Dr Rajesh Krishnan

Dr Rajesh Krishnan is a highly accomplished Consultant Paediatrician and Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of kidney conditions in children and young people. With extensive clinical expertise, he provides comprehensive medical care tailored to the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic renal disorders. His reassuring and patient-centred approach ensures that families receive clear guidance and dedicated support throughout every stage of their child's healthcare journey.

Dr Krishnan's clinical practice covers a broad spectrum of renal health, with key interests in paediatric kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic renal failure, and paediatric renal transplantation. He is highly experienced in delivering complex specialised therapies, including peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis, and plasmapheresis. Beyond his hands-on clinical work, Dr Krishnan is deeply committed to advancing healthcare quality and patient safety, frequently working to refine clinical standards and redesign care pathways for young patients.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Krishnan has held significant leadership positions, including serving as an Associate Medical Director for Patient Safety and Governance as well as an Officer for Clinical Standards and Quality Improvement for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. He holds specialist postgraduate medical qualifications and maintains active professional affiliations with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the British Association for Paediatric Nephrology. Through ongoing involvement in national quality improvement initiatives and clinical guideline development, he remains at the forefront of modern paediatric medicine.