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Dr. Robin Woolfson

Dr. Robin Woolfson

Nephrologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

42 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Robin Woolfson

  • Robin was appointed as a Consultant Nephrologist in 1997 at Middlesex (UCLH) and Whittington Hospitals.
  • He has been based at the Royal Free Hospital since 2005.
  • In 2006, he was appointed Clinical Director of North Central London Renal Services.
  • In 2009, he became Divisional Director for Transplantation & Specialist Services.
  • From 2017 to 2019, he served as Medical Director.
  • He has published widely in Nephrology and Hypertension.
  • From 2005 to 2012, he was Chair of the London Specialty Training Committee.
  • Since 2016, he has been the Secondary Care Doctor on the Governing Body of Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group.

Conditions treated by Dr. Robin Woolfson

  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • Autoimmune Kidney Disease
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease)
  • End Stage Kidney Disease
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
  • General Medicine
  • Glomerular Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Pyelonephritis

Area of Interest

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Hypertension
  • Renal stone disease

Qualification

  • MD from Cambridge University (1990)
  • BA from Pembroke College, Cambridge University (1977 - 1980)
  • MB BChir from St Thomas' Hospital Medical School (1980 - 1983)

Work Experiences

  • He served as Divisional Medical Director (Transplantation & Specialist Services) at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust from 2009 to June 2017.
  • He completed the Executive Fasttrack Programme at the NHS Leadership Academy from May 2014 to March 2015.
  • He worked as a Consultant Nephrologist & Physician at UCLH and Whittington Hospital from 1997 to 2005.

Certifications (1)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)

Memberships (1)

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Procedures Performed

Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Robin Woolfson is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes 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 (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 (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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