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Professional statement
Dr Amit Patel is a leading London Consultant Respiratory physician specialising in the investigation and management of all respiratory diseases including acute and chronic cough, asthma, breathlessness of unknown cause, COPD, lung cancer, respiratory failure, sleep apnoea, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease and bronchiectasis, and is the clinical lead for respiratory medicine at King's College Hospital, London.
He has a number of private clinics in London, alongside his NHS work at King's College Hospital and Guys and St Thomas's Hospital. During Dr Patel's higher specialist training he obtained an MD in the Division of Asthma, Allergy, and Lung Biology within King’s College London.
Dr Amit Patel holds a postgraduate teaching qualification and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and teaches all aspects of respiratory medicine. He has been involved in a number of research projects and his work has been published in a number of high impact factor international journals, and presented at major symposia in North America, Europe and the UK.
Clinics
27 Tooley St, Central LondonMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Respiratory Physician, London Bridge Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Acute and chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- Member of the British Thoracic Society
Education
- MBBS, King's College London (2001)
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2005)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College London (present)
Publications and conferences
- Author of numerous articles published in high impact peer reviewed journals
- Regular presentations at national and international medical conferences
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6029386
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Breathlessness: Your questions answered
Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural res...
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What is sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune condition with varying symptoms, depending on the affected or...
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Asthma symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Asthma is an inflammation of the lungs that causes the airway flow to become strained. The...
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Taking precautions against the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dr Amit Patel, a leading consultant in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, clarifies wha...
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Pulmonary fibrosis – the symptoms to look out for, and when to get treatment
Leading consultant pulmonology and respiratory specialist, Dr Amit Patel, explains the cau...
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Sleep apnoea: what are the risks?
Top London consultant Respiratory specialist, Dr Amit Patel answers your questions on slee...
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What is a chronic cough, and how is it treated?
Dr Amit Patel, leading consultant respiratory physician explains all about chronic cough, ...
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Pulmonary nodules: causes and diagnosis
A pulmonary nodule is a rounded or elliptical growth on the lung. If seen in two dimension...
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- great doctor. professional care. looked after me thoroughly and with clear plan
- Nothing but positive things to say about Dr Patel. Very friendly, professional and made me feel at ease during my asthma consultations. Thank you Amit!
- Exceptional - his knowledge, professionalism & dedication to his patients stands out. He was able to diagnose a multidisciplinary condition and recommend doctors who were supported my condition. He helped me start a treatment that without his expertise I would have been lost.
- I experienced Dr Amit Patel as confident and generous in his spirit and time. He listened as he distilled complex information about serious health and health care issues. Dr Patel shared his expertise and thoughts clearly. By his actions, Dr Patel clearly cares.
- Dr Patel is extremely knowledgeable, able to explain complex information in a simple and easy to understand way. I love his no nonsense approach to diagnosis and he is extremely approachable and good with explaining answers to my questions. Thank you!
- Would highly recommend Dr Patel. I was made to feel comfortable and at ease, leading to us having an open conversation and me being frank about my symptoms. Dr Patel took the time to ensure everything was well explained and I walked away confident I was being taken care of
- Mr Amit Patel is caring and very friendly. He goes above and beyond his call of duties to ensure that his patients get the proper care and attention. He also has an exceptional team that makes all bookings & inquiries seamless and efficient. I highly recommend Mr Amit Patel.
- Fantastic doctor. Clear, helpful and with a great manner.