Dr Shalin Diwanji
Dr Shalin Diwanji is a distinguished Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an expertise in lung cancer screening services.
Bio
Dr Shalin Diwanji is a distinguished Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, renowned for his personalised approach to patient care. He emphasizes 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 Diwanji graduated in 2006 and completed his foundation training in India. After which he moved to UK to pursue research in Respiratory Medicine. He was granted Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2010 for research in 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.
He has set up Enhanced Respiratory Care Unit at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to provide specialist care of acute and chronic respiratory failure patients. He is also Co-Chairs the Lung Cancer multi-disciplinary team. He 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.
Areas of expertise
- 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
More information
- Qualified 2006
- Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians, London 2019
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) for research in non CF bronchiectasis 2010
- Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - Clinical Director For Respiratory Medicine
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Dr Diwanji is currently the Principle Investigator for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust for PHOSP-COVID trail and Sub-Investigator for TRIBE study for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
During his Clinical MD, he was involved in clinical research and this ultimately lead to following publication, whereby he is the lead author.
- British Thoracic Society (BTS)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Royal College of Physicians, London