Dr Rishil Patel

Dr Rishil Patel is an accomplished Paediatrician and Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist who provides comprehensive, compassionate care for infants, children, and young people experiencing complex medical conditions. Specialising in paediatric kidney health, Dr Patel is dedicated to diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of renal disorders. He works as part of multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver tailored, patient-centred treatment plans that prioritise both the medical and developmental needs of young patients and their families.

In his clinical practice, Dr Patel focuses on paediatric kidney disease, including acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and renovascular hypertension. He possesses specialised expertise in kidney replacement therapies, managing long-term treatment programmes such as peritoneal dialysis, home haemodialysis, and continuous renal support for acutely unwell children. Additionally, Dr Patel actively works to optimise pharmacological care, including the prescribing of renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibitors to help manage blood pressure and slow disease progression, while supporting young patients through paediatric kidney transplantation and long-term post-transplant follow-up.

Dr Patel earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) alongside an intercalated Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. He holds full registration with the General Medical Council. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Patel is actively involved in medical education and clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed publications on paediatric kidney transplantation, SARS-CoV-2 impacts on immunosuppressed young patients, and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical skills training for junior medical staff.