Dr Shalin Diwanji is a distinguished Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Renowned for his personalised approach to patient care, Dr Diwanji is committed to developing tailored treatment plans that reflect the unique needs of each patient, moving away from the conventional "one size fits all" approach. Working closely with his patients, he aims to optimise their health and well-being through individualised care.

Dr Shalin Diwanji is Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. He sees private patients at The Clementine Churchill Hospital and Syon Clinic.

Dr Diwanji graduated in 2006 and completed his foundation training in India, subsequently moving to the UK to pursue further research in respiratory medicine. He was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2010 for his research in non-CF bronchiectasis and completed his higher training in Respiratory and General Medicine at prestigious institutions, including London Chest Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, and St Bartholomew's Hospital. In 2019, he was honoured with a Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians, London.

Recently, Dr Diwanji has been appointed as Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. As Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Dr Diwanji has established the Enhanced Respiratory Care Unit to provide specialised care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure. He also co-chairs the Lung Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team, enhancing collaborative care in lung cancer management. Dr Diwanji provides lung cancer screening services that are often limited through the NHS, working within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver comprehensive care.

Dr Diwanji provides lung cancer screening services, often limited in availability through the NHS. He collaborates with colleagues in a multidisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive lung cancer care.

Dr Diwanji’s practise involves treating common respiratory conditions like chronic obstructive lung disease, asthma, respiratory infections, sleep disorders and respiratory failure.

Dr Diwanji’s clinical practice encompasses a broad range of respiratory conditions including, but not limited to:

• Abnormal findings on chest x-rays or CT scans
• Acute general medicine
• Allergy
• Asthma
• Breathlessness
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest aspiration
• Chest drains
• Chest pain
• Chronic bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cough
• COVID-19
• CT guided biopsy
• Excessive mucus
• Emphysema
• Endobronchial ultrasound and trans bronchial needle aspiration (EBUS TBNA)
• Fitness to fly assessments
• Lung cancer
• Lung cancer screening
• Pleural biopsy
• Pleural effusions
• Pneumonia and lung infections
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary nodules
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pneumothorax
• Recurrent chest infections
• Sarcoidosis
• Tuberculosis
• Snoring and sleep apnoea
• Smoking cessation
• Wheezing

Dr Diwanji is currently the Principal Investigator for several important studies at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, including:

• The Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) trial : A consortium of leading researchers and clinicians from across the UK working together to understand and improve long-term health outcomes for patients who have been in hospital with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
• Supported Rescue packs post-discharge in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial (RAPID)
• Sub Investigator for TRIBE study for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

Dr Diwanji is active member of British Thoracic Society (BTS), European Respiratory Society (ERS) and Royal College of Physicians, London.

Dr Diwanji’s dedication to personalised patient care, combined with his extensive clinical experience and research engagement, has earned him respect within the field of respiratory medicine. His commitment to bespoke treatment plans ensures that each patient receives the best possible care, tailored to their individual needs.

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• Abnormal findings on chest x-rays or CT scans
• Acute general medicine
• Allergy
• Asthma
• Breathlessness
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest aspiration
• Chest drains
• Chest pain
• Chronic bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cough
• COVID-19
• CT guided biopsy
• Excessive mucus
• Emphysema
• Endobronchial ultrasound and trans bronchial needle aspiration (EBUS TBNA)
• Fitness to fly assessments
• Lung cancer
• Lung cancer screening
• Pleural biopsy
• Pleural effusions
• Pneumonia and lung infections
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary nodules
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pneumothorax
• Recurrent chest infections
• Sarcoidosis
• Tuberculosis
• Snoring and sleep apnoea
• Smoking cessation
• Wheezing

• British Thoracic Society
• European Respiratory Society
• The Royal College of Physicians of London 
• The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• American Thoracic Society