Dr Anita Saigal

Dr Anita Saigal qualified in medicine from the University of Southampton in 2009 with a Bachelor of Medicine degree and additionally a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biomedical Sciences. She completed her specialist training in respiratory and general medicine in the North Central/East London deanery. During her training, she undertook a clinical fellowship supporting the management of Post COVID-19 patients for which the Royal Free Respiratory Team were recognised within the BMA Leadership Awards. She also undertook a postgraduate research degree with the University of College London, looking into the role of a novel treatment, High Flow Nasal Therapy, in chronic respiratory disease.

Dr Saigal was appointed as a consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital in 2024. She cares for patients with a broad range of respiratory and general medical problems, inclusive of chronic obstructive disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, and neuromuscular disease. Her specialist interests include sleep disordered breathing, respiratory failure and breathlessness management.

Dr Saigal has undertaken research within chronic respiratory disease and respiratory failure, exploring the role of novel treatment strategies, publishing and collaborating within several peer-reviewed journals. She is currently both a member of the BTS Sleep Advisory Group and BTS committee, working on the national clinical statement for High Flow Nasal Therapy. She focuses on patient orientated research to better support service development and delivery, and quality improvement to support sustainable changes, aimed at supporting patients throughout their care journey. She is also committed to providing medical education and training to both undergraduate and post graduate doctors.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, loves travelling, and maintaining an active lifestyle through outdoor activities.