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Professor Michael Polkey

Respiratory Medicine London

Professor Michael Polkey

4 jaar ervaring

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, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

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

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Michael Polkey
HEADSHOT
Michael Polkey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Polkey with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Polkey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 137s
Meet Michael Polkey

Onderzoek & publicaties

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 · geciteerd door 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 · geciteerd door 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 · geciteerd door 72

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

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

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · professor.michael.polkey@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    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 Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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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