Professor Howard Branley
MBChB, MSc, MD, DipExMed, DFSEM(UK), FRSM, FCCP, FRCP, FRAeS
Respiratory Doctor
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33 years of experience
London, W1B 1PT
(+6 more)
62 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Raghav Dwivedi, Dr Rama Vancheeswaran and 41 other professionals
Live bookings available
33 years of experience
London, W1B 1PT
(+6 more)
62 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Raghav Dwivedi, Dr Rama Vancheeswaran and 41 other professionals
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About Professor Howard Branley
Professor Branley is a Consultant Respiratory Physician - Specialist in Exercise Limitation, Human Performance & Complex Breathlessness.
Professor Branley provides specialist diagnosis and treatment for respiratory, chest and sleep disorders. Professor Branley has specialised in respiratory medicine for 30 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, lung nodules, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, sleep apnoea, tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia 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 particular interest in exercise physiology and VO2 max testing. He is a member of the British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine (BASEM) and a diplomate member of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine UK (FSEM), having been successful in the Diploma in Exercise Medicine examination..
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 26th September 2025.
Subspecialties
- Sleep Medicine•
- General (Internal) Medicine
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3678307
Education
University of Liverpool
Medicine
Graduated 1992
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
- Diploma in Exercise Medicine, DipExMed Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (UK) 2025
- Diplomate Member of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (UK), DFSEM(UK) Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (UK) 2025
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £400
- Follow-up appointment: £300
Insurers
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- AXA Health
- The Exeter
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- General and Medical
- Simply Health (Dental)
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Aetna
- The PHC
Location
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35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
Reviews
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Professor Howard Branley is professional, friendly, polite, and attentive, providing clear, reassuring communication. He conducts thorough investigations, including lung function tests and CT scans, and explains medical information easily. Patients value his detailed advice and careful listening, finding his expertise highly helpful. He is often consulted for issues like breathlessness, asthma, and troublesome cough.
I found Dr Branley very approachable and easy to communicate with and made me feel at ease. We had the time and space to discuss my issues in detail and for him to gain a good understanding. He also seemed to really understand my symptoms and they seemed familiar to him which was reassuring. I was able to ask questions and gain more clarity when needed.
I had an excellent experience with you. You treated me as an intelligent person. I appreciated being shown the CT and where the cancer tumor was located. I had the impression that your knowledge on respiratory matters was more extensive and more up to date that what I was expeeriencing with the Italian pulmonologist that I consulted with.
Great - really well explained to a lay man like me and thorough.
the Doctors surgery was very efficient and Handled what could have been a bad situation Very pro-actively .
Manner and professionalism at highest possible level.
Professor Branley was relaxed, conversational & there was no stress of making sure you made the best of your short time with him! The time wasn't short, he took his time. A great 'person to person' bedside manner, easy to be open with him regardless of the subject. After the visit I was confident that we'd covered all subjects that I'd intended to discuss in addition to the questions which he followed up with!
I felt safe and being listened to and the consultation helped me feel less concerned.
Professor Branley put me at ease from the moment he started my appointment with him. He was very very professional and certainly eased my mind concerning my condition.
Professor Branley was extremely polite and approachable, which immediately put me at ease. They listened carefully to my concerns and explained my condition and treatment clearly, making sure I understood everything. I felt confident in their ability to provide excellent care and would happily recommend them to my family and friends. I would also be very comfortable seeing this doctor again in the future.
Endorsements
Professor Branley is very knowledgeable colleague with huge expertise in respiratory diseases and conditions. He offers personalised care to his patients. He is very well liked by his patients and colleagues alike. I would highly recommend him.
19 Mar 2025
Mr Raghav Dwivedi
ENT SurgeonA wonderful colleague and opinion
20 Jan 2025
Dr Rama Vancheeswaran
Respiratory DoctorExcellent respiratory physician.
20 Jan 2025MB
Mrs Giulia Benedetti
RadiologistProf Branley is an excellent colleague with huge expertise in respiratory disease. He has been enormously helpful in caring for my patients with lung conditions.
20 Jan 2025
Dr Edward Seward
Gastroenterologist
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Meet Dr Howard Branley - Respiratory Consultant
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27 August 2023
Post Covid-19 patients respiratory follow up
10 July 2023
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Systemic diseases and the lung
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10 July 2023
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Pulmonary fibrosis in systemic sclerosis: Diagnosis & management
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10 July 2023
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Professor Howard Branley's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 945 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 Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
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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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