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Professor Athol Wells

Respiratory Medicine London

Professor Athol Wells

15 years of experience

4,025+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Athol Wells at a glance

Professor Athol Wells is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 47+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Athol Wells is a distinguished chest physician, currently serving as a consultant at Royal Brompton Hospital. He specialises in diffuse lung disease, including expertise in areas such as lung fibrosis, autoimmune disorders, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung scarring disorders, and all forms of sarcoidosis.
Beyond his clinical practice, Professor Wells is an accomplished researcher with numerous interests in diffuse lung disease, such as studying new therapies and investigating the structure and function of the disease. He is frequently invited to speak at major conferences worldwide, including the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
In addition to his research, Professor Wells is also a respected member of several professional groups and chairs the British Thoracic Society group revising diffuse lung disease guidelines. He sits on the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society group revising idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis guidelines, as well as several other joint groups defining guidelines for conditions such as non-specific interstitial pneumonia, smoking-related diffuse lung disease, and acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Professor Wells is widely recognized for his contributions to the field, with numerous publications and advisory board memberships. He is on the advisory board of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and Thorax and is the principal or co-editor of three books on his specialist interests.

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

— Professor Athol Wells

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-67109 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-53C8A035 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,743
Annual physical exam 99395 249
Vaccination administration 90471 81
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 142

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Athol Wells in consultation
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Athol Wells at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Athol Wells

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Athol Wells, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3413/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34926062 · cited by 23
  2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Athol Wells, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7480/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36996410 · cited by 61
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Athol Wells, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8473/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30651348 · cited by 115

Invited talks

  • 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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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 · professor.athol.wells@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

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Respiratory Medicine

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  • What does Athol Wells specialise in?

    Athol Wells specialises in Respiratory Medicine in London, GB. 47 years of clinical experience.

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    Athol Wells speaks English.

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