Dr Sandip Banerjee, Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Consultant
Dr Sandip Banerjee
Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Consultant
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Dr Sandip Banerjee MBBS MD (Respiratory Medicine) DNB (Respiratory Medicine) MRCP MRCP (Respiratory Medicine) MD (Res)
Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Consultant
Dr Sandip Banerjee
Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Consultant MBBS MD (Respiratory Medicine) DNB (Respiratory Medicine) MRCP MRCP (Respiratory Medicine) MD (Res)
Dr Banerjee is a recommended Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Consultant
Areas of expertise
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Lung function tests (spirometry, full pulmonary function)
- Allergy screening and infective biomarkers
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
Recommendations for Dr Banerjee
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❝Dr Banerjee is a consummate professional, combining deep clinical expertise with unwavering compassion and a calm, thoughtful approach to patient care. His ability to manage complex respiratory conditions with clarity and confidence is truly commendable. Whether caring for critically ill patients or supporting those with chronic lung disease, Dr Banerjee consistently delivers high-quality, evidence-based care that earns the trust of both patients and colleagues alike. Beyond his clinical acumen, Dr Banerjee is an inspiring team player and a respected leader within the department. He is generous with his time and knowledge, often mentoring junior doctors and trainees and fostering a culture of continuous learning. His contributions to multidisciplinary meetings are always insightful and his collaborative spirit greatly enhances team dynamics and patient outcomes. In addition to his clinical and teaching excellence, Dr Banerjee has been actively involved in service development and quality improvement projects, consistently striving to advance respiratory care practices for the benefit of patients and the wider healthcare system. I hold Dr Banerjee in the highest regard and recommend him without reservation for any professional role or advancement. He brings a rare combination of clinical brilliance, humility and genuine dedication to the field of respiratory medicine.❞
by Dr Sanjay Suman, Consultant Physician in General Medicine and Elderly Care
❝Dr Banerjee is an experienced and a seasoned specialist in Respiratory Medicine. He has a wealth of knowledge and skills that he applies to his clinical practice in a very caring and compassionate manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.❞
❝Dr Banerjee is a consummate professional, combining deep clinical expertise with unwavering compassion and a calm, thoughtful approach to patient care. His ability to manage complex respiratory conditions with clarity and confidence is truly commendable. Whether caring for critically ill patients or supporting those with chronic lung disease, Dr Banerjee consistently delivers high-quality, evidence-based care that earns the trust of both patients and colleagues alike. Beyond his clinical acumen, Dr Banerjee is an inspiring team player and a respected leader within the department. He is generous with his time and knowledge, often mentoring junior doctors and trainees and fostering a culture of continuous learning. His contributions to multidisciplinary meetings are always insightful and his collaborative spirit greatly enhances team dynamics and patient outcomes. In addition to his clinical and teaching excellence, Dr Banerjee has been actively involved in service development and quality improvement projects, consistently striving to advance respiratory care practices for the benefit of patients and the wider healthcare system. I hold Dr Banerjee in the highest regard and recommend him without reservation for any professional role or advancement. He brings a rare combination of clinical brilliance, humility and genuine dedication to the field of respiratory medicine.❞
❝Dr Banerjee is very competent, professional and hard working clinician. He will go to great lengths for the patient. I wish him all luck.❞
by Dr Sanjay Suman, Consultant Physician in General Medicine and Elderly Care
❝Dr Banerjee is an experienced and a seasoned specialist in Respiratory Medicine. He has a wealth of knowledge and skills that he applies to his clinical practice in a very caring and compassionate manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.❞
by Dr Irfan Ahmad Khan, Gastroenterology
❝Excellent knowledge, very professional attitude, brilliant communication skills.❞
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
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About Dr Sandip Banerjee
GMC number: 6041881
Year qualified: 1996
Place of primary qualification: University of Mumbai
Initial consultation fee: £250
Follow up consultation fee: £200
Dr Sandip Banerjee is a Consultant in Respiratory and Sleep Disorders with over 15 years of experience in the field. He is currently practising at Medway Maritime Hospital, where he leads the sleep and respiratory support services. His clinical interests encompass a broad spectrum of respiratory and sleep-related conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasisand various sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and narcolepsy.
Dr Banerjee offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lung function tests, bronchoscopy, pleural interventionsand sleep studies. He is proficient in managing conditions presenting with symptoms like breathlessness, chronic cough, chest discomfortand snoring.
Dr Banerjee completed his postgraduate training at the East of England Deanery, which included a year of specialist training in respiratory and general internal medicine at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. He further enhanced his expertise with four years at the renowned Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He holds an MD (Research) from the University of Hertfordshire. Dr Banerjee is fluent in Bengali and English, facilitating effective communication with a diverse patient population.
Areas of expertise
- Allergy screening and infective biomarkers
- Asthma
- Breathlessness (acute and chronic)
- Chronic cough
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic respiratory failure
- Comprehensive respiratory diagnostics and second opinions
- CPAP and BIPAP therapies
- EEG-based sleep monitoring
- Home and in-lab sleep studies (respiratory polysomnography)
- Insomnia and sleep-related fatigue
- Lung function tests (spirometry, full pulmonary function)
- Management of sleep apnoea
- Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Obesity-related respiratory failure
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Post-covid respiratory symptoms
- Prescription of CPAP and BIPAP machines
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Respiratory imaging (CT, ultrasound)
- Respiratory medicine
- Respiratory polysomnography
- Sleep medicine
- Ventilatory support for neuromuscular conditions
Frequently asked questions
Why do you do what you do?
As a medical student, I was particularly drawn to areas with strong research potential. Respiratory medicine offered both academic opportunities and the ability to make a profound difference to breathless patients. Sleep medicine intrigued me because it was a developing field when I started in the early 2000s. I realised early on how under-recognised and under-treated sleep apnoea was. I started working privately because the long NHS waiting lists frustrated me. Private practice enables me to see patients quickly, request appropriate tests, and start treatments without delay—ultimately providing faster relief to patients.
What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
For respiratory cases, the most common symptoms are breathlessness—either sudden or gradual—and persistent cough, which has become increasingly prevalent post-COVID. I also see many patients with chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis who are seeking better management. In sleep medicine, patients often present because their partner is concerned about loud snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep. Others come due to excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue.
What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?
I can offer a full range of diagnostics including lung function tests, CT scans, blood tests, and allergy screens. For sleep disorders, I can arrange home-based sleep studies, in-lab nocturnal polysomnography, and EEG monitoring. I also offer treatment with CPAP and BiPAP machines for conditions like sleep apnoea and obesity-related respiratory failure. For respiratory conditions, I provide medication plans, inhalers, antibiotics, or immunomodulators, depending on the diagnosis.
What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?
My sub-specialist focus is on respiratory support for patients with chronic respiratory failure, including those with neuromuscular conditions like motor neurone disease. I manage long-term non-invasive ventilation and am particularly experienced in supporting patients with CPAP and BiPAP, whether for sleep apnoea or other respiratory issues such as obesity hypoventilation.
Professional memberships
Articles by Dr Sandip Banerjee
Patient journey champions: A project to facilitate delivery of effective board rounds for inpatients, aiding flow through the hospital
Quality improvement report: setting up a hospital at night service, limitations of bleep filtering and using an electronic task management system
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Supporting a hospital in difficulty: -experience of a '-buddying' agreement to implement a new medical pathway
Other specialists recommended by Dr Banerjee
Mr Andrea Bille, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
❝Recommended consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon. He is an excellent Surgeon and is able to organise investigations and surgery promptly. He is easily accessible to patients and responds promptly to queries.❞
Dr Shaumik Adhya, Consultant Cardiologist
❝I’ve referred several patients with sleep apnoea and irregular heartbeat to him. He is comprehensive and thorough, and patients have always reported very positive experiences.❞
Miss Elfy Chevretton, Consultant ENT Surgeon
❝A senior ENT consultant. My patients always return very satisfied with her communication and interaction. In private practice, that personal connection is key.❞
Mr Rohit Shetty, Consultant Spinal surgeon
❝Recommended consultant Orthopaedic surgeon. He is very proactive and organises further tests and assessments very quickly.❞
Dr Naveen Mudalagiri, Cardiologist
❝He’s my go-to for patients with COPD or smoking-related cardiac issues. Very reliable and thorough.❞
Dr Nikant Sabharwal, Cardiologist
❝I’ve referred several patients with sleep apnoea and irregular heartbeat to him. He is comprehensive and thorough, and patients have always reported very positive experiences.❞
