Dr Bernadette Coker is a Senior Consultant with 22 years of experience in treating patients with various medical and respiratory conditions. She has a particular interest in sleep disorder assessment and treatments. Dr Coker is the Lead Physician in acute non-invasive ventilation, which significantly improves the survival of patients with respiratory failure. She provides assessments and treatments for COVID-19 illness and its long-term complications.

Dr Coker has developed a comprehensive sleep service for patients suffering from sleep disorders, with a particular expertise in treating obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. She has also implemented innovative treatments for patients with pleural effusions. A champion of patient safety, Dr Coker delivers high-quality care and has been awarded a Clinical Excellence Award.

She launched a modern allergy service offering comprehensive testing and immunotherapy. Dr Coker is an accomplished medical teacher and trainer, having established several national courses for doctors. She promotes and leads simulation training to improve patient safety and outcomes. Recognised as an Excellent Clinical Supervisor, she was an ACCS Faculty Member in the London Deanery, assessing and recruiting doctors into specialty training.

Her research interests include sleep-related breathing disorders, periodic limb movement disorders, and non-invasive techniques to treat these conditions. She has published numerous scientific articles and is regularly invited to lecture at national and international meetings. Dr Coker sees all general medical and respiratory patients but has a special interest in the assessment of sleep problems, breathlessness, chest pains, cough, and allergy testing. She works exclusively at HCA London Bridge Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic.