Dr Simon Webster

My practice at the Spire reflects that of my NHS practice at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. I have a broad interest in all aspects of Respiratory Medicine and offer a full service incorporating diagnosis, thorough investigation and review of Respiratory disease backed up with a comprehensive radiology service.

The initial consultation incorporates same day spirometry, Electrocardiography, phlebotomy and basic radiology up to and including CT and plain CXR. Where more invasive investigation is warranted, I offer a day-case fibre-optic bronchoscopy service bolstered by interventional and higher resolution radiology. The cancer service is supported by Mulitdisciplinary discussion on a weekly basis. There is also access to a multidisciplinary cough MDT which also has representation from our upper GI surgeons and Physicians. I also have a close working relationship with our local overarching Physiotherapy service.

I am the Clinical lead Physician for Respiratory Medicine Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals trust and have set up the pleural service including pleural ultrasound, thoracic pleural catheter placement and a medical thoracoscopy service for the more challenging diagnosis of pleural cancers including mesothelioma. This also gives access to a bespoke lung clinical nurse specialist service.

My social life revolves around my wife and three young children. Having recently bought a family house in Goudhurst, I am now able to apply my interests in garden design and realising my aspiration to cultivate a small orchard. I have travelled widely, but have a particular affinity for the African continent, where I did volunteer work in Zimbabwe for the Medical Air Rescue Service. Prior to medicine, I studied at the University of Sussex achieving a First Class degree in Chemistry, followed by postgraduate work.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy

• Respiratory and General Internal Medicine;
• All aspects of Pulmonary; Thoracic; Pleural or Lung disease however acquired;
• Pleural disease;
• Cough;
• Bronchiectasis;
• Interstitial Lung Disease including Occupational lung disease such as Asthma; COPD and Asbestosis;
• Bronchogenic carcinoma and Aspergillus Lung Disease.