Dr Usman Maqsood

About Dr Usman Maqsood

Dr Usman Maqsood is a highly skilled consultant respiratory physician in Birmingham who specialises in chronic cough, shortness of breath and asthma, alongside chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis and sarcoidosis. Dr Maqsood privately practises at The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare, and his NHS base is Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. After graduating from the University of Health Sciences Lahore, Dr Maqsood pursued specialist training in the UK, gaining significant experience at leading hospitals in the West Midlands. He achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and has since become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of medical practice. Dr Maqsood has developed particular sub-specialty interests in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, obstructive sleep apnoea, and the use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy and focused thoracic ultrasound. His expertise also extends to performing interventional procedures such as diagnostic and therapeutic pleural aspirations, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Maqsood is actively involved in medical education and examination. He serves as the Educational Lead and Senior Academy Teacher for Respiratory Medicine at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and he is an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and the General Medical Council (GMC), contributing to the development of future medical professionals.