About Professor Keir Lewis

Professor Keir Lewis is a specialist Respiratory Consultant renowned for his compassionate and patient-focused approach. Professor Lewis oversees specialist clinics in three NHS hospitals and private clinics, including Sancta Maria Hospital. Patients travel from Bridgend, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, and Ceredigion to seek his expertise.

Professor Lewis has been an NHS Consultant since 2003, primarily based at Prince Philip Hospital and was appointed a Full-Professor at Swansea University in 2017.

Professor Lewis can see patients directly who are self-paying or using insurance. Patients do not need a referral from another specialist or GP.

Why choose Professor Lewis?

Professor Lewis brings an unparalleled level of expertise, backed by his international reputation. He is a trusted authority in his field, is often consulted by other specialists for complex cases. His training includes a degree in Psychology (1^st class), enhancing his thoughtful and holistic approach to patient care. Patients appreciate his gentle, compassionate approach, particularly those who suffer high levels of anxiety or depression related to their breathing issues.

What sets Professor Lewis apart is his commitment to pioneering care. He collaborates closely with top researchers to bring patients innovative treatments and state-of-the-art approaches before they are routinely available. His proactive approach ensures his patients benefit from the latest advancements in respiratory care, making him a preferred choice for those seeking specialised, empathetic, and cutting-edge treatment.

Clinical Interests

Professor Lewis is the Clinical Respiratory Lead for Hywel Dda University Health Board. He can assess and treat for all the conditions below:

• Chronic Cough
• Breathlessness
• Asthma Diagnosis and Management
• COPD Diagnosis and Management
• Sleep Apnoea/Snoring
• Respiratory Failure
• Occupational Lung Disease

With over 25 years of training and experience, Professor Lewis has helped several thousand people as inpatients and through many clinics- ranging from simple tests to highly complex procedures and lung interventions.

Education, Training and Awards

Professor Lewis’s journey in medicine started at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, where he obtained his 1^st Class Degree in Psychology then with double honours MBBS. He completed his junior doctor training and MRCP examinations whilst working in St Barts and The Royal London Hospitals, before completing senior specialist training residencies in respiratory medicine at major hospitals across South Wales. Further research led to his MD qualification in Sleep Apnoea at Cardiff University and Fellowship of the Royal College London (FRCP).

Professor Lewis is passionate about medical education. He plays a key role in training the next generation of doctors by lecturing (and bedside teaching) of Swansea and Cardiff medical students, he organised the respiratory specialist training week, and serving as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians. His expertise has led him to be invited to deliver lectures around the world, from the U.S. to Europe, the Middle East, and South Korea.  Notably, he is one of only three doctors in Wales to have earned the title of Senior Fellow of the Health Education Academy.

Professor Lewis’s dedication to excellence is reflected in numerous awards and honours. He currently serves as President of The Welsh Thoracic Society and has received the Outstanding Achievement in Medicine award from the South Wales Argus.

He is also the only consultant in Hywel Dda and the only Respiratory specialist in Wales to hold the highest N3 National Clinical Impact Award.

Research and Publications

Since the 1990’s, Professor Lewis has published more than 190 journal articles, over 300 abstracts and 4 textbooks. He has been the leading or co-applicant on grants worth over £27M. He has been a Journal Editor and reviews articles for others including BMJ and The Lancet. He advises content for the British and European Respiratory Society Conferences and scores grant applications for major funders including HTA, Welcome Foundation, MRC and Tenovus.

He has advised Welsh and Westminster Governments on Smoking and Vaping and more recently their COVID enquiries. Recent papers also include acute and Long Covid and state-of-the-art smoking cessation treatments.

Patient Feedback

Thank you so much for looking after me. Mrs. PW (Fishguard).

 

…Long-standing excellent care and professional service. Mr. PY (Carmarthen)

 

Words cannot express our gratitude for your excellent care. Megan & family (Ceredigion)

 

Thank you for the care and consideration you gave mum… I have no doubt of your commitment to her well-being. Mrs SF (Kilgetty)

 

Very friendly and professional, made me feel at ease throughout. Mr DD (Ammanford)

Professional Memberships

• President Welsh Thoracic Society (2023–)
  
• Leadership Group Wales Respiratory Network
  
• Member British Thoracic Society (including previous Chair Tobacco Advisory Group,
  and Guideline Author)
  
• Member European Respiratory Society
  
• Member British Medical Association