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Dr Simon Taggart

Respiratory Medicine Manchester

Dr Simon Taggart

6 years of experience

10,567+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simon Taggart at a glance

Dr Simon Taggart is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Simon Taggart has been a dual accredited Consultant Chest & General Physician since 2000. He is also the former Lead Lung Cancer Clinician for Salford and Chair of the Northwest Sector MDT for Lung Cancer (2000-2018).

Dr Taggart has published an MD thesis on Asthma: Pollution and Allergens and is the author of more than 50 peer reviewed articles and research papers. Dr Taggart also writes  between 150-175 medical reports relating to industrial injury and clinical negligence per year. He is an Honorary Clinical Tutor to The University of Manchester.

Dr Taggart has a major interest in troublesome cough, unexplained breathlessness and non-cardiac chest pain. During the Covid-19 pandemic he has developed a signifincat interest in Long Covid symptoms and particularly cough, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Many of his patients have multiple co-morbidities and as such he is well qualified to care for them. In his recent 360 degree 2024 Consultant Appraisal, all  patients surveyed rated their satisfaction of Dr Taggart's service in the top category of "very good."

Dr Taggart also has wide experience in the field of general medicine and specialist respiratory medicine.

Dr Taggart runs 3 private clinics per week (Monday pm at Spire Hale Clinic, Wednesday pm Zoom remote, Friday pm Spire Manchester Hospital)

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatment


Acute and chronic rhinosinusitis/nasal polyposis, allergic rhinitis

Asthma/COPD

Recurrent chest infections and pneumonia 

Pulmonary embolism

Bronchiectasis

Sarcoidosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Lung nodules found on CT scan

Pleurisy, Costochondritis

Chronic persistent cough / unexplained cough

Pleural plaques, Asbestosis, Diffuse Pleural Thickening

Pleural effusion

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

— Dr Simon Taggart

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad de Sevilla, Manchester (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-946606 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-48369A89 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,446
Annual physical exam 99395 1,216
Vaccination administration 90471 856
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,047

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Taggart
HEADSHOT
Simon Taggart in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Taggart with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Taggart at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet Simon Taggart

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simon Taggart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9117/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37647569 · cited by 94
  2. European registry analysis of Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Simon Taggart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8863/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32742296 · cited by 44
  3. Outcomes of Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simon Taggart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8953/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32228263 · cited by 194
  4. European registry analysis of Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Simon Taggart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9265/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33677514 · cited by 144

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.simon.taggart@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Simon Taggart's Areas of Specialty

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Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Simon Taggart specialise in?

    Simon Taggart specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Manchester, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Simon Taggart treat?

    Simon Taggart treats conditions within Respiratory Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Simon Taggart practise?

    Simon Taggart practises in Manchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Simon Taggart speak?

    Simon Taggart speaks English.

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