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Professor Michael Polkey

Respiratory Medicine London

Professor Michael Polkey

4 Jahre Erfahrung

3,002+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Michael Polkey at a glance

Professor Michael Polkey is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in London, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ 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 London, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Über uns

Professor Polkey is a respiratory physician who qualified from the University of Bristol in 1988. His expertise lies in the field of respiratory medicine, particularly in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He completed his PhD in 1998, studying the properties of the diaphragm in COPD. Following this, he was appointed as a consultant in respiratory medicine at the prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital in 2000.
As a respected figure in his field, Professor Polkey has been invited to deliver several prestigious lectureships and has received numerous accolades, including the Moran Campbell lectureship of the British Thoracic Society. He also holds a personal chair from Imperial College, awarded in 2007.
Professor Polkey's clinical practice focuses on the assessment of patients with advanced COPD for rehabilitation, home ventilation, and lung volume reduction surgery. He is an expert in the clinical assessment of such patients, including measures of skeletal muscle strength and bulk. Additionally, he is a specialist in the management of sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and in conditions requiring non-invasive respiratory support, particularly Motor Neurone Disease.
Professor Polkey is the head of the respiratory muscle laboratory at Brompton, which is renowned for its detailed assessment of respiratory muscle function.
Professor Polkey's contributions to the field of respiratory medicine have been widely recognized, and he is an associate editor of the European Respiratory Journal and Clinical Science. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Physiology.

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

— Professor Michael Polkey

Ausbildung & Training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Karriere & Anstellungen

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-646505 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-05C284E6 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

VerfahrenCodeLebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation 99213 2,724
Annual physical exam 99395 690
Vaccination administration 90471 2,842
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,397

Leistungen & Preise

LeistungDauerModalitätPreis
New patient consultation (60m) 60 Min. in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 Min. in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 Min. in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 Min. in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

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HEADSHOT
Michael Polkey in consultation
IN OFFICE
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Michael Polkey

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 18 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Michael Polkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8041/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37023288 · zitiert von 172
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Michael Polkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1991/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31684418 · zitiert von 86
  3. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Michael Polkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6583/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37845642 · zitiert von 72

Eingeladene Vorträge

  • Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2023

Artikel dieses Arztes

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine 2026-03-28 · 11 Min. Lesezeit
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine? 2026-01-26 · 8 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

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Standort

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Michael Polkey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Michael Polkey treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in London matters

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 London 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 Michael Polkey specialise in?

    Michael Polkey specialises in Respiratory Medicine in London, GB. 38 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Michael Polkey treat?

    Michael Polkey treats conditions within Respiratory Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Polkey practise?

    Michael Polkey practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Polkey speak?

    Michael Polkey speaks English.

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