Kidney

We're a regional centre for kidney disease in south east London, Kent and surrounding areas.

We offer treatment at all stages, including:

  • early diagnosis
  • care for advanced kidney disease, including dialysis
  • kidney transplantation
  • end of life care

Specialities

We’re nationally recognised for our expertise in kidney transplantation. We’re also leaders in the field of shared haemodialysis care and home dialysis. We were one of the first kidney centres in the UK to establish an overnight (nocturnal) home haemodialysis programme.

We also provide a full kidney service for Guernsey.

We also offer support for all your needs, including:

Wards

If you need to stay in hospital, you’ll stay on:

Health information

Watch our kidney videos on YouTube.

NHS website, chronic kidney disease

Kidney care UK website

UK Kidney Association website

Cystinosis Foundation UK 

Our consultants

Cormac Breen  

Heather Brown

Paramit Chowdhury

Antonia Cronin

Anthony Dorling

David Game

Refik Gokmen

Rachel Hilton

Vicki Moxham

Marlies Ostermann

James Pattison

Taryn Pile

Michael Robson

Steve Sacks

Simon Steddon

Wilson Wong  

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.

You can also email [email protected] for more information.

Clinics

We have many different clinics to help you. Please see more information:

Phone: 020 7188 5664

Email: [email protected]

Location: rare diseases centre, South Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 9EH

Opening times: 3rd Thursday afternoon of the month, at least 6 times a year

This consultant-led clinic is one of the 3 national centres for cystinosis in England. We recommend that all adults with cystinosis are seen at one of the centres. You can choose to be seen at the centre closest to you.

We see most adults with cystinosis once a year at this clinic, sometimes more often.

We aim to make sure all your health needs are being addressed. This can involve care and treatment:

  • closer to where you live
  • with other specialised services at our hospital

We supervise the prescription of your cystinosis medicines. We check levels of white cell cystine in your blood. This is important for dosing your medicines.

You'll also be seen at our eye clinic.

This clinic is by appointment only. You need a referral for an appointment at this clinic.

Phone: 020 7188 7188, extension 87922

Location: kidney clinic, 4th floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

This is a consultant-led clinic for people with polycystic kidney disease. Treatment and care at this clinic includes:

  • management of blood pressure
  • assessment for tolvaptan therapy

Email: [email protected]

Location: kidney clinic, 4th floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Opening times: Tuesdays, 1.30pm to 5pm

This consultant-led clinic assesses people for renal tubular conditions. You need a referral for an appointment.

We assess people with high and low potassium levels to understand if they have a kidney condition.

Visit our transplant support service for more information about the transplant support clinic.

Phone: 020 7188 7188, extension 7488

Location: kidney clinic, 4th floor, Tower Wing, Guy’s Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Your kidney doctor or nurse will refer you to this clinic if you need an arteriovenous (AV) fistula formed in your arm. This involves surgery to join one of your veins to an artery, usually at the wrist or elbow. It will allow more blood to flow through the vein. As a result, the vein grows larger and stronger. This makes repeated needle insertions for haemodialysis treatments easier.

You can find out more about what to expect on our having an arteriovenous (AV) fistula formed page.

It will take at least 6 to 8 weeks for the vein to be large enough to be used for dialysis. We'll see you again at the clinic about 4 to 6 weeks after your operation. You'll have a scan to check that the vein is ready to be used.

This clinic is led by our surgeons and nurse specialists.

Last updated: July 2023

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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