Dr Sunil Patel

Dr Sunil Patel is a Consultant Physician who is triple accredited in respiratory, general and intensive care medicine. Dr Patel completed bachelors degrees in Chemistry (BSc) and Biomedical Science (BMedSci) followed by his medical degree (MBBS) at the University of Nottingham. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians UK (MRCP) and a Fellow of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM). Dr Patel completed his higher training in multiple London teaching hospitals and academic centres. He has extensive experience in all aspects of respiratory disease but sub-specialises in interstitial lung disease (which includes pulmonary fibrosis) and respiratory failure which includes the investigation and diagnostic workup of patients with symptoms of cough, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. Dr Patel runs specialist interstitial lung disease clinics at Hammersmith Hospital and attends regular multi-disciplinary team meetings which discuss and manage complex respiratory disease. Dr Patel also sees and manages patients with acute lung infection, airways disease (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)). He is experienced with diagnostic bronchoscopy, chest ultrasound and associated interventions. As an accredited consultant in intensive care medicine, Dr Patel is also responsible for the care of patients before and after major/complex surgery and those who are critically unwell. Dr Patel is involved in the outpatient review and optimisation of respiratory health before major surgery. Dr Patel obtained his PhD from Imperial College London and holds an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer post within the department of anaesthesia, pain medicine and intensive care. His research interests focus on critical illness associated muscle wasting and associated imaging techniques and assessment. Dr Patel has published book chapters and medical manuscripts in high impact journals in respiratory and critical care medicine. Dr Patel is the faculty tutor for intensive care medicine trainees and unit training lead at Hammersmith Hospital intensive care unit. Whether you're experiencing a persistent cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty with an existing respiratory diagnosis, Dr Patel is committed to guiding you toward optimal health, through timely assessment and diagnosis. Dr Patel strives to establish clear channels of communication with his patients from the first consultation and throughout your health journey. Dr Patel is dedicated to providing personalised and comprehensive care, ensuring that each patient receives a timely diagnosis and effective treatment plan. Clinical interests: • Acute and chronic respiratory failure • Acute respiratory and high dependency care (inpatient) • Diagnostic bronchoscopy • Fitness to fly testing • General respiratory symptoms – cough, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing • Intensive care and advanced supportive care (inpatient) • Interstitial lung disease; including pulmonary fibrosis • Lung function reporting • Pleural disease including diagnostic and interventional procedures • Post intensive care unit recovery • Post-operative management of respiratory disease • Pneumonia and infections of the lung • Pre-operative optimisation of respiratory patients • Respiratory infection • Tracheostomy management and ventilatory weaning (inpatient) Find out more, as well as book appointments at www.drsunilpatel.com

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

1. 2006–2012
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2012–2016
   Residency · Respiratory Medicine

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

3. 2016–2017
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2016-09–2017-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

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Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Respiratory Medicine outcomes

   Dr Sunil Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8557/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 119

2. Outcomes of Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Sunil Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5762/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 29

3. European registry analysis of Respiratory Medicine outcomes

   Dr Sunil Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.6028/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 99

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