Dr Andrew Frankel

Dr Andrew Frankel is a highly experienced consultant nephrologist who practises at Chase Lodge Hospital. With over 25 years of experience as a kidney specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, he provides expert care in all areas of nephrology, with particular expertise in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes-related kidney conditions.

Deeply committed to patient-centred care, Dr Frankel is passionate about helping individuals understand and manage their condition to improve their long-term health and quality of life.

Dr Frankel has been a consultant nephrologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust since 1995, where he has led on the development of advanced care pathways for patients with complex renal conditions. He has a specialist interest in the intersection between diabetes and kidney disease—both in how diabetes accelerates kidney deterioration and in how renal impairment affects the management of diabetes. He works closely with his patients to optimise medication, lifestyle changes, and disease monitoring to reduce complications and preserve kidney function.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Frankel is recognised nationally and internationally for his academic contributions. He has maintained an active research portfolio in the field of diabetic kidney disease and has played a key role in the development of national clinical guidelines for the management of diabetes in patients with kidney disease. Notably, he co-edited the UK Kidney Association guidelines on the use of SGLT2 inhibitors—an important class of medication used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

Dr Frankel is a respected speaker on the national and international stage, regularly invited to present on topics related to diabetes and kidney health. His balanced approach combines the latest research with a clear focus on improving day-to-day outcomes for patients, making him one of the UK’s leading voices in kidney care.