Nephrologist
London, W1G 0AR
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Prof Liz Lightstone is Professor of Renal Medicine for the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial
College London, and an Honorary Consultant Physician at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Renal and Transplant Centre in Hammersmith Hospital.
She has over two decades of experience in the management and treatment of kidney issues. She sees private patients at the Hammersmith Hospital and at the Centennial Medical Centre in Elstree.
Professor Lightstone gained a first class medical degree at Cambridge University and then gained her primary medical degree (as runner up to the Gold Medallist in the University of London and Senior Scholar at Kings) in 1983 at Kings College Medical School and went on to undertake her training in general medicine and nephrology; she won an MRC Clinical Training Fellowship to undertake her PhD in Immunology and then an MRC Clinician Scientist award to fund further post doctoral work. In 1986, Professor Lightstone gained membership with the Royal College of Physicians, becoming a Fellow in 1996. She gained her PhD in 1993 and has been an academic consultant physician at Imperial College London and the Hammersmith Hospital since 1996. She was promoted to full Professor in 2014.
Prof. Lightstone is widely known for her expertise in glomerulonephritis, especially lupus and lupus nephritis but also nephrotic syndrome and all forms of glomerular disease as well as the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease. She also specialises in pre-pregnancy counselling and antenatal care for women with kidney disease and in her NHS practice has cared for over 1000 women going through pregnancy with kidney disease.
Prof. Lightstone is an active member of numerous committees and advisory boards, including sitting on the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Executive Committee and elected Deputy Chair of the ISN Western Europe Regional Board and the Council of Women in Nephrology. She is also Co-chair of the International Advisory Panel, GSK Global GUIDE Program, Co-chair of the UKKRC Glomerulonephritis Clinical Study Group, and founding national coordinator and active member of the Renal Disease and Pregnancy Rare Disease Group. She has contributed to guidelines on lupus and lupus nephritis, pregnancy and kidney disease, advised NICE in these areas and is on the Advisory Board of Nature Rev Nephrology. She is global co-chair of the SONG-GD (glomerular disease) steering committee reflecting her enthusiasm for ensuring patient voices are central to priority setting in research.
Alongside her diligent research, she has had major roles in education and mentoring, both in her own hospital as well as guiding clinical decisions for patients with kidney disease across West London, the UK and far further afield. During the pandemic she has developed additional expertise in the management of severe COVID in patients with and without kidney disease - she co-chairs the Trust's COVID Treatment and Guideline group and is part of an exceptionally productive research programme evaluating immune
responses to natural infection with COVID and after COVID vaccination in kidney
patients. She has vaccinated 100s of patients and staff during this challenging
time.
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Memberships
Royal College of Physicians of London
Elected Deputy Chair Western Europe Regional Board International Society of Nephrology (2021-2023) and President's nominee on ISN Executive Committee (2021-2023)
Elected member, Women in Nephrology Executive Council 2019-2022
Trustee, Kidney Research UK 2019 -2022
Elected member of the UK Renal Association Executive 2009-2012
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23 reviews
5
I am a Life Coach for high-profile individuals and always encourage them to allow their true inner self to shine through, whether they play a sport, sing a song, or act in the theatre or on the screen. Regarding Professor Lightstone, I would like the public to know a little about the person behind the medical qualifications. I have had the pleasure of talking with Liz about not only my health concerns, but also a little about life in general. I find Liz to be fun-loving, caring, understanding, and compassionate as well as an extremely knowledgeable medical professional. I have complete confidence and trust in her ability to diagnose, treat and provide top quality care for whomever is fortunate to see her. Thank you Professor Liz Lightstone for caring for me and for the kindness you have always shown me. I happily place my trust in you to guide me through renal care and wellbeing.
5
On meeting Professor Lightstone for the first time it is clear that she is a highly experienced knowledgeable and very compassionate professional. I would highly recommend her to any other individuals for clinical guidance and advice.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Delighted to have helped. Warmest Liz
5
Prof Lightstone's experience in both the clinical and cutting edge academia mean her "tool kit" is extensive and exceptional, over and above a sole clinician. It makes you feel in very safe and knowledgeable hands.
Thank you! That's really lovely feedback. Warm regards Liz
5
We cannot rate Prof Lightstone highly enough- her understanding, empathy, professionalism, knowledge etc. We feel so grateful to have met Prof Lightstone and be under her care. For someone that has seen A LOT of doctors and specialists in their life & lives with immense amounts of health anxiety, Prof Lightstone couldn't have put me more at ease and made me feel very supported and understood.
Thank you for such positive feedback. I'm glad to have helped and importantly to have made you feel heard. Warmest Liz
5
Dr Lightstone is an exemplary physician. She is a huge fountain of knowledge. She explained everything very clearly to me, not only within her area of expertise but also with my other problems and issues that had not been explained to me by other specialists such as my cardiologist. Everything started to make sense. Moreover, Dr Lightstone has a very down to earth and unassuming manner. She has excellent people skills and is an exceptionally brilliant consultant. I look forward to seeing her again with results and wish I had come across her a very long time ago. Dr Lightstone is an amazing person and outstanding clinician.
5
I feel very lucky to have Professor Lightstone overseeing my care. She is dedicated and thorough and has a great bedside manner. I hope she never retires but if she does I’d ask her to meet me for a coffee. She should be PM or at least be given an OBE. I can’t sing her praises highly enough.
5
Of her many admirable qualities her clarity is compelling
5
I feel very well taken care of since my first appointment with Prof. Lightstone. Professor Lightstone explains all medical terms clearly and acts fast on treatment plans. Prof. Lightstone's communications are also timely and answer all questions I have. I would definitely recommend professor Lightstone!
5
Professor Lightstone has remained caring, honest and very detailed in her approach with me despite my complex overlay. She has left no stone unturned and has always stepped forward to help rapidly, which in the current circumstances is unique in itself but also with my many conditions, it is easy to be overlooked and passed over to yet another speciality rather than take responsibility. The conversation is open and honest and I love that she seeks my agreement and sticks to her word. I have been under the care of a myriad of specialists and no one comes close to the care given by Professor Lightstone. A true star.
Thank you for such a lovely review.
5
Had my complete trust from the outset, responsive and ready to stay the course with support
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Professor Lightstone is a key opinion leader in her field, and one of the most skilled and expert nephrologists in the UK and Europe. Liz holds several prestigious clinical and academic positions. She is very kind, attentive, detail oriented, approachable and most of all expert at her field. Highly recommended.
Dr Ramzi Khamis
I could not be more confident about making a professional recommendation for a colleague than I could be in relation to Prof Liz Lightstone. Prof Lightstone is truly recognised as an international expert across the nephrological world most particularly in the areas of lupus nephritis, the difficult area of pregnancy in the presence of kidney disease and in relation to all forms of glomerular disease. However these areas of expertise are underpinned by an extremely broad knowledge of nephrology built up over many years experience and practice. I would not have the slightest hesitance in recommending someone to see Prof Lightstone not just because of the expert opinion they would receive but because of the manner in which she delivers her care. Truly a clinician with a huge amount of d personal qualities that provide people not just with excellent treatment plans, knowledge of their underlying kidney disease but also a real feeling of being supported by your doctor.
Dr. Andrew Frankel
What are Professor Liz Lightstone's reviews like?
Professor Liz Lightstone's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 23 reviews
What languages does Professor Liz Lightstone speak?
Professor Liz Lightstone speaks English
Where is Professor Liz Lightstone located?
Professor Liz Lightstone primarily practices at OneWelbeck, located at 1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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Professor Liz Lightstone is working Thursday (17:00 - 20:00)
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