Dr Tahir Anwar
Dr Tahir Anwar, Consultant Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Physician in Northamptonshire
Based At
NHS base
Kettering General Hospital
GMC Number
6026248
Clinical interests
Dr Tahir Anwar is a highly experienced NHS Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine with over 10 years of consultant-level experience. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of respiratory conditions and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
Dr Anwar has extensive experience managing complex respiratory illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During his career, he has worked at renowned NHS institutions, including Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, and currently serves as the Trust Lead for COPD and Smoking Cessation Services.
His approach focuses on delivering accurate diagnoses, clear communication, and personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Anwar provides expert assessment and treatment for:
- Breathlessness and unexplained shortness of breath
- Chronic cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Recurrent chest infections
- Sarcoidosis
- Pleural effusions, Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease
- Pneumonitis
- Lung cancer
- Smoking-related respiratory conditions
- Lung Clot/Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary nodules
- TB
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
- Sleep apnoea
Investigations/Tests
Dr Anwar can arrange and interpret a comprehensive range of respiratory investigations, including:
- Spirometry with reversibility and FeNO
- Full lung function testing
- Chest X-rays
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Sleep studies
- Assessment of unexplained respiratory symptoms
- Diagnostic pathways for suspected lung disease
Professional Memberships
British Medical Association
Academic Background
General Medical Council (GMC) Registered Specialist with Licence to Practise
On the GMC Specialist Register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine
MRCP (UK) General Internal Medicine
MRCP (UK) Respiratory Medicine
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, UK
Based at
NHS base
Kettering General Hospital
GMC Number
6026248
Clinical interests
Dr Tahir Anwar is a highly experienced NHS Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine with over 10 years of consultant-level experience. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of respiratory conditions and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
Dr Anwar has extensive experience managing complex respiratory illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During his career, he has worked at renowned NHS institutions, including Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, and currently serves as the Trust Lead for COPD and Smoking Cessation Services.
His approach focuses on delivering accurate diagnoses, clear communication, and personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Anwar provides expert assessment and treatment for:
- Breathlessness and unexplained shortness of breath
- Chronic cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Recurrent chest infections
- Sarcoidosis
- Pleural effusions, Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease
- Pneumonitis
- Lung cancer
- Smoking-related respiratory conditions
- Lung Clot/Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary nodules
- TB
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
- Sleep apnoea
Investigations/Tests
Dr Anwar can arrange and interpret a comprehensive range of respiratory investigations, including:
- Spirometry with reversibility and FeNO
- Full lung function testing
- Chest X-rays
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Sleep studies
- Assessment of unexplained respiratory symptoms
- Diagnostic pathways for suspected lung disease
Professional Memberships
British Medical Association
Academic Background
General Medical Council (GMC) Registered Specialist with Licence to Practise
On the GMC Specialist Register for Respiratory and General Internal Medicine
MRCP (UK) General Internal Medicine
MRCP (UK) Respiratory Medicine
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, UK