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Dr. Professor Alan Salama

Dr. Professor Alan Salama

Nephrologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish

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About Dr. Professor Alan Salama

  • Professor Alan Salama is a Consultant in Nephrology and Director of the UCL Department of Renal Medicine.
  • The UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences is rated as the top in London for Medicine and in the top 10 worldwide.
  • He specializes in immunological kidney diseases with expertise in vasculitis, autoimmunity, and transplantation.
  • He trained in Oxford and London at The London Hospital, Guy’s Hospital, and The Hammersmith Hospital.
  • He completed a PhD at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School.
  • He pursued post-doctoral research at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
  • In addition to clinical work, he supervises a laboratory investigating autoimmune kidney disease and immune dysfunction.
  • His research focuses on developing better diagnostic and treatment methods for immune-mediated renal conditions, including systemic vasculitis and SLE.

Conditions treated by Dr. Professor Alan Salama

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathy)
  • Hypertensive Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones (nephrolithiasis)
  • Electrolyte Imbalances
  • Proteinuria
  • Hematuria (blood in urine)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis
  • Kidney complications after transplantation
  • Autoimmune kidney diseases

Area of Interest

  • Autoimmune disease, including systemic vasculitis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic disease

Qualification

  • BA, Physiological Science, University of Oxford – 1984–1987
  • MBBS, Medicine, Royal London Hospital – 1987–1990
  • PhD, Immunology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School – 1996–2000

Work Experiences

  • Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Nephrology, Imperial College London – Jan 2004 to Mar 2010

Certifications (1)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)

Memberships (1)

  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

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Procedures Performed

Hemodialysis
Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney Transplant
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis

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FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

A nephrologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney-related diseases and disorders, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, high blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances.

You should consult a nephrologist if you have:

  • Persistent high blood pressure
  • Abnormal kidney function tests (e.g., elevated creatinine or low eGFR)
  • Protein or blood in your urine
  • Swelling in hands, feet, or face
  • Kidney stones or recurrent urinary tract infections
  • History of kidney transplant or need for dialysis

Common tests include:

  • Blood tests (creatinine, urea, electrolytes)
  • Urine tests (urinalysis, protein, microalbumin)
  • Imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI of kidneys)
  • Kidney biopsy for detailed tissue analysis

Nephrologists provide:

  • Medication management for kidney disease and high blood pressure
  • Dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis)
  • Kidney transplant evaluation and follow-up
  • Lifestyle and dietary counselling to protect kidney function

Yes. Nephrologists often manage conditions closely linked to kidney health, such as:

  • Diabetes and its impact on the kidneys
  • High blood pressure
  • Electrolyte and mineral imbalances (e.g., calcium, phosphate)
  • Bone disease related to chronic kidney disease

The frequency depends on your condition:

  • Chronic kidney disease: typically every 3–6 months
  • Dialysis patients: multiple times per week
  • Post-transplant: regular follow-ups as per your transplant team

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