Expertise

MBChB, MRCP(UK), MRCP(Resp), AFFMLM, PgCert Med Ed, PhD

As a leading Consultant Respiratory Physician, Dr. Fasihul Khan provides expert care for a comprehensive range of respiratory issues. Frequently sought after for second opinions, he regularly assesses patients presenting with complex or unexplained symptoms, ensuring timely and accurate diagnoses through rapid access to specialist investigations—including CT scans, lung function testing, bronchoscopy, and sleep studies.

He also leads and contributes to national and international clinical trials in interstitial lung disease, enabling eligible patients to access promising novel therapies and emerging treatment options that are not yet routinely available.

Breathlessness, chronic cough, and wheezing

Asthma, COPD, Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Bronchiectasis

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary Embolism (blood clots) and Pleural disorders

As a recognised specialist in ILD, Dr. Fasihul Khan leads the specialist ILD service at Glenfield Hospital, which receives regional referrals for complex cases. His advanced expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, connective tissue disease-related lung disease, and environmental/inhalational lung diseases.

As an approved prescriber of specialised anti-fibrotic therapies, he ensures that his patients have direct access to the latest, most advanced treatment options available.

Dr. Fasihul Khan is a recent former member of the British Thoracic Society’s ILD Specialist Advisory Group, where he played a key role in shaping patient care standards across the UK.

Driven by a commitment to advancing ILD research, he completed a PhD focused specifically on predicting survival in ILD patients.

Dr. Fasihul Khan is a passionate educator who regularly delivers lectures and training to general practitioners, hospital doctors, and medical students. He holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging training for the next generation of medical professionals.

Dedicated to providing personalised and culturally sensitive care, Dr. Khan brings valuable multilingual abilities to his practice. He is fluent in Hindi and Urdu and has a strong working understanding of Gujarati and Punjabi. These language skills enable him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, providing clarity, reassurance, and expert guidance to both patients and referring clinicians.