Professional statement
Dr Prasanna Sankaran is a experienced consultant respiratory physician based in Norwich, practising at Spire Norwich Hospital. His areas of expertise include sleep apnoea, asthma, COPD, chronic cough and breathlessness, as well as ventilatory problems linked to neuromuscular conditions such as motor neurone disease. He has particular experience in the use of CPAP therapy and home ventilation, offering tailored care for patients with complex respiratory needs.
Dr Sankaran is the clinical lead for Sleep Medicine and Home Ventilation at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. He completed specialist training in the East of England, including advanced sleep disorders and home ventilation at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, and completed postgraduate doctoral research degree MD from the University of East Anglia for research into assessments of airway inflammation. Committed to medical education, he leads Respiratory Medicine at Norwich Medical School, serves as a Training Programme Director for Internal Medicine in the East of England, and is an examiner for the MRCP PACES clinical exam. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Clinics
Spire Norwich Hospital
Norwich, Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant respiratory physician, Spire Norwich Hospital
Subspecialties
- Sleep apnoea
- Neuromuscular disease related breathing problems
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP London)
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
Education
- MD, University of East Anglia (2015)
- MBBS, Dr. MGR Medical University (2000)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Professor, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
- Head of Respiratory Medicine, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead for Sleep Medicine and Home Ventilation Service, NNUH
Publications and conferences
- Dr Sankaran's publications are available on ResearchGate|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Prasanna-Sankaran
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Reviews
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- Dr Sankaran literally saved my life. I was referred to him from my GP who suspected a partial collapsed lung. Dr Sankaran listed to my chest and said I had a heart murmur and ordered an echocardiogram which showed I had severe aortic stenosis (a killer when undetected). I am now awaiting major heart surgery. He is the nicest, most caring consultant and very thorough in his investigations. I would highly recommend him.
- I first met Dr Sankaran when I was a patient in NNUH & saw him privately after my discharge from hospital. I found him to be very thorough & informative. I am sure the first class care I received from him had a great deal to do with my recovery.