Professor Parviz Habibi
Professional statement
Professor Parviz Habibi is a leading, nationally-revered paediatric consultant specialising in respiratory disease, serious illnesses and sleep disorders with over 40 years of experience. He currently practices as a consultant paediatrician at The Portland Hospital, his own private practice on Harley Street and The Harley Street Clinic in London and New Maldon Diagnostic Centre in Surrey. He is also a reader and consultant in paediatric intensive care and respiratory medicine for St. Mary's NHS Trust at Imperial College, London.
Appointed as senior lecturer in 1992, promoted to reader at Imperial College in 2006 and professor of practice in 2018, he practices as a clinician scientist doing translational research into serious childhood diseases such as meningitis and septicaemia and respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchiolitis. His current research focus is on sleep and breathing in children with asthma and sleep patterns in babies.
He is the founder of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, London, and one of the pioneers of 'mobile intensive care', a system for transport of seriously-ill children. Professor Habibi was one of 400 people invited to the Millennium Celebration of Achievement Luncheon, in the presence of Her Majesty, The Queen.
Professor Habibi is also the trustee and co-founder of charity COSMIC (Children of St. Mary’s Intensive Care), which was instrumental in the set up of St. Mary's specialist intensive care unit for children and provides ongoing support for families, research projects and training and education. He actively fundraises for COSMIC and did a sponsored swim across the English Channel in 2016 to raise money for the £10 million rebuild of the unit.
Professor Habibi is a clinical academic and is also an examiner for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. His research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and is an elected member of the Family Justice Council and a fellow of the the Royal College Of Physicians and the Royal College Of Paediatrics and Child Health since 1994 and 1998 respectively.
Clinics
The Portland Hospital Outpatient Centre
Central London, 215 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PNMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 46 years of experience
- Consultant paediatrician, The Portland Hospital, London
Subspecialties
- Babies
- Childhood serious illnesses
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2010 - present)
- American Thoracic/European Respiratory Society (2006 -present)
Education
- MB ChB, PhD University of Birmingham (1980)
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, University of Birmingham (1973)
Teaching posts
- Examiner for the Royal College Of Paediatrics and Child Health (Present)
- Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Intensive Care and Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College, London (1992 – 2006)
Positions in organisations
- Secretary and Treasurer, then convenor of Intensive Care, Speciality Group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2000 - 2004)
- Trustee and co-founder, Children Of St. Mary’s Intensive Care (COSMIC) (1994 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Marino LV, Pathan N, Meyer R, Wright VJ, Habibi P. An in vitro model to consider the effect of 2 mM glutamine and KNK437 on endotoxin-stimulated release of heat shock protein 70 and inflammatory mediators. Nutrition. 2016 Mar;32(3):375-83
- Marino LV, Pathan N, Meyer RW, Wright VJ, Habibi P. The effect of 2 mMol glutamine supplementation on HSP70 and TNF-α release by LPS stimulated blood from healthy children. Clin Nutr. 2015 Dec; 34(6):1195-201. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2014.12.009
Prizes and awards
- Millennium Celebration of Achievement, Luncheon with HRH Queen Elizabeth II
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr. Habibi is an exceptional doctor—highly skilled, compassionate, and his focused on my child was excellent,took time to listen, explain thoroughly, and provide top-quality care. I felt supported and confident in their expertise. Truly grateful!
- Prof Habibi diagnosed our son with Idiopathic Hypersomnia, a chronic 'central disorder of hypersomnolence' (in the same class of sleep-wake disorders as Narcolepsy). The Prof is a brilliant, tenacious and caring man - and we are eternally grateful for all for all of his help.
- Thanks to Professor Parviz Habibi we finally had a precise diagnose for my child's recurrent respiratory problems and an action plan that works in preventing the need of hospitalization. I strongly recommend him for the treatment of respiratory illnesses.
- Profesor Habibi is a knowleageable and top professional with great eye for detail and care for his patients. The moment me and my son met him, realised how charismatic and lovely he can be with parents and his young patients. He is also a very patient doctor willing to go the extra mile and he always takes time to answer any doubts from his patients. He is very experienced in making diagnosis and he also has the people skills that every patient look for in their doctor. He listens and communicates in such a way that makes his patients feel welcomed and looked after in every follow up. He also counts with a close team of professionals that add to the quality of his service. Every time I have needed help him and his team have always been there to assist us. I really trust professor Habibi to look after my son and I highly recommend him to every parent.
- Dr Habibi has been wonderful with the ongoing treatment of my eldest son. He is always on the end of the phone when needed and he explains things thoroughly to me so I have full understanding. He never makes the appointment feel rushed
- Prof Habibi provides top quality care. He is very attentive, observant and compassionate and establishes a great relationship with his little patients which puts them at ease.
- Supremely knowledgeable, kind and considerate doctor.