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Dr Thomas’ clinical experience spans over three decades and he has been a Consultant Physician since 1995. He is accredited as ‘European Somnologist-Expert in Sleep Medicine’ by the European Sleep Research Society (2014).
Dr Thomas lead led the development of the Aneurin Bevan Sleep Centre, the “tertiary” referral centre for Sleep Medicine in Wales. He is the Clinical Lead for sleep services for the aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Dr Jose Thomas
Dr Thomas has expertise in Respiratory Medicine as well as Sleep medicine and its subspecialities.
We believe that a correct diagnosis is the key to effective treatment. This requires accurate clinical assessment, appropriate diagnostic testing and accurate interpretation of tests. Dr Thomas has extensive experience all these aspects and takes pride in providing a high quality service.
Specialist in:
Sleep Medicine
Dr Thomas’ main speciality is Sleep Medicine. He has wide experience in managing sleep apnoea. He has special interests in Neurological sleep disorders, including Restless Legs Syndrome (especially in RLS refractory to usual treatments), Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder, Sleep Walking and other NREM parasomnias and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders. He is trained and experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Chronic Insomnia Disorder.
Respiratory Medicine
Dr Thomas has extensive experience in general respiratory medicine and over the years he has cared for adult patients with the full spectrum of respiratory diseases including asthma, chronic cough, COPD, unexplained breathlessness, Interstitial Lung Diseases and others. He has long standing special interests in asthma and COPD and management of unexplained breathlessness.
Sleep Studies
The diagnosis of sleep apnoea is confirmed objectively by sleep studies. In most cases, sleep apnoea can be diagnosed on home sleep studies. We offer home sleep studies. Sleep apnoea tests are performed on one or two nights. We can arrange advanced sleep studies in the patient’s home.
Behavioural Sleep Medicine - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia
Dr Thomas is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and is experienced in CBT for Insomnia. He also has experience in Behavioural Treatment of other sleep disorders, especially Circadian Rhythm Sleep disorders such as Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder and management of intolerance to CPAP therapy.”
Sleep Technology
Dr Thomas’ main speciality is Sleep Medicine. He has wide experience in managing sleep apnoea. He has special interests in Neurological sleep disorders, including Restless Legs Syndrome (especially in RLS refractory to usual treatments), Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder, Sleep Walking and other NREM parasomnias and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders. He is trained and experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Chronic Insomnia Disorder.
Behavioural Sleep Medicine - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia
Dr Thomas is trained in trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and is experienced CBT for Insomnia. He also has experience in Behavioural Treatment of sleep disorders, especially Circadian Rhythm Sleep disorders such as Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder.
Qualifications
Dr Thomas qualified in medicine in India and trained in respiratory medicine in South Wales. He trained as a sleep technologist and gained accreditation as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist. He then trained in Sleep Medicine and was accredited as “European Somnologist – Expert in Sleep Medicine” by the European Sleep Research Society. He trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with the School of Psychology of Cardiff University.
Qualifications and professional memberships/registrations
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor or Surgery (MBBS)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
European Somnologist – Expert in Sleep Medicines – 2014
Post-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cardiff School of
Psychology, Cardiff University
Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT)
Member, European Sleep Research Society,
Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Member, British Sleep Society
Member, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
