Dr Fasihul Khan
Respiratory Doctor
Leicester, LE2 2FF
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13 years of experience
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13 years of experience
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28 Apr 2024
Dr Rajesh Chelliah
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Dr. Fasihul Khan is a highly skilled Consultant Respiratory Physician based at both Glenfield and Spire Hospitals in Leicester.
Dr Khan obtained his medical degree from the University of Leicester in 2010, where he graduated with distinction. His expertise spans a wide range of respiratory conditions, and he has a particular focus on interstitial lung disease (ILD). This involves various conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, connective tissue disease-related lung disease, environmental/inhalational lung disease, and many more. Dr Khan is approved to prescribe specialised anti-fibrotic treatments like pirfenidone and nintedanib, and leads the specialist ILD centre at Glenfield hospital which receives referrals from across the region.
Dr. Khan is an active member of the British Thoracic Society's ILD Specialist Advisory Group, where he provides expert insights and advice that have contributed to shaping patient care standards in the UK.
Dr. Khan pursued a higher degree and completed a PhD focused on predicting survival in patients with ILD. His research findings have been published in esteemed respiratory journals, and he has had the privilege of presenting his work at international conferences, receiving recognition and awards for his contributions. He actively participates in various national and international research groups, exploring innovative approaches to treating and monitoring ILD patients.
As a passionate educator, Dr Khan regularly delivers lectures to general practitioners, hospital doctors, and medical students, and holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education.
Dr Khan's multilingual abilities, including fluency in Hindi and Urdu and an understanding of Gujarati and Punjabi, allow him to provide personalised and effective care.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Breathlessness (23%)
- Chronic Cough (12%)
- Interstitial Lung Disease (12%)
- Lung Function / Spirometry (10%)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (8%)
- Others (36%)
All conditions and treatments
- Breathlessness
- Chronic Cough
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Chest Infection
- Wheezing
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Sarcoidosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Lung Function / Spirometry
- CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)
- Blood Testing and Results Interpretation
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest X-Ray
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Fitness To Fly Testing
- Overnight Oximetry
- Pleural Interventions
- Sputum Tests
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7081307
Qualifications
MB ChB University of Leicester 2010
MRCP Royal College of Physicians 2014
PgCert Med Ed University of Dundee 2017
AFFMLM Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management 2018
MRCP (Resp) British Thoracic Society and Royal College of Physicians 2018
PhD University of Nottingham 2022
Publications
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28 / 02 / 2019
Safety and efficacy of ambulatory management of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: A case series
Published in British Medical Journal Open Respiratory
04 / 06 / 2019
The Its Not JUST Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Study (INJUSTIS): description of the protocol for a multicentre prospective observational cohort study identifying biomarkers of progressive fibrotic lung disease
Published in British Medical Journal Open Respiratory
12 / 02 / 2021
Systematic review and meta-analysis of anakinra, sarilumab, siltuximab and tocilizumab for COVID-19
Published in Thorax
23 / 09 / 2021
Understanding the burden of interstitial lung disease post-COVID-19: the UK Interstitial Lung Disease-Long COVID Study (UKILD-Long COVID)
Published in British Medical Journal Open Respiratory
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £220
- Follow-up appointment: £160
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
- Benenden
Location
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Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE2 2FF
Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE2 2FF
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Groby Rd, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP
Groby Rd, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
38 reviews
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Amazing doctor!
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Dr Khan is absolutely fantastic. He is very knowledgeable in the field of ILD. He explained the disease and possible outcomes in laypersons terms. Dr Khan is very knowledgeable and explains his advice clearly and succintly. Dr Khan is happy to discuss clinical trials and new treatments that are available. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Khan to anyone who needs advice on ILD matters.
5
Dr Fasihul Khan is very kind and listened with great patience to my concerns and background information. He is very professional, knowledgable, efficient and organised. You know his prime concern is for his patients and I felt very safe in his care.
5
Calm, helpful, informative, reassuring.
5
A very impressive Consultant. Dr Khan immediately made me feel very comfortable and at ease. He listened carefully as I described in detail my history and current symptoms. He asked some questions and then came up with a provisional diagnosis and a proposed treatment plan. A highly reassuring experience from start to finish.
5
Dr Khan is a fabulous professional. He listens to his patients, has a very caring and empathetic approach and gives a clear explanation of what is going on and the next steps. We have only had a very positive experience of Dr Khan.
5
Very good bedside manner explained everything well.
5
Very thorough and a very clear explanation
5
Everything clearly explained and my mind put to rest
5
Amazing doctor, instant results , and really kind
Endorsements
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2 endorsements
Dr Rajesh Chelliah
CardiologyDr Khan is current colleague working together in cardio respiratory department. Excellent in depth knowledge of respiratory condition. Good knowledge of general internal medicine. Always put patient interest first. I am fortunate to work alongside Dr Khan.
11 Jan 2024Dr Imran Ansari
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FAQ
What are Dr Fasihul Khan's reviews like?
Dr Fasihul Khan's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 38 reviews
What languages does Dr Fasihul Khan speak?
Dr Fasihul Khan speaks English, Hindi and Urdu
Where is Dr Fasihul Khan located?
Dr Fasihul Khan primarily practices at Spire Leicester Hospital, located at Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE2 2FF
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