
Consultant in
Respiratory
and Intensive Care
Medicine
Specialist diagnosis and personalised care for respiratory health at leading London hospitals.

Dr Sunil Patel is an experienced consultant physician with triple accreditation in respiratory, general and intensive care medicine. He provides expert assessment and management for a range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnoea, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, lung nodules, chronic cough, fitness to fly testing, lung function reporting and pre-and post-operative optimisation of lung conditions. Dr Patel is focused on delivering personalised, evidence-based care and helping patients optimise their long-term respiratory health.
Alongside his respiratory practice, Dr Patel actively works in intensive care medicine, caring for patients before and after major or complex surgery and managing those who are critically unwell, both with and without underlying respiratory disease. His broad expertise allows comprehensive care for patients with complex or overlapping medical conditions.
Why see a respiratory specialist?
Respiratory symptoms (symptoms from your chest or lungs) can occur suddenly or slowly over time. It is important to have any concerns promptly addressed.
Common symptoms patients present with
Common respiratory symptoms/concerns include persistent cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, noisy breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, recurrent chest infections or inadequate control of an existing respiratory diagnosis. In addition, some patients are referred to a respiratory specialist incidentally following tests with another specialist.
View Specialist Interests“Don't dismiss your symptoms. It's important you have any concerns seen to promptly”
Triple-Accredited
Respiratory Specialist
Dr Sunil Patel is a Consultant Respiratory Physician with triple accreditation in Respiratory Medicine, General Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, offering comprehensive and specialist care for patients with respiratory health concerns.
Respiratory Medicine
Specialist in the diagnosis and management of all respiratory conditions
General Internal Medicine
Broad expertise in general medical conditions and holistic patient care
Intensive Care Medicine
Advanced training in critical care for complex respiratory failure
Qualifications
Triple accreditation with extensive qualifications
Comprehensive
Respiratory Care
Outpatient Consultations
Comprehensive respiratory assessment and diagnosis in a structured clinical pathway - from referral through to a personalised management plan.
- 30 minute initial consultation
- 15-20 minute follow-up consultation
- Clear, personalised management plans
- Clinical examination
- Prompt, written correspondence
Recognised by most major health insurance providers


















Expert care for a wide range of Respiratory conditions
Respiratory diagnoses
Long-term conditions requiring ongoing specialist managementAcute conditions and complaints
Urgent respiratory conditions needing investigation and treatmentSymptoms and complaints
Common respiratory symptoms often requiring specialist diagnostics and investigationConveniently Located Across London

Harley Street Clinic
PrivateMain private practice location in the heart of London's medical district

Harley Street Clinic
PrivateMain private practice location in the heart of London's medical district

Main private practice location in the heart of London's medical district
Book Your Consultation
Take the first step towards better respiratory health.
You are welcome to self-refer and GP referrals are not required for private consultations. If you intend to use medical insurance, please check with your provider beforehand.
Available at Harley Street Clinic, Cromwell Hospital, Clementine Churchill Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital