Dr. Christopher Brightling

Dr. Christopher Brightling, BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCP

Dr. Christopher Brightling is a pulmonologist at University of Leicester in Leicester, United Kingdom. He is known for severe asthma and airway disease.

Professor Brightling is a respiratory physician at the University of Leicester and Glenfield Hospital, and an NIHR Senior Investigator. His research on airway inflammation, including the role of mast cells and eosinophils, has informed new biologic treatments for asthma and COPD.

About Dr. Christopher Brightling – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Christopher Brightling, BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCP
• Credentials: BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCP
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Severe asthma; COPD; airway inflammation; long-term effects of COVID-19
• Current Role: Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Leicester; Honorary Consultant, Glenfield Hospital (University Hospitals of Leicester)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: University of Leicester
• Address: Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP, United Kingdom
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: le.ac.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Christopher Brightling:

• Severe asthma
• Biologic treatments for asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• Long COVID lung effects

Education and training:

• Degrees: BSc, MBBS and PhD; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Respiratory medicine on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; University of Leicester; NIHR Leicester BRC

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Christopher Brightling was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• NIHR Senior Investigator
• Chief investigator of the PHOSP-COVID study of recovery after COVID-19 hospitalisation

Reviews & Ratings

Find MD Health does not create its own overall rating. Patient ratings for Dr. Christopher Brightling may appear on Doctify, iWantGreatCare, the private hospital profile and Google, each with its own score and review count. A verified rating and review count for each platform was not recorded at the time of this update, so check each platform directly.

Verification

• University of Leicester profile (le.ac.uk)
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Christopher Brightling known for?

Dr. Christopher Brightling is known for severe asthma and airway disease.

Where does Dr. Christopher Brightling practice?

He practices at University of Leicester in Leicester, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Brightling treat?

He focuses on severe asthma and COPD.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Brightling?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with University of Leicester before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with University Hospitals of Leicester.