Dr Fasihul Khan
Respiratory and Pulmonary Fibrosis Specialist
Dr. Fasihul Khan is a leading Consultant Respiratory Physician based in Leicester, providing expert care for all respiratory conditions including Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), asthma, COPD, lung infections, bronchiectasis, and sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
16+
Years' experience
Specialist
General Respiratory
Interstitial Lung Disease
About
Dr Fasihul Khan
MBChB, MRCP(UK), MRCP(Resp), AFFMLM, PgCert Med Ed, PhD
He also assesses patients with breathlessness, chronic cough, recurrent chest infections, and unexplained respiratory symptoms, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis through rapid access to specialist investigations including CT scans, lung function testing, bronchoscopy, and sleep studies.
Dr. Khan is a recognised specialist in ILD and leads the specialist ILD service at Glenfield Hospital, receiving referrals across the region. He diagnoses and manages conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, connective tissue disease-related lung disease, and environmental/inhalational lung disease. He is also an approved prescriber of specialised anti-fibrotic therapies, providing patients with access to advanced treatment options.
Dr Khan is frequently consulted for second opinions, particularly in ILD or complex respiratory disease where there is diagnostic uncertainty, helping patients gain clarity on their diagnosis, confirm treatment plans, or explore alternative management options.

Respiratory and Pulmonary Fibrosis Specialist
To explore Dr Khan’s latest research, publications, and projects, visit his ResearchGate profile
Clinical Areas
Symptoms
Comprehensive respiratory care across a wide range of conditions and symptoms.
Conditions
Testimonials
Patients Reviews
Comprehensive respiratory care across a wide range of conditions and symptoms.
Training & Credentials
Qualifications
2010
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
University of Leicester 2010
2014
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians 2014
2018
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
University of Dundee 2018
2022
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Nottingham 2022
Consulting Locations
Locations
Dr Khan offers private consultations at Spire Leicester Hospital, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital and Woodland Hospital, Kettering, with timely access to specialist investigations and treatment.
Spire Leicester Hospital
0116 272 0888
Nuffield Leicester Hospital
0116 473 6948
Woodland Hospital, Kettering
01536 614 549

