Dr. Irfan Shafiq

Dr. Irfan Shafiq is a Staff Physician in the Pulmonary Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He brings 21 years of clinical experience, including significant time as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Lymington New Forest Hospital in the UK, where he also served as Clinical Services Director. He trained extensively in the UK through the Wessex Deanery and holds membership with the Royal College of Physicians, London.

Dr. Shafiq specializes in managing chronic respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He leads specialized programs for bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, asthma, and thoracic cancer. His clinical expertise spans diagnosis and long-term management of complex lung conditions, including primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic cough, and pneumonia.

He is a good fit for patients seeking specialist care for chronic or complex lung conditions, particularly those requiring structured disease programs or ongoing respiratory management in an academic medical setting.