Dr Neal Navani

Professional statement

Dr Neal Navani is one of London's leading respiratory experts. He practises at a number of prominent medical establishments in the capital including University College London (UCL) Hospital, The Physician's Clinic and King Edward VII's Hospital. He specialises in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), bronchoscopy, coughs, asthma, lung cancer and smoking-related lung diseases. He also specialises in lung problems in people with cancer.

Graduating from Cambridge University with a MBBS in 1997, Dr Navani went on to complete his initial clinical medical training University College London, qualifying in 2000. He trained at Brompton and Hammersmith Hospitals in Reparatory Medicine before being awarded a Medical Research Council Fellowship in 2008. In 2011, he completed his PhD in University College London. Additionally, he obtained a MSc in Clinical Trials from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

Dr Navani has over 20 years' experience in treating patients. His patients and their needs are at the centre of his approach. He is currently the lead clinician for the lung cancer and interventional bronchoscopy services at University College London Hospital. 

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Navani is the co-lead of the National Lung Cancer Audit and an associate professor at University College London. He is an author of various peer-reviewed publications, the British Thoracic Society guideline, quality standards for bronchoscopy and forms an integral part of numerous other professional bodies. He is a member of a number of esteemed medical societies including the British Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.