Dr. Amer Saleem
Respiratory (Chest) Doctor
Sligo, Sligo
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22 years of experience
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22 years of experience
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Dr. Amer Saleem graduated from the University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan in 2002. After completing an internship, he underwent structured training in general internal medicine and then respiratory medicine (pulmonology). After completing his training and qualifications he moved to UK for further experience. His main interests are interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer, lung nodules, TB, sarcoidosis, pleural ultrasound and COPD.
Dr. Saleem's first appointment in the NHS as respiratory consultant was at Bedford Hospital in 2014. He had an honorary contract at UCLH and gained interventional bronchoscopy experience from there. He played a crucial role in developing EBUS service at Bedford Hospital in 2018.
Dr. Saleem joined Milton Keynes University Hospital as consultant respiratory physician in 2018. In addition to departmental governance lead and an appraiser, he is an educational supervisor for University of Buckingham medical students, foundation year doctors and respiratory trainees (from Oxford Deanery). He is also Royal College Regional Advisor for Physicians (RCPSG), and Royal College Examiner for PACES.
Dr. Amer Saleem has published various articles in the field of respiratory medicine and has also participated in research trials.
Dr. Saleem has expertise in the following areas:
- Diagnostic & therapeutic pleural aspirations (ultrasound guided)
- Diagnostic bronchoscopy
- EBUS TBNA
- Spirometry
- EBUS TBNA
- Lung Nodules
- Sarcoidosis
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Lung Function / Spirometry (30%)
- Asthma (21%)
- CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan) (12%)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) (9%)
- Breathlessness (9%)
- Others (18%)
All conditions and treatments
- Asthma
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chest Infection
- Lung Cancer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung Function / Spirometry
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Overnight Oximetry
- Video Consultation
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7048887
Qualifications
Qualifications: -
BSc
MBBS
MCPS Medicine (Pak)
MRCP (UK)
FCPS Pulmonology (Pak)
FRCP (Glasg)
FCCP (US)
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
Royal College Certificate in Respiratory Medicine (RCP UK)
Memberships:
Member of British Thoracic Society
Member of European Respiratory Society
Member of Medical Protection Society
languages spoken
- English
- Punjabi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £180
- Follow-up appointment: £120
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Ray Macsharry Road, Abbeyquarter North, Gardenhill,, Sligo, Ireland, Sligo
Ray Macsharry Road, Abbeyquarter North, Gardenhill,, Sligo, Ireland, Sligo
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
22 reviews
5
Was fine. Was just a chat really
5
I trust Dr.Amer implicitly and feel lucky to have his involvement in my treatment.
5
Very reassuring and explained everything very well
5
He was lovely & explained everything well & made me feel at ease
5
A very nice gentleman who explained my condition in clear terms and made me feel at ease. Dr Saleem went into great details about my scans and reviewed my medical history from 2009. Totally delighted cannot praise this gentleman highly enough.
5
Kind, friendly, great knowledge, helpful, caring and professional.
5
Very happy with consultation
4
Telephone consultation very helpful and professional
5
He was kind, listened v carefully and when I started to describe my symptoms- he seemed to be v knowledgeable and was able to give me medication that seems to be working. Knowledge & expertise were second to none.
5
Dr Saleem was very thorough, friendly & explained condition in a way I understood. Also change of medication explained.
FAQ
What are Dr. Amer Saleem's reviews like?
Dr. Amer Saleem's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews
What languages does Dr. Amer Saleem speak?
Dr. Amer Saleem speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Dr. Amer Saleem located?
Dr. Amer Saleem primarily practices at Kingsbridge Sligo, located at Ray Macsharry Road, Abbeyquarter North, Gardenhill,, Sligo, Ireland, Sligo
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