Dr John Corless
MB ChB, FRCP
34 years of experience
Wirral, CH61 1AU
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by Dr Ian London, Dr Noshaba Naz
34 years of experience
Wirral, CH61 1AU
(+1 more)
12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Ian London, Dr Noshaba Naz
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About Dr John Corless
Dr John Corless is a Consultant Chest and Respiratory Physician who practises privately at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral and has an NHS practice at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral.
He has been a consultant since 2001 and has extensive experience across all areas of respiratory medicine. He maintains a busy clinical practice at both sites and continues to work in senior leadership roles within the NHS. He is the Associate Medical Director for the Medical Division at Arrowe Park Hospital.
His clinical work covers the investigation and management of a wide range of conditions including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory infections, sarcoidosis, asbestos-related lung disease. He works closely with Mr Rob Peat, specialist respiratory physiologist to support diagnostic and treatment pathways.
Dr Corless has been President of the North West Thoracic Society (2024–2025) and acts as an expert medical witness in asbestos-related lung disease.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London and Edinburgh, a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and a Fellow of the Expert Witness Institute. He is a member of the British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society and the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland.
Dr Corless does not manage patients with sleep-related conditions.
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3676910
Royal College of Physicians
No. FRCP (Lond & Edin)
Education
University of Dundee
Medicine
Graduated 1992
Qualifications
FRCP, Royal College of Physicians (London and Edinburgh)
MB ChB, University of Dundee (1992)
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- WPA
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix Health Services
- Benenden Health
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Self-pay only
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£155
Locations
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral
Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
Opening hours
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Arrowe Park Hospital
Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH49 5PE
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Dr John Corless receives excellent, professional, and patient feedback. He performs thorough physical examinations, recommends diagnostic tests like CT scans and X-rays, and provides clear treatment plans. Patients feel confident and at ease due to his comprehensive explanations and careful listening. His practice commonly addresses conditions like asthma, breathlessness, cough, wheezing, and bronchiectasis.
Dr John Corless was excellent in the first consultation I had and very thorough explaining everything I needed to feel safe in his care. He sent me for a CT scan and explained everything about the scan in the follow up appointment. He has a lovely bedside manner and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. Overall a wonderfull and reassuring experience.
First time meeting Dr Corless. Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain to me my current injury via laptop and drawings. I was able to have an updated situation of my injury including an Xray all within the same appointment.
I found Dr Corless to be excellent.He carried out a very thorough physical examination ation and then we had a lengthy discussion about my symptoms and history.He.then fully explained his proposed plan for.my ongoing treatment .He ensured that I understand the whole process and next steps He involved me fully and was patient and empathetic This consultation was then followed up two days later with a very comprehensive letter detailing the discussion. I was very impressed with Dr Corless and telephone his.secretary to ask her to pass on my thanks to him He is a brilliant doctor
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Dr Corless was very receptive to my concerns, quickly diagnosed the cause and presented a comprehensive plan of how my condition can be improved.
Although my appointment was delayed I was kept informed…..mr. Corless was very informative and explained everything precisely to me excellent
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The whole experience was very good, from the initial consultation to further investigations, all very slick. Dr Corless explained everything and was very clear.
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Dr.Corless is the supreme professional in whom both I and my wife have absolute confidence. His knowledge and understanding are superb and his engagement with his patient is total.
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Excellent consultant
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I felt confident and at ease with Dr Corless. He listened to what I told him about my health problems, suggested a way forward and then I had a further consultation with him to discuss the results. He was thorough and informative and I understood the findings. I am extremely grateful to him for his kindness and professionalism.
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Skill Endorsements
Excellent experienced respiratory physician
08 Aug 2026
Dr Ian London
GastroenterologistDr Corless is very senior and an experienced respiratory consultant with particular interest in Lung cancer, Autoimmune diseases. He is associate medical director.
02 Dec 2025DN
Dr Noshaba Naz
Nephrologist
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What are Dr John Corless's reviews like?
Dr John Corless's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 31 reviews.
What languages does Dr John Corless speak?
Dr John Corless speaks English
Where is Dr John Corless located?
Dr John Corless primarily practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral, located at Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
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Dr John Corless is working Monday (18:00 - 20:30)
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