4 Jahre Erfahrung·★★★★⯨5.0(58 verifizierte Bewertungen)
12,317+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr Rakesh Panchal at a glance
Dr Rakesh Panchal is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Leicester, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Leicester, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
Über uns
Dr Rakesh Panchal is a Consultant Respiratory Physician at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, where he also serves as Lead for the Pleural Disease and Bronchoscopy Services. He holds an Honorary Associate Professorship in Medical Education at the University of Leicester. He has been practising medicine since 2003 and is recognised for his expertise in pleural disease, interventional pulmonology and the management of complex respiratory conditions.
Dr Panchal graduated with Honours from the University of Leicester in 2003, where he ranked first in his year and was awarded the Faculty of Medicine Gold Medal. He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2006 and completed his specialist respiratory training in the East Midlands. In 2010, he undertook a Darzi Clinical Leadership Fellowship focused on tuberculosis screening and prevention in the UK, which led to a Master of Research degree and publication in the journal Thorax. He subsequently gained accreditation in respiratory medicine in 2013 and was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2018.
Appointed as a consultant in 2013, Dr Panchal established and leads tertiary pleural and interventional pulmonology services at Glenfield Hospital. He runs a sought-after Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship that trains doctors from across the UK and abroad. His expertise includes thoracic ultrasound, chest drain insertion, medical thoracoscopy, indwelling pleural catheters and advanced bronchoscopy including EBUS. He has also trained internationally in medical thoracoscopy in France and interventional bronchoscopy in Germany.
His clinical interests cover the full spectrum of respiratory medicine, including asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchiectasis, lung fibrosis, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pneumonia, unexplained breathlessness, and lung cancer. He is active in research and has presented at major conferences in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Alongside his NHS role, Dr Panchal practises privately at Spire Leicester Hospital and Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital. He is a member of the British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, and the British Thoracic Oncology Group. He is also co-founder of the East Midlands Thoracic Society, sits on the regional specialist training committee, and contributes extensively to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr Rakesh Panchal's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rakesh Panchal treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.
Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Leicester carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
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What does Rakesh Panchal specialise in?
Rakesh Panchal specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Leicester, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Rakesh Panchal treat?
Rakesh Panchal treats conditions within Respiratory Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Rakesh Panchal practise?
Rakesh Panchal practises in Leicester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Rakesh Panchal speak?
Rakesh Panchal speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi.
How do I book an appointment with Rakesh Panchal?
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What do patients say about Rakesh Panchal?
Rakesh Panchal has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 58 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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