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Dr Richard Hull

Dr Richard Hull

Nephrologist

Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7EG

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22 years of experience
Verified profile
22 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.98

111 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

4.99
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.97
Explanation

192 recommendations for:

Kidney Problems(65)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)(33)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)(22)
Other(72)

Recent patient review

23 Mar 2024

Professional, informative, enthusiastic and friendly. Gave me all the relevant information I so...

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About

 Dr Richard Hull is a Consultant Kidney Specialist or Nephrologist at the
Renal and Transplantation Unit, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust. He studied medicine at the University of Cambridge. He completed his
specialist training in Renal Medicine within the South Thames Renal Programme.
During this time he completed his PhD as a Wellcome Trust Clinical PhD Fellow
at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College. 

 Dr Hull’s outpatient work focuses on his specialist interest of autoimmune renal disease as well as general nephrology outpatients including chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. He manages cohorts of haemodialysis patients at St George’s Hospital and in Kingston. Dr Hull is Speciality Group Lead for Renal Disorders for the NIHR South Thames Clinical Research Network.  

 His clinical research interests are focused on patients with autoimmune renal disease and he is an established investigator for clinical studies in IgA nephropathy, primary FSGS and lupus nephritis, renal anaemia and dialysis. As part of the London Kidney network he sits on the steering groups for a number of quality improvement workstreams including the Vascular Access, and the CKD prevention workstreams. In South West London, he is working with the local Renal Network in a collaboration with primary care, to improve the management of chronic kidney disease for all patients in the region and has led the authorship of an up-to-date CKD management guideline. 

Dr Hull is able to offer consultations on all aspects of adult nephrology including acute and chronic kidney disease, proteinuria, nephrological causes of non-visible haematuria, hypertension (high blood pressure), renovascular disease, diabetic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis including nephrotic syndrome (minimal change disease, FSGS, membranous nephropathy), lupus nephritis, ANCA vasculitis and IgA nephropathy. 

 He is able to offer tailored advice for patients with early stages of kidney disease to prevent progression of their condition to more advanced stages of disease.  


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:

· Kidney biopsy 

· Kidney failure treatment 

· Haemodialysis 

· Autoimmune renal disease 

· Chronic kidney disease:
prevention of its development or progression from early stage to advanced
disease 

· Glomerulonephritis including
nephrotic syndrome (minimal changes disease, FSGS, membranous nephropathy) 

· Haemodialysis 

· Proteinuria 

· Hypertension 

· Renovascular disease 

· Diabetic kidney disease 

· Polycystic kidney disease 

· Electrolyte kidney disease 

· Lupus nephritis 

· ANCA vasculitis 

· IgA nephropathy 

   


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Kidney Problems (34%)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (17%)
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (11%)
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria) (6%)
  • Kidney Disease Diagnosis & Treatment (4%)
  • Others (27%)

All conditions and treatments
  • Kidney Problems
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • Autoimmune Kidney Disease
  • End Stage Kidney Disease
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
  • Kidney Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Video Consultation
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Stone Prevention
  • Kidney Failure Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Dialysis
  • Kidney Dialysis: Haemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplantation (Medical Care)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6040173


Qualifications
  • MA University of Cambridge 2003
  • MB BChir University of Cambridge 2001
  • MRCP Royal College of Physicians 2004
  • PhD Imperial College, London 2012
  • FRCP Royal College of Physicians 2018


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £230
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

insurers
  • Bupa
  • Simply Health
  • Norwich Union
  • General Medical
  • Aetna
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Healix
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa Fee Assured

Location

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New Victoria Hospital

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(1555)
184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, KT2 7EG
184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, KT2 7EG
Monday
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Wednesday
13:30 - 17:00
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4.81
(596)
53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX
53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX
Monday
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Tuesday
09:30 - 12:10
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Video consultation

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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
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Wednesday
13:30 - 15:30
Thursday
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Friday
14:00 - 16:00
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Reviews

All reviews(111)
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Kidney Problems (63)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (31)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (21)
Blood in Urine (Haematuria) (11)
Kidney Disease Diagnosis & Treatment (7)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

111 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional, informative, enthusiastic and friendly. Gave me all the relevant information I so needed to understand the level of my condition. Dr Hull Provided this in a concise and easily understandable way and put my mind at rest on several important issues. Highly recommend Nephrologist Dr. Richard Hull.

23 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hull has provided excellent treatment and guidance over the last 3 years, taking me from a difficult starting point to one where I believe I have been able to achieve the best outcome possible. Many thanks.

22 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
Kidney Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Extremely satisfied with the appointment; the doctor was very professional (and patient), he answered to all my questions and managed to make me feel much less anxious about my health issues

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Kidney Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Simplifies complex medical terminology brilllantly; gets to the key takeaways for the patient quickly but sensitively. Great sense of humour too.

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Kidney Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant explanation of my condition and very re-assuring. NB he got the venue wrong - it was at Parkside.

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Kidney Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Friendly - explained my condition in detail and what the future options were likely to be. Assurances relative to my kidneys that I could understand and put my mind at rest.

16 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hull was thoughtful, listened carefully and gave meaningful and actionable advice.

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Autoimmune Kidney Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hull has a very calm and reassuring manner. Explains medical issues clearly, leaving me with a feeling of confidence that my health condition is being dealt with correctly.

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Kidney Problems
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

4.25

4.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Very helpful but currently not making much progress with my kidney problem because of an infection that needs to be resolved first

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Kidney Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Beyond friendly and gets straight to the point!

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Kidney Stone Prevention
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Kidney Problems (2)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (2)
Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease) (2)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (1)

2 endorsements

Dr Hull provides excellent care to his patients and I always receive positive feedback regarding from patients regarding his manner, kindness and ability to fully explain renal conditions. He always follows up with thorough and comprehensive clinic letters with clear action plans. As a colleague he is always approachable and happy to take time to provide me with detailed and practical advice. In my practice as a GP I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Hull as my first choice kidney specialist.

27 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Kidney Problems
Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Dr. Lowri Bailey

General Practice (GP)
Is a colleague

I have known Richard for several years. An outstanding nephrologist, his focus is to deliver high-quality care, based on the the latest evidence as well as the patients' needs. It is my pleasure to endorse him and would recommend him without any hesitation.

10 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Kidney Problems
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease)
+ 20 more

Dr Stephan Brincat

Renal Medicine (Nephrology)
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Richard Hull's reviews like?

Dr Richard Hull's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 111 reviews

What languages does Dr Richard Hull speak?

Dr Richard Hull speaks English

Where is Dr Richard Hull located?

Dr Richard Hull primarily practices at New Victoria Hospital, located at 184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, KT2 7EG
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What are Dr Richard Hull working hours?

Dr Richard Hull is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:30 - 12:10), Wednesday (13:30 - 17:00, 13:30 - 15:30), Friday (14:00 - 16:00)

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