
Professional statement
Dr Bernhard Klebe is a leading consultant nephrologist and physician based in East Kent who sees patients privately at the The BMI Chaucer Hospital and The One Ashford Hospital. He also sees patients via the NHS at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. Dr Klebe has extensive experience in general internal medicine as well as general nephrology and has a specialist interest in acute and chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, proteinuria, haematuria, kidney stone disease, dialysis, diabetic nephropathy, as well as cardiorenal failure and reno-vascular disease.
Dr Klebe is an expert in in chronic kidney disease management, hypertension and anaemia of renal disease. He is the clinical lead for Haemodialysis in East Kent. He is interested in all aspects of nephrology from prevention of kidney problems to advanced management of kidney disease.
Dr Klebe trained as a doctor in South Africa and he has trained in both nephrology and general internal medicine in hospitals in London and Kent. He's a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London as well as the Health Professional Council of South Africa. Dr Klebe is passionate about training medical students and trainee NHS doctors. He has presented at international conferences and he has published in various peer-reviewed medical journals.
Clinics

The Chaucer Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Canterbury, Nackington Road, CT4 7ARMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant Nephrologist, BMI The Chaucer Hospital
Subspecialties
- Proteinuria
- Haematuria
Professional memberships
- The Royal College of Physicians of London
- Health Professionals Council of South Africa
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Dual accreditation General Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Publications and conferences
- Hobbs, Helen & Farmer, Chris & Irving, Jean & Klebe, Bernhard & Stevens, Paul. (2011). Is high body mass index independently associated with diminished glomerular filtration rate? An epidemiological study. Journal of renal care. 37. 148-54. 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2011.00231.x.
- Klebe, Bernhard & Farmer, Chris & Cooley, Roger & de Lusignan, Simon & Middleton, Rachel & O'Donoghue, Donal & New, John & Stevens, Paul. (2007). Kidney disease management in UK primary care: Guidelines, incentives and Information Technology. Family practice. 24. 330-5. 10.1093/fampra/cmm026.
Prizes and awards
- Shortlisted for Lang Buisson 2020 Healthcare Outcomes Award- Men's Health Hub
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Condition of facilities
- Dr. Klebe is very professional, truly invested in his patient’s health. He took time to explain things; I wasn’t made to feel that I was just another patient with a condition. Resolved problems, his explanations were clear and concise. Very grateful for his experience and wide range of knowledge. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a specialist in acute or chronic kidney disease.
- Fabulous Doctor, excellent service :-)
- Fabulous Doctor, excellent service :-)