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Dr Ricardo José Specialist respiratory care with academic and hospital expertise

Expert assessment and personalised treatment for persistent cough, bronchiectasis, recurrent chest infections, breathlessness and complex respiratory conditions.

  • Persistent cough
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chest infections
  • Breathlessness
  • GMC registration 6131510
  • Consultant at Royal Brompton Hospital
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians · PhD
  • Private consultations at three central London locations
Dr Ricardo José, consultant respiratory physician in London
Dr Ricardo José MBChB PhD DA FHEA FRCP

About Dr Ricardo José

Specialist Chest Doctor in London

Dr Ricardo José is a distinguished specialist in respiratory medicine in London, with specialist training in both respiratory medicine and general internal medicine.

He works at Royal Brompton Hospital, where he sees NHS and private patients. He also sees private patients at The London Clinic and 77 Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms, in the heart of the Harley Street medical area.

Dr José developed his clinical and academic expertise as an Academic Clinical Fellow and Clinical Lecturer at University College London, gaining experience across leading North London university teaching hospitals.

His expertise includes the management of pulmonary complications of cancer therapy, supported by practical insights gained through observerships at the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA.

Qualifications

Medical qualifications and specialist credentials

Dr Ricardo José's qualifications include undergraduate medical training, postgraduate specialist accreditation, doctoral research, teaching recognition and Royal College fellowship.

Full qualifications list

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Diploma in Anaesthetics, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians – Respiratory Medicine, London, UK.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, University of Manchester, UK.
  • PhD in Respiratory Infection, Inflammation and Immunity, University College London, UK.
  • CCT in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine, UK.
  • Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, UK.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.

Professional standing

Professional memberships and affiliations

Dr Ricardo José maintains professional affiliations with leading medical, respiratory and academic organisations in the UK, Europe and internationally.

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

  • UK and European respiratory societies

  • International medical memberships

Membership of recognised professional organisations

These affiliations support continued professional development, collaboration and engagement with current standards in respiratory medicine, medical education and clinical practice.

Dr Ricardo José’s professional memberships include the Royal College of Physicians, British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Ordem dos Médicos, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, British Medical Association, Higher Education Academy and Golden Key International Honour Society.

Respiratory expertise

Broad expertise in respiratory symptoms and conditions

Specialist respiratory assessment supported by extensive experience in general and internal medicine.

  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Complex lung disease
  • Internal medicine

Dr Ricardo José has broad experience in diagnosing and treating respiratory symptoms and diseases, including both common conditions and complex presentations that require careful specialist assessment.

His clinical work includes the investigation and treatment of breathlessness , cough , wheeze and chest pain . Assessment is tailored to the individual and may involve reviewing symptoms, medical history, previous investigations, imaging, lung function and other relevant clinical information.

Dr José has developed a particular clinical focus on bronchiectasis , recurrent and complex respiratory infections , troublesome or unexplained cough, unexplained breathlessness, respiratory complications associated with cancer and cancer treatment and lung disease associated with immunodeficiency .

His expertise also extends beyond these areas, and he assesses a wide range of respiratory conditions where the diagnosis is uncertain, symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment or several medical factors may be contributing to the patient’s presentation.

Extensive experience in internal medicine

Dr José also has extensive experience in internal medicine, allowing respiratory symptoms to be considered in the context of wider medical conditions, medications and other factors that may affect breathing, infection risk or general health.

Bronchiectasis expertise

Specialist in Bronchiectasis and Associated Conditions

Dr José carries out approximately 1000 consultations each year with bronchiectasis and related respiratory infections, giving him extensive experience in managing both routine and highly complex cases. He works closely with people who experience persistent cough, repeated chest infections, and long-term lung damage, helping them reduce flare-ups and improve their quality of life.

He treats a wide range of associated conditions, including Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA), Pseudomonas infections, and pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease (NTM).

Immunodeficiency and cancer-related respiratory disease

Management of Immunodeficiency and Cancer-Related Respiratory Diseases

Specialist respiratory assessment for people whose immune system, cancer diagnosis or medical treatment may increase their risk of infection, lung injury or persistent breathing symptoms.

Dr José regularly treats people with weakened immune systems caused by cancer, including leukaemia and lymphoma, as well as people whose immunity is affected by treatments for cancer or inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

He uses his extensive respiratory and internal medicine experience to investigate and manage breathing problems and related health conditions in people undergoing cancer treatment and in cancer survivors. This includes identifying and treating lung damage associated with cancer therapy , including complications linked to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic treatments.

Assessment may involve distinguishing infection from treatment-related inflammation, progression of an underlying condition, medication effects or another cause of respiratory symptoms. Care is tailored to the individual’s diagnosis, treatment history, immune status and previous investigations.

Lung health screening

Experience in Lung Health Screening

Dr José undertakes comprehensive lung health screening, combining low-dose CT imaging, lung function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing to support the early detection of lung disease.

A detailed appraisal of lung and cardiopulmonary health

Screening may include spirometry, gas transfer and body plethysmography where appropriate, alongside cardiopulmonary exercise testing to measure VO₂ max and ventilatory and cardiac efficiency.

  • Low-dose CT imaging for early detection of lung disease.
  • Lung function testing, including spirometry and gas transfer.
  • Body plethysmography where clinically appropriate.
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess VO₂ max.
  • Assessment of ventilatory and cardiac efficiency.

Areas of expertise

Respiratory conditions and symptoms Dr José often treats

Dr José assesses a broad range of respiratory symptoms, airway disorders, infections and complex lung conditions. The areas below represent some of the problems for which patients most commonly seek specialist advice.

Common reasons for consultation

Persistent or unexplained cough

Assessment of chronic, recurrent or unexplained cough, including airway, infection-related and other respiratory causes.

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Unexplained breathlessness

Investigation of persistent or exertional breathlessness when the underlying respiratory cause is uncertain.

Learn about breathlessness

Bronchiectasis

Specialist assessment and management of bronchiectasis, including recurrent infection, sputum production and disease progression.

Learn about bronchiectasis

Recurrent or complex chest infections

Investigation of severe, unusual, persistent or recurrent respiratory infections and their underlying causes.

Learn about chest infections

Asthma and airway disease

Assessment of asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis and airway disease associated with fungal sensitisation.

Learn about asthma care

Private lung cancer screening

Risk assessment and access to low-dose CT screening for eligible patients, with specialist review of findings and advice on next steps.

Learn about lung cancer screening
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Dr Ricardo José
Dr Ricardo José

Academic and research achievements

Academic and Research Achievements

Dr José has an extensive academic background, including a Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship awarded for his research into lung infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae at University College London. He maintains an active interest in investigating the susceptibility and pathogenesis of respiratory infections.

He has won several research awards, including recognition from the Royal Society of Medicine, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the European Respiratory Society. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at UCL Respiratory.

  • Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Honorary Associate Professor at UCL Respiratory
  • Awards from leading medical societies

Editorial and peer-review work

Beyond his clinical work, Dr José is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Personalised Medicine. His past editorial roles include associations with Clinical Case Reports and Annals of Research Hospitals. He also reviews manuscripts for the European Respiratory Journal, Thorax, Nature, Immunity, PLOS One and other notable journals.

Published research

Publications

Dr José has an extensive publication record, including over 70 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters . He has authored chapters on respiratory infections and pulmonary complications of cancer therapy in key resources including the Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine and the Oxford Textbook of Respiratory Critical Care.

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Wider role in respiratory medicine

Wider Role in Respiratory Medicine

Dr José contributes to specialist respiratory care and the development of clinical standards through national and subregional advisory work, with a focus on bronchiectasis, immunology and service quality.

Current

Current appointments and advisory roles

  • Consultant Member of the British Thoracic Society Bronchiectasis Specialist Advisory Group.
  • Member of the North West London Subregional Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel.
Previous

Previous BTS leadership and committee roles

  • Member of the British Thoracic Society Standards of Care Committee.
  • Member of the British Thoracic Society Council.
  • Member of the British Thoracic Society Science and Research Committee.

Academic distinction

Recognition and Awards

Dr José’s work in respiratory medicine has been recognised through competitive academic appointments, research fellowships and national and international presentation awards.

Recognition across academic medicine, respiratory research, clinical education and scientific presentation.

Selected awards and fellowships

  1. Academic appointment

    National Institute for Health Research Academic Clinical Lecturer in Translational Medicine and Respiratory Medicine

    A competitive academic appointment combining specialist clinical training with translational respiratory research.

  2. Research fellowship

    Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship

  3. International research prize

    European Respiratory Society Lung Science Conference Best Oral Presentation Award

  4. First prize

    Royal Society of Medicine Young Respiratory Investigator Prize

  5. Research recognition

    Academy of Medical Sciences Spring Meeting Runner-Up Prize

  6. International presentation award

    European Respiratory Society Lung Science Conference Distinguished Poster Award

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  • National Institute for Health Research Academic Clinical Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine
  • Annual Respiratory Registrar Oral Research Presentations, North East London: Second Prize
  • European Respiratory Society Lung Science Conference Travel Bursary for an Outstanding Abstract
  • British Lung Foundation/GSK Travel Award to the European Respiratory Society Conference
  • British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Travel Fellowship
  • Chelmsford Medical Education & Research Trust Award: First Prize in the Audit Category, awarded twice
  • Elected Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for academic achievement
  • Diploma of Merit from the Portuguese Community of Pretoria for Achievements in Academic Studies

Dr Ricardo José's Clinic Locations

Royal Brompton Consulting Rooms

Chelsea · South Kensington

Private respiratory consultations within the Royal Brompton Hospital campus, with access to specialist respiratory expertise, investigations and hospital facilities.

Old Fire Station, South Parade
Chelsea, London SW3 6LP

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77 Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms

Harley Street Medical District · Marylebone

Private respiratory consultations in a modern central London outpatient and diagnostic centre near Harley Street and Oxford Street.

77–79 Wimpole Street
Marylebone, London W1G 9RU

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The London Clinic

Harley Street · Marylebone

Private respiratory consultations at one of London’s established independent hospitals, with access to diagnostic and inpatient facilities near Harley Street.

5 Devonshire Place
Marylebone, London W1G 6HL

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