Professor Keir Lewis is a specialist Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Consultant renowned for his compassionate and patient focused approach. delivering exceptional care to individuals across South and West Wales. As the Respiratory Lead for his Health Board, Professor Lewis oversees specialist clinics in three NHS hospitals and private clinics, including Werndale Hospital. Patients travel from Bridgend, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, and Ceredigion to seek his expertise.

Professor Lewis has been an NHS Consultant since 2003, primarily based at Prince Philip Hospital, and was appointed a Full-Professor at Swansea University in 2017. His academic background includes a degree in Psychology, enhancing his thoughtful and holistic approach to patient care.

Professor Lewis can see patients who are self-paying or using insurance. Patients do not need a referral from another specialist or GP.

Why choose Professor Lewis?

Professor Lewis brings an unparalleled level of expertise, backed by his international experience and dedication to respiratory medicine. As a trusted authority in his field, he not only accepts referrals from other lung specialists but is often consulted for complex cases that require advanced care. Patients appreciate his gentle, compassionate approach, particularly with all individuals who experience high levels of anxiety or depression related to their breathing issues.

What sets Professor Lewis apart is his commitment to pioneering care. He collaborates closely with top researchers to bring patients innovative treatments and state-of-the-art approaches that often go beyond standard clinical guidelines. This proactive approach ensures his patients benefit from the latest advancements in respiratory care, making him a preferred choice for those seeking specialised, empathetic, and cutting-edge treatment.

Multidisciplinary Teams and Charity Work

Professor Lewis actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams within his local Health Board and with specialised centres across England, including in London, Birmingham, and Leicester. His teamwork with respiratory consultants, researchers, specialist nurses, and physiotherapists ensures that patients benefit from a broad spectrum of expertise.

His commitment to improving respiratory health is reflected in his development of award-winning Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Smoking Cessation programs, as well as innovative acute and home-based non-invasive ventilation services. These initiatives have earned him six MediWales and two Wales NHS Awards, highlighting his success in partnerships between the NHS, the Med Tech sector, pharmaceutical industry, and universities.

Beyond his medical practice, Professor Lewis is dedicated to supporting those with complex lung conditions through his voluntary work. He co-founded and currently chairs the Wales Orphan and Rare Lung Disease Charity, which provides crucial support for patients and carers dealing with rare lung conditions. He is also a Trustee of the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends and previously served as a Trustee for ASH Wales, showcasing his longstanding commitment to lung health and community support.

Education, Training and Awards

Professor Lewis's journey in medicine started at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, where he obtained his 1^st Class Degree in Psychology then with double honours MBBS. He completed his junior doctor training and MRCP examinations whilst working in St Barts and The Royal London Hospitals, before completing senior specialist training residencies in respiratory medicine at major hospitals across South Wales. Further research led to his MD qualification in Sleep Apnoea at Cardiff University and Fellowship of the Royal College London (FRCP).

Professor Lewis is passionate about medical education. He plays a key role in training the next generation of doctors by teaching medical students, organising the respiratory specialist training week, and serving as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians. His expertise has led him to be invited to deliver lectures around the world, from the U.S. to Europe, the Middle East, and South Korea. Recognised for his commitment to teaching, he has received awards such as "Teacher of the Year" and "Outstanding Achievement in Teaching" from Swansea University and was a Surgam nominee at Cardiff University for "Kindness to Students during COVID." Notably, he is one of only three doctors in Wales to have earned the title of Senior Fellow of the Health Education Academy.

Professor Lewis’s dedication to excellence is reflected in numerous awards and honours. He currently serves as President of The Welsh Thoracic Society and has received the Outstanding Achievement in Medicine award from the South Wales Argus. He is also the only consultant in the Hywel Dda region to hold the prestigious N3 Award for Clinical Excellence.

Research and Publications

Since the 1990’s, Professor Lewis has published more than 170 journal papers, 300 abstracts and 4 textbooks. He has been the leading or co-applicant on grants worth over £27M. He has been an Associate Editor (Journal Tubercle & Lung Disease) and reviews articles for major journals including the BMJ, Thorax, Lancet European Respiratory Journal. He advises content for the British Thoracic and European Respiratory Society Annual Conferences and scores grant applications for major funders including HTA, Welcome, MRC and Tenovus. He has advised Welsh and Westminster Governments on Smoking and Vaping and more recently their COVID enquiries.

Personal Profile

When he is not caring for his patients, Professor Lewis is a dedicated Scarlets and Wales rugby fan. He puts his lungs to work playing saxophone, and performing at local gigs with his doctor’s band, The Arrhythmics. He also enjoys running up the Black Mountains with his blind Collie, Dewi, and keeping up with his energetic twin boys.

Professor Lewis's dedication to his patients and respiratory medicine is evident in every aspect of his practice. His extensive training, mentoring of other senior doctors, international collaborations and compassion, make him an excellent choice for those seeking expert respiratory and sleep apnoea care.

Professor Lewis is the Respiratory Lead for his local health board, Hywel Dda University Health Board. He continuously works with other Consultants and Senior Managers across the trust to deliver respiratory services to more than 400,000 patients in a large area of Wales. He leads on sleep apnoea services and chairs the Respiratory Failure Team for 4 hospitals. He can assess and treat for all his special interests below:

• Chronic Cough
• Breathlessness
• Asthma Diagnosis and Management
• COPD Diagnosis and Management
• Sleep Apnoea/Snoring
• Respiratory Failure
• Occupational Lung Disease

With over 21 years of training and experience, Professor Lewis has supported over 3000 people on breathing machines and has helped several thousand people as inpatients and many clinics- ranging from simple tests to highly complex procedures and lung interventions.

• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of London
• Member of British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority
• Member of British Medical Association

Useful links

• http://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/k.e.lewis/
• http://linkedin.com/in/keir-lewis-38b447122