Dr Elham Asgari, Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Elham Asgari
Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Elham Asgari MSc (Nephrology) PhD
Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Elham Asgari
Consultant Nephrologist MSc (Nephrology) PhD
About Dr Elham Asgari
GMC number: 5201479
Year qualified: 2000
Place of primary qualification: Iran University of Medical Sciences
Dr Elham Asgari is a highly experienced nephrologist and general physician based in South London. He completed his PhD at Guy's Hospital, focusing on the role of the innate immune system in ischemia/reperfusion injury during kidney transplantation. Dr Asgari has been a consultant since 2013, initially working at St George's Hospital before joining Guy's Hospital as a nephrologist in 2015.
In his clinical role at Guy's Hospital, Dr Asgari is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients with kidney-related conditions. He is also the lead for audit and governance within the department, ensuring the highest standards of practice and patient safety.
Nationally, Dr Asgari serves as the chair of the British Transplant Society Standards and Guidelines Committee. In this role, he oversees the production of new guidelines in transplantation and the updating of existing ones, contributing significantly to the advancement of transplant medicine in the UK.
Dr Asgari has a keen interest in kidney transplantation, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and the innate immune system. His expertise includes managing complex kidney conditions, performing kidney transplants, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Appointed as a consultant in 2013, Dr Asgari continues to be a leading figure in nephrology and transplantation, committed to both his patients and the medical community.
Areas of expertise
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- End stage kidney disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Kidney disease
- Kidney disease diagnosis & treatment
- Kidney transplantation (medical care)
- Polycystic kidney disease