Dr. Peter Barnes

Dr. Peter Barnes, DM, DSc, FRCP, FRS

Dr. Peter Barnes is a pulmonologist at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom. He is known for asthma and COPD mechanisms.

Professor Barnes is a respiratory physician and professor at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. He is one of the most cited respiratory scientists in the world, and his research explains how inflammation drives asthma and COPD and why COPD responds poorly to steroids.

About Dr. Peter Barnes – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Peter Barnes, DM, DSc, FRCP, FRS
• Credentials: DM, DSc, FRCP, FRS
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Asthma; COPD; airway inflammation and pharmacology
• Current Role: Professor of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: His work is now mainly research; confirm clinical availability with Royal Brompton Hospital
• 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: Imperial College London
• Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 7352 8121 (Royal Brompton switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: imperial.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. Peter Barnes:

• Severe asthma
• Biologic treatments for asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Doctorates: DM and DSc; institutions (including Cambridge and Oxford) 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: National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London; Royal Brompton Hospital

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. Peter Barnes 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

• Fellow of the Royal Society
• One of the most cited researchers in respiratory medicine
• Research on corticosteroid resistance in COPD

Reviews & Ratings

Find MD Health does not create its own overall rating. Patient ratings for Dr. Peter Barnes 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

• Imperial College London profile (imperial.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. Peter Barnes known for?

Dr. Peter Barnes is known for asthma and COPD mechanisms.

Where does Dr. Peter Barnes practice?

He practices at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Peter Barnes treat?

He focuses on asthma and COPD.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Barnes?

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

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Imperial College London.