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Prof. Dr.
Prof Michael Polkey
Respiratory Medicine
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Prof Michael Polkey
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-646505
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-05C284E6
Renewal due 2033
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2018–2022
Residency · Respiratory Medicine
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,724 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
690 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,842 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,397 |
Patient reviews
See all 410"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 9
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across
DOI: 10.8041/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 172
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Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
DOI: 10.1991/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 86
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Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across
DOI: 10.6583/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 72
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine · European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Prof Michael Polkey
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
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02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
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05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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