Dr Nikesh Devani

Dr Nikesh Devani is a Consultant Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Physician holding an NHS post at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, with a specialist interest in sleep medicine, sleep-disordered breathing and long-term ventilation. He provides expert assessment and treatment for patients with a broad range of respiratory conditions, with particular expertise in obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring, respiratory failure and home ventilation.

Dr Devani graduated from University College London, where he achieved a distinction in Clinical Sciences. He completed his specialist training in Respiratory Medicine within the North Central and East London Deanery before being appointed as a consultant at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

He is recognised for his patient-centred approach, combining the latest evidence-based diagnostics with personalised treatment plans to help patients improve their breathing, sleep quality and overall health. Dr Devani manages a wide spectrum of respiratory and sleep disorders, including:

• Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
• Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Respiratory failure
• Home non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Breathlessness
• General respiratory conditions

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Devani has an active interest in research and service innovation. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals on sleep apnoea, home ventilation, tobacco dependency and respiratory medicine. His research has included evaluating innovative diagnostic technologies for obstructive sleep apnoea and developing integrated care pathways that have significantly reduced waiting times for patients requiring sleep assessments.

Dr Devani is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care using the latest advances in respiratory and sleep medicine. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis and effective long-term management tailored to their individual needs.

Current NHS post and Leadership positions:

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust – Consultant Respiratory and GIM

Training Programme Director for Respiratory Medicine in North Central and East London, NHSE

Quality Improvement Practitioner, RFH

Publications can be found here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uKZpCz4AAAAJ’