Asthma
Specialist diagnosis, severe asthma assessment and biologic therapy review.
Consultant Respiratory Medicine · Glasgow
Breathe easier with expert, personalised respiratory care.
Professor Andrew Smith offers consultant-led private assessment and treatment for the full spectrum of respiratory and sleep disorders — from persistent cough and breathlessness to complex interstitial lung disease.
- Years' experience
- 25+
- Patients seen
- 10,000+
- Response
- <24h
GMC registered
Specialist register · Respiratory Medicine
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
FRCP · Senior Examiner
Recognised by all major insurers
Bupa · AXA · Vitality · Aviva · WPA
Ross Hall Clinic, Braehead
Part of Circle Health Group, Glasgow
Your consultant
Professor Andrew Smith PhD FRCP — Consultant Respiratory Physician
Professor Smith graduated with commendation in Medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1997 and trained in the West of Scotland and New Zealand. He is Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Clinical Lead at University Hospital Wishaw, and leads the Severe Asthma Service in Lanarkshire. He is a Fellow and Senior Examiner at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow with a PhD in Respiratory Medicine, and has extensive experience in clinical research, leadership, and respiratory guideline development.
- Clinical interests include: Asthma, breathlessness, chronic cough, COPD, sleep apnoea, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease
- Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde
- Professional memberships at: British Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Scottish Thoracic Society, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Recognised by all major UK private medical insurers
Conditions we treat
Specialist care for the full spectrum of respiratory disease.
Breathlessness
Systematic workup to identify the cause and guide effective treatment.
Chronic cough
Investigation of cough lasting more than eight weeks with a targeted plan.
COPD
Comprehensive assessment, optimisation and pulmonary rehabilitation referral.
Long COVID
Structured evaluation of persistent respiratory symptoms after COVID-19.
Sleep disorders
Sleep apnoea diagnosis, CPAP initiation and long-term follow-up.
Bronchiectasis
Airway clearance, infection prevention and personalised treatment plans.
Interstitial lung disease
Multidisciplinary assessment of pulmonary fibrosis and rare lung diseases.
Tests & investigations
Comprehensive diagnostics, all under one roof.
Same-site access to the full range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics means a faster diagnosis and a clearer path to treatment.
Explore investigationsPulmonary function testing
Full spirometry, lung volumes and gas transfer.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
CPET to assess unexplained breathlessness and exercise limitation.
Bronchial challenge testing
Methacholine and mannitol testing for difficult asthma.
FeNO testing
Exhaled nitric oxide to guide asthma diagnosis and treatment.
Sleep studies
Home and in-laboratory polysomnography.
Imaging review
Specialist interpretation of CT and HRCT thorax with radiology.
Your patient journey
From first enquiry to a clear, personalised plan.
01
Enquiry
Call the secretary or submit an online request. We respond within one working day.
02
Consultation
A 30-minute appointment with Professor Smith — in person at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead
03
Investigations
Targeted testing arranged promptly, often on the same site.
04
Management plan
A clear written plan, shared with you and your GP, with ongoing review.
What our patients say
Reassurance, expertise and time to be heard.
"After two years of breathlessness, Professor Smith identified the cause within a fortnight and I'm now living normally again."
"Calm, thorough and reassuring. I felt genuinely listened to for the first time in years."
"An exceptional service from the first telephone call with Karen through to discharge. I would not hesitate to recommend."
- Do I need a GP referral?
- No referral is required for self-paying patients. Most insurers require a referral letter — your GP can provide one.
- How quickly can I be seen?
- We try our best to accommodate initial consultations as soon as we can. Urgent cases are prioritised where clinically appropriate.
- Are you recognised by my insurer?
- Professor Smith is recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, WPA and most other UK private medical insurers.
- Where do you see patients?
- Consultations and investigations take place at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, part of Circle Health Group, in Glasgow.
Book your private respiratory consultation.
Speak to our secretary in confidence, or request an appointment online through Circle Health Group. We are here to help.
Secretary hours
Mon–Fri · 9:00am – 3:00pm
Clinic location
Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, Kings Inch Palce, Renfrew PA4 8WF