An initial consultation with Dr Abdul Ashish is from £275.
Dr Abdul Ashish
Consultant Respiratory Physician
MBBS, MD, FRCP
Specialises in
- Chronic cough
- Asthma/COPD
- Bronchiectasis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
I am a consultant respiratory physician at Spire Cheshire Hospital with over 14 years of experience as a Consultant Physician. I have broad experience across all aspects of respiratory medicine and specialises in the management of chronic cough, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.
I have a particular interest in interstitial lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, and have managed thousands of patients with these conditions. I have also established a multi-specialty clinic for patients with connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis who experience breathing difficulties and developed his NHS service to national recognition.
I take a thorough and compassionate approach to care, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and evidence-based treatment. I am committed to seeing improvements through and takes great pride in delivering high-quality care to my patients. I lead a nationally acclaimed ILD service at my trust and I am known for providing excellent patient care, leading with innovation, care and compassion.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am actively involved in research and education. I have led several clinical trials as Principal investigator, enabling local patients to access emerging treatments and take part in important studies. I am the lead clinician for Respiratory medicine and  Deputy Medical Director Director at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. I have won National recognition (NIHR-RCP award 2021)  for research leadership as Respiratory Reserach lead for Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network lead (2020-22), and as Theme lead (2022-24). I am an honorary Senior lecturer at Edgehill University and a steering group member of Cardio-Respiratory Research group. I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training and is an examiner for Medical students and post graduate doctors. In addition, I am the Regional Speciality advisor to Royal college of Physicians for Respiratory Medicine for North West England region.
At Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, I am a part of the Medicine Management Strategic Board, Quality and Safety committee and Improving MEWS committee.
General Medical Council Number: 5207638
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Abdul Ashish at Spire include:
Other treatments
- Chronic cough
- COPD
- Pulmonary fibrosis(all interstitial lung disease)
- Sarcoidosis
Q & A
Dr Ashish and Principal Physiologist Mr David Rigby discuss when you would need to see a respiratory expert and the conditions we can treat at Spire Cheshire Hospital.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
MD / University Of Liverpool / 2015
Doctor of Medicine
Thesis on transmissible pseudomonas strain in cystic fibrosis
MRCP / Royal College of Physicians, London / 2003
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians
Professional memberships
Professional leadership
Clinical Director, Scheduled Care, Department of Medicine.
Research and publications
Articles
Current NHS posts
Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
Personal profile
My wife, my two sons and I are all avid cricket fans and we all play for our local club at various levels.
I also have an interest in behavioural psychology.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01925 215 087 |
| abdul.ashish@wwl.nhs.uk | |
| Private secretary | Debbie Thackray |
| Private secretary telephone | 01925 539005 |
| Private secretary email | Debbie.thackray@spirehealthcare.com |