Professional statement
Professor Indranil Chakravorty is a renowned double-certified pulmonology consultant specialising in acute and respiratory medicine, based in London and Hertfordshire. He specialises in treating a variety of conditions, with particular expertise in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep disorders. He works at Ramsay Health's Pinehill Hospital and is the consultant in acute and respiratory medicine and Director of Medical Education at his NHS practice at St George's Hospital.
Over his respected career, Professor Chakravorty has been involved with research and fundraising activities for sleep disorders, respiratory infections, asthma, COPD, mucociliary clearance and has promoted patient safety via Health Education England.
Professor Chakravorty has an esteemed educational and training background, graduating with an MBBS from the Calcutta Medical College at University of Calcutta, India in 1992. He moved to UK in 1994 where he continued his training, received a PhD qualification in Health Service Studies at Warwick Business School and underwent a fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians in London (FRCP Medicine).
Reflecting his health service study background, Professor Chakravorty is passionate about medical education, quality assurance, governance and strategic leadership. He is a senior lecturer at St George's University and School of Postgraduate Medicine at the University of Hertfordshire and was deputy postgraduate dean for Health Education England in north east London from 2012 to 2020.
In addition to his respected academic career roles, Professor Chakravorty is the chair of the British Association for Physicians of Indian Origin's (BAPIO) research and innovation forum and serves as editor for the Sushruta Journal of Health Policy and The Physician.
Clinics
Pinehill Hospital
Hitchin, Benslow Lane, SG4 9QZMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Respiratory Medicine Consultant, Pinehill Hospital (Ramsay Health) (present)
Subspecialties
- Asthma
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Professional memberships
- British Thoracic Society (BTS)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Education
- FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London) (2009)
- PhD, Health Services Studies, Warwick Business School (2006)
Teaching posts
- Director of Medical Education, St Georges University Hospitals Foundation Trust, London (Present)
- Senior lecturer, St George's University of London (2010- present)
Publications and conferences
- Professor Chakravorty's work is published on ResearchGate
- Editor, The Physician
Prizes and awards
- President's medal for excellence in quality through assessment, Royal College of Physicians of London (2019)
Languages spoken
- Bengali
- English
Reviews
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- The consultant was thorough, explained everything clearly and his expertise was evident from the beginning of the consultation. I'm now just waiting to see if i need a follow up examination. I have no hesitation in recommending Professor Chakrovorty. Thank you.
- Excellent treatment and understanding
- I have total trust in Prof. Chakravorty. He is always available to answer questions and advise.
- I never see more professional doctor like you!
- Very helpful and timely advice and treatment. Really grateful for your support when we were suffering from Covid
- I have been seeing Dr Chakravorty for several years for an annual review and it has always been a pleasant professional experience.
- Dr Chakravorty was exceptional during my illness he diagnosed me quickly and correctly even calling me outside of working hours to give me test results and to organise the correct medication. He was kind and personable I felt safe in his hands.
- An excellent doctor
- Excellent
- I am extremely grateful for the advice, diagnosis and treatment give to me by Professor Chakravorty.