Dr Richard Phoon

Dr Richard Phoon is a highly respected Nephrologist based in Westmead, Australia, who specialises in Renal Medicine. As a Senior Staff Specialist and Senior Medical Advisor, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals experiencing a wide range of kidney-related conditions. Dr Phoon is widely recognised for his clinical leadership and his commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and clinical governance.

With a broad range of clinical interests, Dr Phoon provides expert management for chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and glomerulonephritis. He has a particular interest in immunologic and immune-mediated diseases that affect the kidneys, such as lupus and ANCA vasculitis. Additionally, his expertise extends to peritoneal dialysis, amyloidosis, and health informatics, as well as advocating for culturally safe clinical kidney care for First Nations Australians.

Dr Phoon completed his medical education, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). Dr Phoon is an active member of several prominent professional organisations, including the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, where he has served as Honorary Treasurer. He is also a Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology, an Associate Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management, and a member of the European Renal Association, the American Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism, and the European Lupus Society.