

Dr Fasihul Khan

Professional statement
Dr Fasihul Khan is a leading Consultant Respiratory Physician providing expert care for all respiratory conditions, including Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), asthma, COPD, lung infections, bronchiectasis, and sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). He also assesses patients with breathlessness, chronic cough, and unexplained respiratory symptoms, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis through rapid access to specialist investigations, including CT scans, lung function testing, bronchoscopy, and sleep studies.
Dr Khan, who is often sought for second opinions in complex or unclear respiratory presentations. graduated from the University of Leicester in 2010 and went on to gain specialist accreditation in respiratory medicine through the Royal College of Physicians. He completed a PhD focusing on predicting outcomes and personalised approaches in ILD, and has contributed to research published in leading journals.
As a former member of the British Thoracic Society’s ILD Specialist Advisory Group, he helped shape national guidelines and service development. He is an approved prescriber of anti-fibrotic therapies and works with complex cases of sarcoidosis, connective tissue disease-related lung disease, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Alongside clinical work, Dr Khan is committed to education and service improvement. He holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education and regularly teaches GPs, hospital doctors and medical students.
Dr Khan offers a comprehensive diagnostic approach including access to CT imaging, lung function tests, bronchoscopy and sleep studies. He is fluent in Hindi and Urdu and understands Gujarati and Punjabi, allowing him to provide clear and culturally sensitive communication for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Leicester, Scraptoft Ln, Leicester LE5 1HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 16 years of experience
- Consultant respiratory physician, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Subspecialties
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Professional memberships
- British Thoracic Society
- European Respiratory Society
Education
- PhD, University of Nottingham (2022)
- AFFMLM, Associate Fellowship, Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (2018)
Teaching posts
- Dr Khan regularly delivers lectures and training to general practitioners, hospital doctors, and medical students.
Positions in organisations
- Former member, ILD Specialist Advisory Group, British Thoracic Society
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Articles
Other information
Reviews
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- Dr Khan is an exceptionally patient-focused doctor with excellent communication, empathy, and care. Across several consultations, he diagnosed complex medical problems accurately where others had not provided clarity. He explains diagnoses and treatment plans clearly, in language that is easy to understand, and answers questions without rushing. Follow-up care is attentive and reassuring. His calm, thoughtful bedside manner makes you feel genuinely listened to. Highly recommended.
- Dr Khan was exceptional in his treatment plan for me. After a emergency hospital admission I needed closer monitoring, and I was able to see Dr Khan at Spires and Nuffield. I needed surgery, and due to my respiratory issues due to my condition needed treatment to prep me for the surgery as well as ongoing treatment. Dr Khan communicated well with the entire team of consultants, surgeon and anaesthetists to enable me transition and have a successful surgery.
- Dr Khan was a lovely caring man. He explained things in a way I could understand. He didn’t rush things. This has been a stressful year for me and I went away feeling like a weight had been lifted from shoulders so thank you Dr Khan
- Excellent manner; diagnosed my problem effectively and efficiently and clearly explained eveything.
- Absolutely outstanding service, Dr Kahn was thorough and explained everything to me. After of er 3 months getting nowhere with my GP I finally have answers and treatment. Thank you Dr Kahn 🙏🙂
- Dr Khan has been very helpful. He has worked with me in a collaborative manner and at a pace that is manageable for me which I have appreciated. He explains things well and is approachable. I'm hopeful about the treatment plan that is in place for me.
- Dr Fasihul khan is truly amazing very friendly professional and caring listening to your health concerns and happy to answer any questions you may have. His attention to detail is refreshing and reassuring thanks to Dr Khan I’m on road to recovery.