Dr Dipak Mukherjee

Dr Dipak Mukherjee is a respiratory and general medicine consultant in Brentwood and Basildon who specialises in lung cancer diagnostics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis, breathlessness, cough, post-COVID breathing issues, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and bronchoscopy.

He privately practises at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Spire Hartswood Hospital and the Brook Suite at Nash Basildon Private Patient Unit, while his NHS base is Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As part of his NHS role, Dr Mukherjee serves as clinical lead for COPD, tuberculosis, pleural disease, oxygen therapy and EBUS at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, where he works closely with cardiothoracic surgeons on complex respiratory cases.

Dr Mukherjee trained in Manchester, including at the Heart Lung Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, before taking up his consultant position at Basildon University Hospital in 2001. He offers extensive expertise in respiratory investigations and interventions, including bronchoscopy and medical thoracoscopy, with a focus on timely diagnosis and personalised treatment.

He is known for his clear communication, patient-centred approach and long-standing clinical dedication. His contributions have been recognised with the NHS Hospital Doctor award for COPD in 2005 and the Chief Executive’s Gold Award for Excellent Clinical Commitment. Dr Mukherjee is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a member of the British Thoracic Society.