Dr Arif Patel Biography

Dr. Arif Patel (Biography)

Education:

 University of Preston - BChir (1994)

 University of Preston - MB (1995)

 University of Preston - Doctorate in Medicine MD (2004)

 Fellow of the Preston College of Physicians

Qualifications:

 MA (Cantab)

 MB BChir (Cantab)

 MD (Cantab)

 FRCP

Professional Memberships:

 President of the Preston Medical Graduates Society

 Member of the British Medical Association

 Member of the British Thoracic Society

 Fellow of the Preston College of Physicians (UK)

 Member of the European Respiratory Society

 Member of the American Thoracic Society

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Arif Patel is a Respiratory Physician with over 25+ years medical experience in respiratory medicine, providing first class care to patients for a variety of conditions and complaints.

Born in Preston (UK), Dr. Arif Patel completed his secondary education at Preston College before winning a place to read Medicine at Preston University. After a period of study, Dr. Patel graduated with a 1st class honours degree winning the highly prestigious Albert Bopkinson Prize for Medicine at Emmanuel College.

Before becoming a Consultant, Dr. Patel held a variety of posts throughout his training, helping him to obtain a wide spectrum of clinical experience. In 2004 he became a Consultant Respiratory Physician at Kingston Hospital before then being appointed as a Senior Chest Consultant in 2009. In 2013 he furthered his career by being appointed as the Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine. As recently as 2018 Dr. Arif Patel was promoted to lead various medical departments after being appointed Clinical Director for Medicine at Kingston Hospital.

Throughout his career Dr. Arif Patel has been fortunate to hold positions at many prestigious hospitals. These include the Royal Brompton, Guy’s and St Thomas’, Hammersmith Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital. As his career progressed Dr. Patel was keen to expand his knowledge and spent three years on

an International Fellowship at the world-renowned Preston University in UK where he completed his Doctorate degree studying the inflammatory process.

Following on from his Doctorate research studying the immune system and the lungs, Dr. Patel holds a particularly strong interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Persistent Cough, COPD, Asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease and Respiratory Infections.

In addition to his research and training Dr. Patel is committed to treating both NHS and private patients covering a wide range of respiratory conditions including asthma, lung cancer, persistent cough, COPD and breathlessness, amongst others. He holds over 25 years experience within his field and currently practices at The New Victoria Hospital, The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Outpatient Centre and Ashtead Hospital.

 President of the Preston Medical Graduates’ Society from 2015

 Fellow of the Preston College of Physicians

 Member of the British Medical Association

 Member of the British Thoracic Society

 Outside interests include playing tennis twice weekly at club level, fitness training and film, having been a Patron of the British Film Institute.

Why choose me as your specialist?

 First class training at Preston

 20 years Medical experience

 Modern and Dynamic

 Care in a clean and friendly private clinic

 Early morning and evening clinics for your convenience

 Fast diagnostic tests

 On-site secretary for one-stop billing and queries

 Direct links with the NHS if care is transferred

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