Professor Howard Branley
Pulmonologist
London, W1G 7AE
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31 years of experience
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Verified profile
31 years of experience
38
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Latest endorsement
31 Mar 2021
An excellent respiratory opinion
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Professor Branley is a lung specialist and is on the Specialist Register with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine providing specialist diagnosis and treatment for respiratory, chest and sleep disorders. Professor Branley has specialised in respiratory medicine for over 25 years. He was appointed as an NHS Consultant in 2003. Professor Branley typically sees patients with cough, wheeze, breathlessness and snoring. Professor Branley has expertise in a wide variety of lung diseases particularly asthma, sarcoidosis, sleep apnoea, tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, lung cancer and pleural disease e.g. pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Professor Branley is particularly interested in seeing patients with unexplained breathlessness or cough and will work with you in a methodical manner to establish a diagnosis and formulate a personalised management plan.
Professor Branley trained in Respiratory Medicine in London teaching hospitals including The Royal Brompton, The Hammersmith, St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals. Professor Branley has also trained in aviation medicine at the Royal Air Force School of Aviation Medicine and he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Professor Branley has a keen interest in medical education and he is a Visiting Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of West London. He has been an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London, Imperial College London and the University of Buckingham. Professor Branley was also an Honorary NHS Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Branley was revalidated by the GMC on 7th October 2021 with his next revalidation due in October 2026. Professor Branley's most recent annual Consultant Appraisal was on 30th September 2023.
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Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Breathlessness (12%)
- Asthma (11%)
- Troublesome Cough (10%)
- Lung Function / Spirometry (10%)
- Chest Infection (6%)
- Others (50%)
Subspecialties
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
All conditions and treatments
- Breathlessness
- Asthma
- Troublesome Cough
- Chest Infection
- Wheezing
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Pneumonia
- Sleep Disorders
- Long COVID
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Function / Spirometry
- CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)
- Chest X-Ray
- Video Consultation
- Fitness To Fly Testing
- Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
- Allergy Blood Tests
- Automatic CPAP Machine
- BiPAP Face Mask
- BiPAP Machine
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3678307
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, MBChB University of Liverpool 1992
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians, MRCP(UK) Royal College of Physicians 1996
- Certificate in General Aviation Medicine Royal Air Force & Civil Aviation Authority 1997
- Master of Science in Respiratory Medicine (Distinction), MSc Imperial College London 2001
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, FCCP American College of Chest Physicians 2007
- Expert Witness Certificate Cardiff University Law School & Bond Solon Legal Training Consultancy 2009
- Doctor of Medicine – Respiratory Medicine, MD Imperial College London 2009
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, FRCP Royal College of Physicians London 2009
- Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, FRAeS Royal Aeronautical Society London 2013
languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
consultation fees
- New appointment: £350
- Follow-up appointment: £280
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
Location
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13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
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Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
682 reviews
5
Doctor Branley was very nice and friendly. He explained the symptoms and what caused very clearly
5
Professor Branley put me at my ease. He took a careful history and listened to what I was saying about my symptoms. His explanation of my condition and the tests that I needed was very clear. He did not hurry me.
5
Professor Branley is very attentive and thorough and I would highly recommend him. He really understands the patient along with the medical conditions and treats the whole person.
5
Professor Branley takes the time to listen and understand the symptoms. He is a great consultant and highly knowledgeable . Highly recommended!
5
I was really impressed by the atmosphere, the empathie and knowledge of Prof Branley. I can only recommend him. If I were to have again a problem in this regard he would be my go to person
5
Very easy to talk to, a good listener, explains all aspects of condition and care, never feel rushed. A very excellent and caring physician.
5
Professor Branley was very professional. The entire experience was rather seamless and I was happy to finally have a diagnosis in which I could work with and get better. Quick to run diagnostics and quick results allowed me to start treatment immediately after having already suffered 1.5 weeks. The follow up was also quite smooth. Only good things to say!
5
Professor Branley was brilliant. He was so thorough in his investigations and went above and beyond to make me feel safe and less anxious . Was very happy to have been referred to him.
5
Professor Branley was extremely helpful in explaining my condition to me. I would certainly recommend him to my family and friends.
5
Prof Branley has always made me feel at ease. He listen to everything I have to say and any concerns I might have with my asthma. He takes the time to properly explain every step of the treatment. I completely trust him with my asthma. I have been his patients for many years now and I would 100% recommend him to anyone who is struggling with their asthma.
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An excellent respiratory opinion
31 Mar 2021Dr Mark Vanderpump
Endocrinology & DiabetesI find Professor Branley an excellent respiratory physician who has a thorough understanding of both general and respiratory medicine. His attention to detail means my patients really appreciate seeing him. I have no hesitation about asking him to see patients with any respiratory difficulties.
31 Mar 2021Dr Elaine Tickle
General Practice (GP)Professor Branley is an excellent thorough Doctor who looks after patients very well indeed. Highly recommended
31 Mar 2021Dr Deepak Suri
GastroenterologyProf Branley is a kind and highly regarded colleague who provides a sterling service to his patients. I have no reservations in recommending him most highly.
31 Mar 2021Dr Ray Shidrawi
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Professor Howard Branley's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 682 reviews
What languages does Professor Howard Branley speak?
Professor Howard Branley speaks English and Spanish
Where is Professor Howard Branley located?
Professor Howard Branley primarily practices at The Physicians' Clinic, located at 13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
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What are Professor Howard Branley working hours?
Professor Howard Branley is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 13:00, 14:30 - 18:30, 09:00 - 13:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 13:00, 14:30 - 18:30, 09:00 - 13:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 17:00)
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