Dr Simon Webster

My practice at the Spire reflects that of my NHS practice at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. I have a broad interest in all aspects of Respiratory Medicine and offer a full service incorporating diagnosis, thorough investigation and review of Respiratory disease backed up with a comprehensive radiology service. The initial consultation incorporates same day spirometry, Electrocardiography, phlebotomy and basic radiology up to and including CT and plain CXR. Where more invasive investigation is warranted, I offer a day-case fibre-optic bronchoscopy service bolstered by interventional and higher resolution radiology. The cancer service is supported by Mulitdisciplinary discussion on a weekly basis. There is also access to a multidisciplinary cough MDT which also has representation from our upper GI surgeons and Physicians. I also have a close working relationship with our local overarching Physiotherapy service. I am the Clinical lead Physician for Respiratory Medicine Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals trust and have set up the pleural service including pleural ultrasound, thoracic pleural catheter placement and a medical thoracoscopy service for the more challenging diagnosis of pleural cancers including mesothelioma. This also gives access to a bespoke lung clinical nurse specialist service. My social life revolves around my wife and three young children. Having recently bought a family house in Goudhurst, I am now able to apply my interests in garden design and realising my aspiration to cultivate a small orchard. I have travelled widely, but have a particular affinity for the African continent, where I did volunteer work in Zimbabwe for the Medical Air Rescue Service. Prior to medicine, I studied at the University of Sussex achieving a First Class degree in Chemistry, followed by postgraduate work. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy • Respiratory and General Internal Medicine; • All aspects of Pulmonary; Thoracic; Pleural or Lung disease however acquired; • Pleural disease; • Cough; • Bronchiectasis; • Interstitial Lung Disease including Occupational lung disease such as Asthma; COPD and Asbestosis; • Bronchogenic carcinoma and Aspergillus Lung Disease.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2007–2013
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

2. 2013–2017
   Residency · Respiratory Medicine

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

1. 2017-09–2018-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 10 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine

   Dr Simon Webster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.7237/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 13

2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB

   Dr Simon Webster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.3531/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 191

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