Professor Howard Branley

Respiratory (Chest) Doctor

Respiratory (Chest) Doctor

London, W1G 7AE

31 years of experience
Verified profile

Respiratory (Chest) Doctor

London, W1G 7AE

31 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.97

461 patient reviews

34 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside manner
4.97
Explanation

314 of 993 total recommendations are for:

Breathlessness(116)
Asthma(108)
Troublesome Cough(90)
Other(679)

Recent patient review

25 Mar 2023

One of the best that I have seen, and I have seen a number of...

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About

Professor Branley is a lung specialist and is on the Specialist Register with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine providing specialist diagnosis and treatment for respiratory, chest and sleep disorders. Professor Branley has specialised in respiratory medicine for over 25 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, sarcoidosis, sleep apnoea, tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, lung cancer 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 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 29th September 2022.

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Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Breathlessness
  • Asthma
  • Troublesome Cough
  • Lung Function / Spirometry
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Others

Specialties

  • Sleep Medicine

All conditions and treatments

  • Breathlessness
  • Lung Function / Spirometry
  • Asthma
  • Troublesome Cough
  • CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)
  • Chest Infection
  • Wheezing
  • Pneumonia
  • Video Consultation
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Registered with

General Medical Council

3678307

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

languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £350
  • Follow-up appointment: £280

insurers

  • Vitality Health
  • Healix
  • health-on-line
  • Cigna
  • Groupama
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • Bupa
  • General Medical
  • Simply Health
  • WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • CS Healthcare

Location

All locations

The Physicians' Clinic

4.87
(205)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

13:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 17:00

Thursday

13:00 - 17:00

Friday

09:00 - 17:00

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Lung Function / Spirometry (77)
CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan) (46)
Pneumonia (17)
Video Consultation (17)
Chest X-Ray (9)

461 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

One of the best that I have seen, and I have seen a number of consultants/doctors for various issues. Is very thorough and Explains things in a way which is easy to understand. I would highly recommend him.

25 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pneumonia
Nodule
CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I usually travel to Germany when I need to see a specialist when I feel poorly but after reading the reviews on here I knew I had to give Dr. Branley a chance. I am happy that I did Dr. Branley is charismatic, kind and patient. He took his time to ask about my medical history and made comprehensive notes. He really wanted to know where my symptoms stemmed from and after the consultation he booked a blood test and chest Xray for me all on the same day. Dr Branley's customer obsession is clearly seen through his work ethic and his curiosity to dig deeper which I appreciated. I am grateful for Dr. Branley and trust that I am in the best hands. For anyone thinking about booking a consultation with him, don't walk but run. Wishing you all a quick recovery

24 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lung Function / Spirometry
Asthma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

My experience with Professor Branley was excellent. He immediately made me feel at ease, listened to my concerns and patiently answered any questions. He explained everything comprehensively, and quickly arranged thorough tests and scans to get to the bottom of the issue. After each consultation, detailed notes were provided, with really helpful explanations of the next steps. I felt completely confident in what was going on and why. I would absolutely recommend this doctor and would be happy to be under his care again, should the need arise. Thanks to him and his helpful responsive admin team for making an unsettling experience as good as it could be.

23 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Troublesome Cough

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

great professional highly competent

22 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

With the tube strike, I was running late and Prof. Branley was very accommodating. Incredibly reassuring during the appointment and followed up with results in a very timely manner.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Asthma
Fitness To Fly Testing
Lung Function / Spirometry

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I had a really lovely experience with Professor Branley, he was incredibly thorough and thoughtful, explaining every possibility and next step, and so friendly throughout, he really put my mind at ease. His team have been so helpful and kind too. Highly recommend!

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breathlessness
Asthma
CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

As ever professor Branley is as always very pleasant and reassuring to deal with He examined my chest & breathing which I found very helpful, and he seemed very happy with my condition being stable and a slight improvement on all aspects of my lung function test

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lung Function / Spirometry

4.25

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Efficient and through explanation, planning of investigations and feedback.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lung Function / Spirometry
CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I have seen Professor Branley on a number of occasions and found him pleasant to talk to and vey knowledgeable on his specialist subject and would recommend him to anyone with respiratory problems.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Troublesome Cough
Chest X-Ray
Chest Infection

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

Dr. Branley was attentive, listened well and made me feel at ease. He never made me feel rushed. He has found time for me in his full diary and has monitored my infection over its course. I would recommend Dr. Branley.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Troublesome Cough
Chest Infection
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Endorsements

Have you worked with this specialist?

Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Pleural Effusion (24)
Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot) (24)
Pulmonary Fibrosis (24)

34 endorsements

An excellent respiratory opinion

31 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot)
+ 14 more

Dr Mark Vanderpump

Endocrinology & Diabetes
I have looked after their patients

I find Professor Branley an excellent respiratory physician who has a thorough understanding of both general and respiratory medicine. His attention to detail means my patients really appreciate seeing him. I have no hesitation about asking him to see patients with any respiratory difficulties.

31 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot)
+ 14 more

Dr Elaine Tickle

General Practice (GP)
I have referred patients to them

Professor Branley is an excellent thorough Doctor who looks after patients very well indeed. Highly recommended

31 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot)
+ 14 more

Dr Deepak Suri

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Howard is an excellent respiratory physician who is extremely thorough and has an excellent manner. I would be happy to be treated by him

31 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot)
+ 14 more

Professor Alan Salama

Renal Medicine (Nephrology)
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Professor Howard Branley's reviews like?

Professor Howard Branley's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 461 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 The Physicians' Clinic, located at 13-14 Devonshire Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AE
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What are Professor Howard Branley working hours?

Professor Howard Branley is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (13:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (13:00 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00), ,

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