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Dr. Aji Kavidasan

Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

United Kingdom

16 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

Subspecialty

Interventional Pulmonology

Diseases

Asthma, Respiratory Tract Infections, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Cough, Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Breathing Problems, Chest Pain, Snoring

Procedures Performed

Bronchoscopy

Investigation and Management of Chronic Cough

Thoracoscopy

Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pleural Aspiration

Insertion of a Chest Drain

Insertion of a Tunnelled Pleural Catheter

Experience

Private Practice, a Shirley Oaks Hospital

Croydon, United Kingdom. From 2016

Consultant Chest Physician, Interventional Pulmonologist and Clinical Lead for Bronchoscopy, a Croydon University Hospital

Thornton Heath, United Kingdom. From 2016

General Medical Council Associate, a CESER in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine

London, United Kingdom. From 2014

Examiner and Chair, a Royal College of Physicians of London

London, United Kingdom. From 2013

Professor, a Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Kerala, India. From 2012

External Specialty Advisor, a Royal College of Physicians of London

London, United Kingdom. From 2012

Private Practice, a The Saxon Clinic

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. From 2010

Consultant Chest Physician, Chest Medicine and Respiratory Physiology Department, a Milton Keynes University Hospital

Eaglestone, United Kingdom. 2008 - 2016

Education

Postgraduate Medical Education, Royal Colleges of Physicians, London, United Kingdom

2002

MBBS, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India

1994

Biography

Dr. Aji Kavidasan is a highly accomplished medical professional with a rich and diverse background in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. With a focus on continuous learning and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Kavidasan has achieved numerous qualifications and memberships that underscore his expertise in the field.Dr. Kavidasan's academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Kerala, India, in 1994. His pursuit of knowledge led... him to achieve a Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) in both the UK and London in 2002. His dedication to advancing his skills and knowledge is evident through his subsequent accomplishments, including a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine from the South Western Deanery in 2008. Dr. Kavidasan's international recognition was further solidified with Fellowships in the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) in 2009 and the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in London in 2013.As a Consultant Chest Physician, Interventional Pulmonologist, and Clinical Lead for Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Pleural Diseases at Croydon University Hospital since 2016, Dr. Kavidasan has been at the forefront of patient care and clinical leadership. His extensive experience extends to his role as a Consultant Chest Physician and Speciality Lead at the Department of Chest Medicine and Respiratory Physiology at Milton Keynes University Hospital from 2008 to 2016.Dr. Kavidasan's expertise is sought after beyond his clinical and educational roles. He has served as the Director of the Training Programme in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford and as a Specialist Training Committee Member of Respiratory Medicine for the Oxford School of Medicine. Dr. Kavidasan extends his exceptional care to private practice, offering his expertise at BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon, UK, since 2016, and at BMI Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes, UK, since 2010. Driven by a passion for research, Dr. Kavidasan's focus encompasses Pleural Diseases, Lung Cancer, and Airway Disease. His multifaceted contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing medical care and education make him a distinguished figure in the field of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine.

Affiliations

Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians

Member, British Thoracic Society

Member, European Respiratory Society

Member, World Association for Bronchology

Member, American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology

Member, British Medical Association

Fellow, Royal College of Physicians

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