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Dr. Favas Thaivalappil

Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine AE

Dr. Favas Thaivalappil

13 years of experience

13,462+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Favas Thaivalappil at a glance

Dr. Favas Thaivalappil is a Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Europe, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009).

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Favas Thaivalappil is a highly experienced Consultant specialising in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine with over 14 years of experience. He completed his medical degree in Karnatak, India in 1998 followed by his specialist training in General Internal Medicine from Kent & Sussex Deanery and Oxford Radcliffe Trust in England. Dr Thaivalappil continued his higher specialist training in respiratory medicine at Wales Deanery, achieving board certifications (CCT) in both General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine, accredited by the General Medical Council (UK) in 2014.
In his pursuit of excellence in sleep medicine and ventilation, Dr Thaivalappil later completed a Royal College of Physician-accredited Post-CCT Fellowship in sleep medicine and ventilation at the renowned Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He is a both a Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK).
During his time at Swansea Bay University Health Board in the UK, Dr Thaivalappil served as a consultant physician in respiratory medicine and general internal medicine. He played a pivotal role in establishing and leading sleep medicine and ventilation services, concentrating on specialised care for individuals with breathing disorders. 
Dr Thaivalappil spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) unit and home mechanical ventilation services, meeting the specific needs of patients. Additionally, he held the position of Head of the Department for Respiratory Medicine at Morriston Hospital. His contributions extended to serving as a Wales National Respiratory Medicine training organiser and fulfilling educational and clinical supervision duties for medical undergraduates, foundation trainees, core medical trainees, and higher specialist trainee doctors throughout his career.

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

— Dr. Favas Thaivalappil

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-937933 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
#EB-199F9B80 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,174
Annual physical exam 99395 1,352
Vaccination administration 90471 2,040
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,255

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Favas Thaivalappil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Favas Thaivalappil with the team
WITH TEAM
Favas Thaivalappil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet Favas Thaivalappil

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Favas Thaivalappil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8313/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32686972 · cited by 102
  2. European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Favas Thaivalappil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1117/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31794222 · cited by 44
  3. Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Favas Thaivalappil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3780/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31304061 · cited by 10

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine 2026-03-04 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a pulmonology / respiratory medicine? 2026-01-09 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · favas.thaivalappil@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. Favas Thaivalappil's Areas of Specialty

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Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

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