Dr Nikesh Devani is a Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine based at the Royal Free Hospital for his NHS role and St John & St Elizabeth Hospital for his private practice.
After graduating with a Distinction in Clinical Sciences from University College London (UCL) in 2010, Dr Devani completed his specialist training in Respiratory and General Medicine within the North Central and East London Deanery. He was appointed Consultant Physician at the Royal Free Hospital in 2021 and cares for patients with a broad spectrum of respiratory and general medical conditions.
Dr Devani has a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), chronic respiratory failure, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, COPD and neuromuscular respiratory disorders. He is experienced in the investigation of breathlessness, chronic cough, chest infections, chest pain, and supporting Tobacco-Dependent patients, providing evidence-based, personalised care to help patients improve their symptoms and quality of life.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Devani is actively involved in respiratory research, focusing on sleep apnoea, respiratory failure, and sleep diagnostics. He has published in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented his work at international conferences. His commitment to service innovation contributed to a team that received a BMJ Award in 2019 for transforming diagnostic pathways and improving patient care.
Dr Devani also serves as Training Programme Director for Respiratory Medicine in North Central and East London and is a Quality Improvement Practitioner, reflecting his dedication to advancing respiratory medicine, education, and healthcare quality.
Conditions Dr Devani treats at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
- Breathlessness
- Coughs
- Wheezing
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- COPD / Emphysema
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Respiratory Failure including low oxygen level
Treatments Dr Devani offers at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
- Home based sleep studies
- CPAP / NIV titration and support
- Hypoxic Challenge Test Interpretation and Fit to Fly Reports
Additional Information about Dr Nikesh Devani
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP UK)
- British Thoracic Society
- European Respiratory Society
Leadership Roles
- Training Programme Director for Respiratory Medicine (North Central & East London); Quality Improvement Practitioner
Awards
- British Thoracic Society Travel Grant Award (2019) for Presentation at the European Respiratory Society International Congress
- BMJ Award (2019) for Diagnostic Service Transformation, ERS Travel Grant Award
Publications
- University College London BSc Physiology 1st Class Honours
- University College London MBBS 2010
- Birkbeck University of London PgCert Medical Leadership 2018
Consultant in Respiratory, Sleep and Ventilation and General Internal Medicine at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
I adopt a thoughtful and considered approach to patient care, taking the time to listen attentively and identify the patient’s core concerns. Working collaboratively with my patients, I develop holistic investigative and management plans tailored to their unique health goals and ensure that I am available to provide ongoing care and support.