Dr Andrew Palmer, Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Andrew Palmer
Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Palmer is a recommended Consultant Nephrologist
An introduction to Dr Andrew Palmer, Consultant Nephrologist
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Dr Andrew Palmer explains what nephrology means
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Dr Andrew Palmer shares information around kidney symptoms
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Dr Andrew Palmer explains what renal failure means
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Dr Andrew Palmer explains Chronic Kidney Disease
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Dr Andrew Palmer's message for international patients
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Dr Palmer is a recommended Nephrologist
An introduction to Dr Andrew Palmer, Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Andrew Palmer explains what nephrology means
Dr Andrew Palmer shares information around kidney symptoms
Dr Andrew Palmer explains what renal failure means
Dr Andrew Palmer explains Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr Andrew Palmer's message for international patients
Areas of expertise
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis
- Renal transplant
- Nephritic syndrome
Recommendations for Dr Palmer
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Recommended by:
byDr Devinder Bansi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Excellent technical ability. Dr Andrew Palmer is highly regarded and affable.❞
by Dr Hugh Bethell, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Dr Andrew Palmer is someone I work very closely with because of my patients with heart failure. He is an excellent renal physician who provides an invaluable service for my patients. He is very approachable and always willing to help.❞
by Prof. Brian Gazzard, Gastroenterologist
❝Excellent opinion.❞
byDr Devinder Bansi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Excellent technical ability. Dr Andrew Palmer is highly regarded and affable.❞
by Dr Hugh Bethell, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Dr Andrew Palmer is someone I work very closely with because of my patients with heart failure. He is an excellent renal physician who provides an invaluable service for my patients. He is very approachable and always willing to help.❞
by Prof. Brian Gazzard, Gastroenterologist
❝Excellent opinion.❞
Make an appointment
Address
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Bupa Cromwell Hospital (Adult patients only)
164-178 Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0TU
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The Wellington Hospital (Adult patients only)
Wellington Place St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9LE
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BMI The Chiltern Hospital
London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0EN
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BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital (Adult patients only)
Sudbury Hill, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3RX
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Hammersmith Hospital (Adult patients only)
Sainsbury Wing Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS
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Spire Bushey Hospital (Adult patients only)
Heathbourne Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1RD
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Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre
290 Centennial Park Centennial Avenue, Elstree, WD6 3SU
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Telephone consultation (Adult patients only)
Available for patients
Hammersmith Hospital (NHS)
Du Cane Road, London, Greater London, W12 0HS
About Dr Andrew Palmer
GMC number: 2650586
Year qualified: 1980
Place of primary qualification: University of London
A pioneering nephrologist, Dr Andrew Palmer was appointed Consultant Nephrologist at St Mary's Hospital in 1983 and moved to Hammersmith Hospital in 2005. The West London Renal Centre at Hammersmith Hospital is the busiest renal unit in the United Kingdom. He also holds Honorary Consultant posts at Harefield and Central Middlesex Hospitals. He is experienced in all aspects of general nephrology (including glomerular disease, hypertension and renovascular disease) and both acute and chronic renal failure. He has longstanding experience of renal transplantation, which is also the subject of most of his research work.
After qualifying in medicine (MBBS) in 1980, Dr Palmer pursued his nephrology training in the renal units of King’s College Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Besides being an FRCP, he is also a member of the Renal Association, the British Transplant Society, the American Society of Nephrology, the Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association.
Areas of expertise
- Acute kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Atherosclerotic renal disease
- Autoimmune kidney disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease)
- Dialysis
- End-stage kidney disease
- Fluid and electrolyte disorders
- General nephrology
- Glomerular disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Haematuria (blood in the urine)
- Hypertension
- Kidney dialysis: haemodialysis
- Kidney disease diagnosis and treatment
- Kidney failure
- Kidney infection
- Kidney problems
- Kidney stone prevention
- Kidney transplantation (medical care)
- Lupus
- Nephritic syndrome
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Nephropathy (kidney disease)
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
- Renal artery stenosis
- Renal stones
- Renal transplant
- Urinary tract infection
Professional memberships
Articles by Dr Andrew Palmer
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Successful long-term intermittent hemodialysis in a patient with left ventricular assist device
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Ten-year patient survival on maintenance haemodialysis
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Chronic kidney disease after heart transplantation
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Effect of elective coronary angiography on glomerular filtration rate in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
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Tesio-caths provide effective and safe long-term vascular access
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Cardiac survival after pre-emptive coronary angiography in transplant patients and those awaiting transplantation
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Severity of COVID-19 after vaccination among hemodialysis patients
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❝Dr Ornadel is an excellent general and respiratory physician who I have known for many years and always provides the best care❞
Dr Devinder Bansi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Dr Bansi is an excellent gastroenterologist who I have known for many years and always provides the best care❞
Prof. Philip MacCarthy, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Prof. Philip MacCarthy has an excellent opinion, brilliant knowledge and he is very skilled in his field.❞
Dr Rakesh Sharma, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Dr Rakesh Sharma has an excellent opinion, brilliant knowledge and he is very skilled in his field.❞
