London Chest Specialist

Dr Ricardo José

MBChB PhD DA FHEA FRCP

A chest doctor experienced in the assessment of:

Breathlessness I Cough I Wheeze I Chest pain

& related respiratory diseases

Are you feeling breathless?
Do you have a cough that won’t go away?
Does your chest feel tight?
Are you wheezy?
Do you have chest pain or discomfort?
Do you have a chest infection that isn’t clearing?
Have you had more than 2 chest infections in a year?
Are you worried about your lung health?
Do you need a second opinion?

Dr Ricardo José can help you

Personalised Care

Based on what matters to you and your needs

Expert Knowledge

Years of experience helping people with respiratory disease

Leading Hospitals

Access to world class facilities, diagnostics and therapies

If you are concerned about your lung health or you are worried about your respiratory symptoms, get in touch.

As a chest doctor, Dr José helps people with respiratory symptoms including shortness of breath, cough, chest pain and wheeze.

He is frequently sought after to provide a second opinion on the diagnosis and management of chest infections, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, unexplained breathlessness, suspected immunodeficiency and pulmonary complications of cancer therapy

Specialist Expertise

Bronchiectasis

Chest infection

Immunodeficiency

Cough

Cancer complications

Airway disease

Post COVID syndrome

After suffering with COVID-19 you may be experiencing symptoms that last weeks to months. This post-COVID syndrome is also known as long COVID.

If you have symptoms of shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain or cough get in touch. Dr José has investigated and cared for many patients with long COVID.

Dr. José is a highly specialised chest doctor (pulmonologist) with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases. As an adult respiratory medicine consultant (Pulmonologist), he serves patients at the Royal Brompton Hospital, the largest Lung and Heart Hospital in Europe, and at Royal Brompton Specialist Care at 77 Wimpole Street and The London Clinic, the largest private hospital in the UK located in the Harley Street Medical Area. Dr. José has earned multiple awards and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. He is also a member of Top Doctors UK, an elite group of leading medical professionals recognised for their exceptional expertise and patient care. Contact Dr. José today for world-class respiratory care.

Top rated reviews

Amazing doctor, genuinely concerned about my health and best for covid and chest related issues and I can see why. I would recommend him to anyone going through breathing or respiratory or covid issues.

Dr Jose is extremely professional yet approachable and has an excellent bedside manner. He is very organised and follows up on tests/results etc in a timely manner and responds to any queries quickly. He is excellent at liaising with staff from other hospitals to provide co-ordinated care. I would highly recommend him to friends and family should they ever be in the position to require respiratory support.

I am grateful to have come under Dr. Jose's care whilst struggling with long-covid. He is extremely thorough and attentive in his examinations, reviewing my many results over the last few months, whilst also taking the time to explain my symptoms and then assisting me with resources for rehabilitation. Combined with his compassion and dedication to his patients, one feels they are truly receiving excellent care.

Excellent professional, very attentive; a great doctor

Dr Jose is extremely personable, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. His communication every step of the process with my Dad and I, as well as to my Dad’s GP, has been fantastic. Dr Jose took his time to truly understand my Dad’s symptoms and history; his approach and the level of attention and care that my Dad has received has made him feel like he is in safe hands, which has made a world of difference to his demeanour and it has given him hope for the future.

Dr Jose's diagnoses and treatment was spot on. Condition has been resolved exactly how Dr Jose explained it would.

Dr Jose was meticulous and very clear in explaining his findings and agreeing a treatment plan with me. I am thoroughly impressed and already have significant trust in his opinion

I am a doctor myself and a torrid time in and out of hospital negotiating the NHS despite being insider; Dr Jose was the kindest, most compassionate and most clinically excellent medical professional I came across during this difficult period.

Friendly, empathetic, and concise doctor. I hope to work with him again in the future and hopefully improve my health with every session.

Dr Ricardo Jose was able to offer guidance on my respiratory issues, just one day after my enquiry. He was highly knowledgeable and thorough in explaining my symptoms and potential treatments. I would highly recommend his services to anyone struggling with a related issue.

Dr Jose, took his time to make sure he fully understood my problems and didn't clock-watch like others as otherwise I would have received the excellent care I received. He didn't look at at problems in isolation but spoke to his peers to help me.

He is a phenomenal doctor: he listens, is exceptionally informed, is thorough & really cares. I wish he could look after all aspects of my super complex health care, not just respiratory and immuno/chronic infection! Thank you so much for all of your help

Boa tarde dr Ricardo obrigado por tudo ,gostei muito ser sua paciente, o medicamento fez efeito logo no primeiro dia que usei , estou muito feliz pois não tive mais tosse😃

Such a nice thorough doctor, my long term cough was worrying me but after my consultation with Dr Jose I feel much better.

New to virtual appointments, I was very impressed by Dr Jose. Highly professional, with appointments at very suitable times. Expert consultation, and very helpful guidance and advice. Ricardo is the standard by which virtual Doctors should be measured.

Dr Jose could not have been more helpful and supportive.

Dr Jose was fantastic. After years of suffering from repeated chest infections he listened to me. He explained the treatment options clearly. I left the consultation feeling positive

Dr. Ricardo Jose scheduled my appointment immediately after receiving my test results and he explained my situation very clearly. I felt that I was being looked after very well.

Dr Jose was really caring and understanding. Unlike other Consultants who just want to be superficial he explained everything and even followed up with me on the phone the same day to reassure me.

Friendly, empathetic, and concise doctor. I hope to work with him again in the future and hopefully improve my health with every session.

Dr Jose is professionally sound and a remarkable doctor. My mum loves him. Had an amazing experience with his consultancy.

A most pleasant and friendly doctor. The synopsis of our consultation was accurately captured. Looking forward to my test outcomes and final recommendations.

A really lovely manner and a good listener

Excellent consultation, very thorough and thoughtful. In depth discussion of my medical history, present condition and possible treatments which could improve my health. Dr Jose took time to all my questions and his kind, sympathetic manner really put me at my ease

Listened thoughtfully, explained clearly and prescribed a course of medication that solved the problem. Excellent!

Dr Jose put me at ease immediately and listened carefully to my history. He was thorough in his questioning and I felt he did not leave any stone unturned. Additionally he was warm and professional in his manner and most importantly, discussed the issues with me rather than at me. Investigations were arranged in a timely manner. Overall I was extremely pleased with how Dr Jose dealt with everything and I would thoroughly recommend him to others.

Dr Ricardo Jose is a very humble person yet highly expert in his field. I have cough problem since 10 years, there were various diagnosis and we couldn't reach to a conclusion. Dr Jose thoroughly worked out, treated & I feel better. I'm very much thankful to him.

I went to see Dr. Jose about a persistent pneumonia and found him very thorough in the medical history discussion and examination. He did not jump to any early conclusions but instead went over what tests he wanted done and why which I found very reasonable and professional.

great service, simple explanations, clear instructions. everything I want from a doctor

Dr Jose listened carefully to the whole history of my health condition during the consultation and followed up with me when results became available.

Fantastic doctor, who looked at a range of possibilities, arranged relevant tests and discussed options calmly and thourougly while putting us at ease.

He listened carefully, asked lots of questions about my symptoms and history, was very clear about the tests he was recommending and why. He organised the tests very quickly and saw me the same day to discuss the results and what was needed. Communication was clear and very prompt throughout.

Dr Jose was really helpful and did everything to understand my needs and assist me with my complex issues

On our first visit - we were very impressed with Dr. Jose ability to handle our stressful situations - got us relaxed. His professional approach definitely gave us very positive feel. This was endorsed by his personal intervention to the case by calling us late night and advising to take my wife into hospital in A&E. Dr Jose briefed the 'Medical Registrar' and it made our admission smoothly and timely medication was started. In short - this Christmas season -' Dr Jose is an angel' for us. For all future consultation and treatment will be referring to Dr Jose Thank you Dr Jose from core of our heart.

Dr Jose was everything one could expect. He quickly guessed a likely diagnosis which was confirmed by the tests he arranged very quickly. His questions were those of an experienced clinician one quickly trusted. He is not rushed, but efficient and calm and a very pleasant manner. I am sure I could not have done better.

Nothing but positive comments to make. He is very professional and kind.

Dr Ricardo is how all Doctors should be … professional , caring ,knowledgeable … he is the kind of Doctor who puts you , the patient at ease . I feel really privileged to be under his care .

Great experience as a first timer. I barely waited to be helped when I checked in. The staff and Dr.Ricardo Jose were all very friendly and helpful. I especially loved how Dr. Ricardo Jose really took his time to explain my conditions with me as well as my treatment options.

After the consultation, it’s obvious Dr Jose is top of his field

Dr Ricardo is how all Doctors should be … professional , caring ,knowledgeable … he is the kind of Doctor who puts you , the patient at ease . I feel really privileged to be under his care .

It was very refreshing to be listened to and understood. I feel confident and reassured that I shall receive the best advice and care.

First class service, 100% attention. He is an excellent consultant whom I would thoroughly recommend

I was very impressed with Dr Ricardo's consultation and thorough explanation of consultations with various other specialists.

Dr José is extremely well-qualified and credentialled. He's very professional and friendly, and I have felt very reassured by his guidance. He's also extremely responsive and sets out clear plans with his patients. I highly recommend.

I came to see Dr Jose on an urgent matter. He was extremely professional and projected great confidence in his field of expertise. Whilst other professionals can be overwhelming, I found Dr Jose to be objective and amicable especially as I was accompanied by my family. The follow up call and letter I received in respect of next steps was also comprehensive. Thank you so much Dr Jose.

I found Dr Ricardo Jose to be both extremely pleasant and professional. He made me feel very at ease and comfortable through out my consultation and showed genuine empathy which I appreciated at a time when I felt so poorly.

Asked alot of questions which made my visit easier because I would not have given the doctor much of the information that I did....so grateful and came out satisfied.

John DoeCEO

As a family our experience with Dr Jose has been excellent. Dr Jose was very patient with us, super responsive to emails and calls. He managed to get us a diagnosis after years of uncertainty. If you are looking for an expert in the field who is also compassionate, approachable and reachable when you need him, Dr Jose is your man.

I was really fortunate to be able to consult Dr Jose at short notice. He was very supportive and thoroughly professional with all the required examinations and CT organised immediately with caring follow up and appropriate referrals.

Punctual. Excellent listener. Sympathetic.

Dr Jose was everything one could expect. He quickly guessed a likely diagnosis which was confirmed by the tests he arranged very quickly. His questions were those of an experienced clinician one quickly trusted. He is not rushed, but efficient and calm and a very pleaant manner. I am sure I could not have done better.

Dr Ricardo was amazing. He was very empathetic and explained everything to us thoroughly.

Dr Ricardo is an amazing and empathetic doctor. He carefully reads through the tests and gives the patient the appropriate time. We are forever grateful for him. He is very informed and I highly recommend him.

Dr José very patiently listens and makes notes, gives a high level of comfort. RB&HH works very efficiently with good/friendly staff and above all, the ease/speed with which appointments and check-ups are arranged.

By far the best pulmonologist I’ve seen as a patient both in London and my home country. Dr Jose is a very thorough and well organised doctor. He is not only an expert in his field but also a very caring person. He takes the time to explain and listen. I could not be in safer hands at a time when I am facing complex respiratory issues. Highly recommended consultant.

Mr Jose , was extremely polite. In my opinion he is great professional and I did trust his opinion.

A very pleasant experience, Dr Jose really is a 'top Doctor ' . I would definitely recommend him.

Dr.Jose was very understanding, listened to my concerns, reassured and extremely promptly arranged all testing to be carried out. He really went above and beyond, and this is just what’s needed when you want to be put at ease.

Very pleasent and helpful doctor who clearly listened to what I had to say and gave me quick and accurate diagnosis. Would see again if needed.

Dr Jose was recommended by our GP and was fantastic throughout our stay. Everything from bed side manner, explanation and most importantly commitment of attending within a time range was super-helpful for a professional trying to look after work and a family member. I would definitely recommend who has the need and thank him for his service.

Dr. Jose is a fantastic doctor - quick to respond and is in constant contact. Would definitely recommend him!

Dr Jose was kind, understanding and helpful.

I asked for an appointment to assess my fitness to fly. Dr Joes carried out a thorough examination and assessment. He gave a clear friendly explanation of the medical issues.

Found Dr Jose extremely knowledgeable and very reassuring.

Very pleasent and helpful doctor who clearly listened to what I had to say and gave me quick and accurate diagnosis. Would see again if needed.

Dr Jose at the london chest specialist is absolutely fantastic. He is so thorough and has so much information on every topic we discuss. I feel very comfortable and confident with any treatment done by him.

Fantastic sevice all round. Dr Jose was thorough and communicated his diagnosis clearly. He ordered relevant tests etc immediately and followed up promptly by email.

The visit was very smooth and all the staff were helpful. An initial consultation but I left with confidence in their advice and diagnosis.

It was a pleasure to have my respiratory assessment with Dr.Jose, very thorough and kind. I appreciate his hard work and well organised management.

Absolutely excellent. one of the best health care experiences i've had. dr jose really took his time to fully understand my situation so he could help me in the best possible way. the rest of the staff was also great, easy to contact, quick to book appointments.

Excellent, first hand, confident understanding of my respiratory concerns and able to put my mind at rest within moments. would highly recommend dr ricardo jose.

Dr Jose was the doctor that I was looking for! Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, honest, compassionate and reassuring. He has to be one of the very best medical professionals in London, if not the UK. From the very start he has taken the time to gain an understanding of my symptoms / history and to explain what might be going on. His approach and his level of attention and care has been second to none and very reassuring. I feel as if I am in safe hands and I am so grateful to be in his care.

Dr Jose was extremely thorough and took time to explain everything to me. I have struggled with chest infections particularly since last June and I really feel now in very capable hands and that finally he will find the solution and correct medication. I am grateful to Dr Jose for arranging tests quickly and for seeing me again within a week to review them with me. Thank you

Dr Jose was attentive in hearing the full history of my lung issues. He responded with understanding and more importantly, some next steps and solutions. I am confident that his recommendations will help me to recover.

Dr Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful, I was suffering from a chest infection and he managed to assess the situation straightaway. I felt comfortable and in safe hands at his clinic.

I found Dr Jose very knowledgeable, professional and reassuring. He patiently answered questions too without being patronising. I would not hesitste to recommend him

Dr Jose was very supportive and helpful, running through my health issues over the last few months and eased any concerns in a professional manner.

Dr. Ricardo Jose is a very caring and nice doctor. He genuinely cares for your health, and will order all the necessary tests/investigations and referrals in order to get to the bottom of things. He really cares about the status of your health, and will investigate further in order to make sure everything is okay. He's really knowledgeable in his field, and seems to really care about his patients/shows compassion for your situation. One of the better doctors out there !

There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Dr Ricardo Jose. He was so kind and patient while listening to everything I had to say about my lung condition that I’ve been struggling with for over a year. He asked me the right questions and after a couple of tests that were done on the same day, I finally got an answer and a diagnostic for my condition. The medications he prescribed made me feel so much better almost instantly and right away I could notice an incredible improvement in my lung capacity and the quality of my breathing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and explains symptoms or lack of symptoms in an understandable way. Very reassuring and very calming and pleasant persona. Thoroughly recommended.

Dr. Jose demonstrates exceptional qualifications and attentiveness, actively seeking solutions to address his patient's needs. His dedication to patient care is evident.

Dr Ricardo is a Medic every patient should be privileged to have by his bedside . He is thoroughly professional , kind and very caring . Thank you for all the help you are giving me Dr Ricardo .

Dr Ricardo listened very carefully to my history and reviewed all my notes. He then clearly explained what tests I was going to go through and the reasons. The tests were efficiently arranged. At my follow up, the output of the tests and treatment were clearly explained. After struggling with my chest for over 2 years, it was a relief to finally be clearly diagnosed to help more targeted treatment as well as helping me to get the support I need through my local NHS.

I rarely ever write reviews but I have to say Dr Jose was an absolutely wonderful doctor & support to our family at a deeply distressing time when my mum was dangerously ill with pneumonia and sepsis infection. He always made himself available when we needed & guided us through at all stages with his very deep knowledge base and with a real sense of calmness. I would absolutely use him again and recommend him to anybody.

Superb professional with deep care and knowledge to get you out of most dangerous situations. Steady, reassuring confidence, wealth of experience installs believe in his plan of action and I knew he is not going to leave any stone unturned. He looks at illness in complex way which is so important when dealing with infections. Thank you so much for saving my life and making me better in very short time!

Extremely knowledgeable, kind and empathetic. I feel as if I’m in very safe hands during a difficult time.

Dr Jose ticked all the boxes one would expect for a consultant with kind of experience he has. He was thorough without rushing things. Prompt with his email communication in case you have a query. For me the standout thing this was his calming, reassuring diagnostic approach. I would definitely recommend him.

Excellent doctor, who takes the time to listen and obviously cares about his patients. The treatment he gave me for my acute cough, which I had had for 5 weeks, worked almost straight away, while nine of the treatments given by my GP practice had had any effect. After the consultation, Dr Jose followed up through emails and was always quick to reply when I had questions/requests. I’m very glad I went to see him and even though I’ve had to pay myself (no insurance) it was really worth the money.

Dr. Jose is a fantastic doctor - quick to respond and is in constant contact. Would definitely recommend him

He makes you feel relaxed and has your care and wellbeing as top priority. recommend for any lung problems.

I had a wonderful experience with dr. ricardo jose. from start to finish, the level of professionalism and expertise was outstanding. dr. ricardo jose is highly knowledgeable and up-to-date with the latest medical advancements. i recommend dr. ricardo jose to everyone .

I’m from the U.S. and have been coughing non stop for the last 6 months. None of my doctors at Kaiser Permanente was able to help. Dr. Jose found the issue and prescribed the right medication that helped. He def is the expert in his field! Thank you Dr. Jose as you are the best!

I am very grateful to Dr Ricardo Jose for taking such exceptional care of me and I can highly recommend him. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes a painstaking approach to investigations and treatment. He is very approachable, calm and kind, and he explains everything very clearly and spares no effort in helping me. As a result, I feel very confident and happy under his care.

Dr Jose’ offer a comprehensive and transparent diagnosis, with detailed explanations and recommendations.

Dr Jose was attentive , caring and went thru my care thoroughly explaining what we needed to do . He saw me on the same day I was unwell and coughing up blood . This was scary and he was able to offer me an appointment at 7pm on the same day I called the clinic . I’m so grateful he made time available to see me - and I’m so grateful that his manner and understanding of my condition was enormous . It’s very rare I’ve met with a consultant that gives so much time and care to his patients . Thank you Dr. Jose . I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a thoughtful , intelligent, kind lung consultant .

Dr Jose has helped immeasurably with my predicament having been misdiagnosed with asthma for 10 years and being totally miserable with an incessant cough . His care and knowledge have helped me improve my cough by 70 percent even in a 6 month period and he will support me as we work out how to improve my symptoms and life quality. I would highly recommend Dr Jose who ticks all of the boxes and surpasses expectations ., thanks to him I have my life back again.

Symptoms of Respiratory Disease

Breathlessness

Cough

Wheeze

Chest pain

If you are experiencing these symptoms book a consultation with Dr José – Your London Chest Specialist

London Chest Specialist

Personalised Care

Expert Knowledge

Leading Hospitals

Specialist Expertise

Bronchiectasis

Chest infection

Immunodeficiency

Cough

Cancer complications

Airway disease

Post COVID syndrome

Top rated reviews

Symptoms of Respiratory Disease

Breathlessness

Cough

Wheeze

Chest pain

Respiratory Conditions

Chest infections

Bronchiectasis

Asthma

COPD

Chronic Cough

Cancer Complications

Lung Cancer

COVID-19

Clinic Locations in London

Royal Brompton Hospital Chelsea

77 Wimpole Street

The London Clinic

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