Dr Kay Tyerman

Dr Kay Tyerman is a distinguished Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist and Paediatrician dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care to infants, children, and young people. With extensive experience in child health, she provides tailored clinical support for patients with a wide spectrum of acute and chronic renal conditions as well as general paediatric health needs. Her practice is founded on a supportive, family-centred approach, helping young patients and their families navigate complex health journeys with confidence and reassurance.

In her clinical practice, Dr Tyerman focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and congenital malformations of the kidneys and urinary tract. She possesses clinical expertise in managing specialised renal treatments, including peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis, and comprehensive care surrounding renal transplantation. Alongside her sub-specialty practice, Dr Tyerman collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to oversee broader child health, monitoring physical development and assisting young patients as they transition towards adolescent and adult medical services.

Dr Tyerman earned her medical degree before completing rigorous specialist postgraduate training in paediatrics and paediatric nephrology. She holds professional membership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, where she has actively contributed to national workforce planning, educational leadership, and clinical training standards. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Tyerman is engaged in clinical research initiatives aimed at improving kidney disease outcomes in children, mentoring junior medical staff, and advocating for continuous quality enhancement in child health services.