Dr Shalin Diwanji

Professional statement

Dr Shalin Diwanji is a distinguished consultant in respiratory medicine, renowned for his personalised approach to patient care. He emphasises understanding the unique differences between patients with the same disease, moving away from the traditional “one size fits all” approach. By working in close partnership with his patients, Dr Diwanji develops individualised treatment plans tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs, ensuring their optimal health and well-being.

Dr Shalin Diwanji is a consultant in respiratory medicine working at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. He sees private patients at The Clementine Churchill Hospital, HCA UK at Devonshire Street, London Digestive Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, Syon Clinic, and St John & St Elizabeth Hospital. 

Dr Diwanji graduated in 2006 and completed his foundation training in India. After which he moved to the UK to pursue research in respiratory medicine. He was granted Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2010 for research into non-CF bronchiectasis. He completed higher training in respiratory and general medicine, rotating through London Chest Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and St Barts Hospital.

Dr Diwanji was awarded Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians, London in 2019.

Dr Diwanji has set up an Enhanced Respiratory Care Unit at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to provide specialist care for acute and chronic respiratory failure patients. He also co-chairs the lung cancer multidisciplinary team.

Recently, Dr Diwanji has been appointed as Clinical Director for respiratory medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 practice 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:

• Chronic cough
• Breathlessness
• Wheeze
• Asthma
• Chronic bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Emphysema
• Pneumonia and lung infections
• Tuberculosis
• Allergy testing
• Lung fibrosis
• Sarcoidosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Lung cancer screening and care
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pneumothorax
• Fitness to fly assessments
• COVID-19
• Pulmonary nodules
• Smoking cessation
• Endobronchial ultrasound
• Sleep disorders