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Dr Favas Thaivalappil is a highly experienced Consultant specialising in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine with over 14 years of experience. He completed his medical degree in Karnatak, India in 1998 followed by his specialist training in General Internal Medicine from Kent & Sussex Deanery and Oxford Radcliffe Trust in England. Dr Thaivalappil continued his higher specialist training in respiratory medicine at Wales Deanery, achieving board certifications (CCT) in both General Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine, accredited by the General Medical Council (UK) in 2014.

In his pursuit of excellence in sleep medicine and ventilation, Dr Thaivalappil later completed a Royal College of Physician-accredited Post-CCT Fellowship in sleep medicine and ventilation at the renowned Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He is a both a Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK).

During his time at Swansea Bay University Health Board in the UK, Dr Thaivalappil served as a consultant physician in respiratory medicine and general internal medicine. He played a pivotal role in establishing and leading sleep medicine and ventilation services, concentrating on specialised care for individuals with breathing disorders. 

Dr Thaivalappil spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) unit and home mechanical ventilation services, meeting the specific needs of patients. Additionally, he held the position of Head of the Department for Respiratory Medicine at Morriston Hospital. His contributions extended to serving as a Wales National Respiratory Medicine training organiser and fulfilling educational and clinical supervision duties for medical undergraduates, foundation trainees, core medical trainees, and higher specialist trainee doctors throughout his career.