Dr Anastasios Lekkas
Consultant Respiratory Physician
MBBS eq, MRCP, B.Pharm, PhD
"Working at Spire Southampton complements my NHS role at University Hospital Southampton and allows me to provide patients with more dedicated time in a relaxed and accessible setting."
I am a consultant in respiratory and general medicine with over 17 years of experience caring for people with a wide range of lung and breathing conditions. I am fully accredited in Respiratory Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, and General Internal Medicine, and I look after both outpatients and hospital inpatients with conditions such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, lung infections, and lung cancer.
I specialise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of lung and breathing conditions, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic or recurrent chest infections, and unexplained breathlessness or persistent cough. I also care for patients with smoking-related lung conditions, occupational lung diseases, and sleep-related breathing problems.
My practice involves thorough assessment and access to advanced investigations, including high-resolution CT scans, PET-CT scans for cancer assessment, and full pulmonary function testing (PFTs) — such as spirometry, gas transfer, and body plethysmography. I interpret chest X-rays and imaging findings in the context of the patient’s symptoms and clinical background. Where appropriate, I arrange referrals for more detailed investigations, including surgical biopsy, oncology, or specialist physiotherapy such as pulmonary respiratory physiotherapy.
I lead the Pulmonary Nodule Service and am the Responsible Clinician for the Southampton Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme, which aims to detect lung problems at an early stage through NHS screening. I also serve as the Lung Cancer Lead for the Respiratory Department, working closely with a team of specialists to provide clear, coordinated care tailored to each patient.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Anastasios Lekkas at Spire include:
Other treatments
I offer specialist assessment and treatment for a range of respiratory conditions, including persistent cough, breathlessness, asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, recurrent chest infections
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Southampton Hospital.
Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
Ptychion Iatrikes (MBBS eq), B.Pharm, MRCP, MSc Resp, PhD / National and Kapodistrian University of Athens / 1995
Bachelor of Medicine& Surgery and Pharmacy
MBBS is a degree given to physicians at the basis of their training.
Professional memberships
Chair of the Medicine Evaluation Committee, Hampshire
Chair of the Lung cancer Focus Group, University Hospital of Southampton Foundation NHS Trust
Member of the District Prescribing Committee, Hampshire
Member of the Southampton Prescribing Committee
Member of the Motor Neuron Disease Committee, University Hospital of Southampton Foundation NHS Trust
Member of the European Respiratory Society and Non Invasive Ventilation Assembly
Personal profile
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and spending quality time with my family. I love swimming and cycling through the beautiful New Forest, where I also enjoy walking my lovely dog. When my back allows, I like rowing and sailing a dinghy. I’m a big fan of DIY projects around the house, and I cherish moments taking my wife and kids out for walks, making the most of the great outdoors together. I also enjoy a good night out—whether it’s going to the cinema, theatre, or a small music concert. I often return to Greece for holidays, as it’s where my roots lie, and I love cooking for my friends when I’m home. These activities help me stay balanced and bring energy and focus to my work.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Sophie Feist |
| Private secretary telephone | 02380 914 443 Ext 2218 |
| Private secretary email | sophie.feist@spirehealthcare.com |