Our Consultants

Dr Chua is the lead clinician for the interstitial lung disease (ILD) service at St George's Healthcare Trust. The ILDs are complex conditions that may affect a wide range of individuals, including those with rheumatological conditions or those who have been exposed to certain drugs or environmental agents.

There is also a large group of entities for which a cause has not been identified. The common link amongst all these diseases is their tendency to form lung scarring, a complication known as pulmonary fibrosis. My job is to secure an accurate diagnosis, ensure prompt treatment and closely monitor these patients over time.

Special Areas of Interest

The clinical aspects are the most satisfying, particularly when patients are well managed and a successful clinical outcome is achieved. This is especially so when the clinical situation is complicated or still evolving. In such situations, I am reliant upon and enjoy engaging with highly knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues from diverse specialties and clinical backgrounds.

Clinic Time: Alternate Thursday am

I trained in respiratory & general medicine in London at various district hospitals, Royal Brompton Hospital and finally at St George's hospital where I was subsequently appointed as a consultant with a remit to develop interstitial lung disease sub specialisation and a rapid access service at Queen Mary's, Roehampton.

My research interest was in occupational lung disease, specifically respiratory hypersensitivity to workplace chemicals. Whilst at St George's I spent six months training in adult intensive care and became an advanced life support instructor

Clinic: Friday evenings and Wednesday am

Clinic: Monday am Monthly

Dr. Shanthi Paramothayan is a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine at Epsom & St. Helier Hospitals, where she is also Director of Medical Education. She is Honorary Senior Lecturer at St. George's University of London, Foundation Training Programme Director and COPD Lead for the Trust.

Dr. Paramothayan is experienced in managing all Respiratory problems. She is a Bronchoscopist and trained to undertake and report sleep studies, thoracic ultrasound and pleural procedures. Her specialist interests include sarcoidosis, lung cancer, asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease and obstructive sleep apnoea.

She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge and her undergraduate medical degree at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, University of London. She qualified with Distinction and several prizes, trained at various London Hospitals, including the Royal Brompton, completing her Specialist training in 2001. She also has a Masters in Medical Law (LLM) and undertakes Medico-Legal work.

Dr. Paramothayan is committed to teaching and training undergraduates and postgraduates. She is an examiner for St. George's Medical School and the Royal College of Physicians. She has a Masters in Medical Education, is an Academic Associate for ASME, a member of the British Thoracic Society Education and Training Committee and a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority. She is actively involved in research and has several publications, including Systematic Reviews.

More details can be found at www.paramothayan.com

St.Anthony's Hospital Appointments 020 8335 4678 / 79

Clinic: Alternate Friday evenings

Clinic: Alternate Thursday pm

Dr. Charlotte Rayner trained in General and Respiratory Medicine at Charing Cross Hospital, the Royal Brompton Hospital and St.George’s Hospital London. Charlotte now works solely in private practice.  Her PA, Sally Mclean can be contacted on 0208 605 2851

Clinic: Thursday mornings