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Professional statement
Dr Rhys Evans is a highly experienced and esteemed associate professor of renal medicine and consultant nephrologist at the UCL Centre for Kidney and Bladder Health, Royal Free Hospital. He specialises in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders (tubular kidney diseases), hypertension, kidney infections and kidney transplantation, and currently practises at the Cromwell Hospital, the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit, and St John and St Elizabeth Hospital.
Dr Evans studied medicine at Cambridge University and University College London Medical School, qualifying in 2007. He has sub-speciality expertise in transplantation, including donor and recipient assessment, as well as all aspects of post-transplant care. He is the deputy lead of the UCL Centre for Transplantation and is principal investigator on a number of clinical trials. He also has sub-specialty expertise in the management of patients with inherited and acquired tubular kidney diseases, including unexplained electrolyte disorders, and helps run the clinical service of the London Tubular Centre.
Dr Evans is an academic clinician with a diverse research portfolio. He was awarded a PhD from UCL for translational work investigating the impact of salt on the immune system during which he provided the first description of immunodeficiency in patients with inherited salt-losing tubulopathies. He continues to investigate changes in immunity in patients with tubular kidney disease and hypertension.
He was awarded the UCL Oliver Wrong Prize for an outstanding contribution to Renal Physiology research in 2021 and is a member of the British Transplant Society and the International Society of Nephrology but to mention a few. His other focus is aimed at improving the care of patients with kidney disease in low-resource settings, which he has done in a number of different countries worldwide.
He has previously worked as a clinical lecturer at the University of Malawi and has published widely on the epidemiology of kidney disease in Africa and novel tools to detect it. He has a friendly approach to medicine and strongly believes in shared decision making with patients and their families.
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C I. Verified Patient
16/08/2024
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Dr Rhys Evans was thorough and reassuring during my assessment for low GFR. He ensured that all the necessary tests were done and provided clear explanations, making the experience straightforward and comfortable. Highly recommended.
V. Verified Patient
09/08/2024
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Dr. Evans is truly one of a kind. Not only is his care and attention to detail exceptional, but he is also incredibly down-to-earth and friendly. His warm, approachable nature, combined with his meticulousness and genuine humanity, makes for an outstanding experience.
I B. Verified Patient
07/08/2024
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Excellent doctor. He listens and gives his patient time to explain what happened. Comprehensive when explaining medical terms and what to expect with the problem at hand. Gives excellent reassurance that the patient can reach out any time when you have questions.
P R. Verified Patient
30/07/2024
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Dr Evans explained my condition and recommended treatment very clearly. My only concern was the unexpectedly large bill for tests at SJE, although met by BUPA, the blood tests used 1/3 of my annual outpatient allowance! But I feel well set up for being treated by my very good GP