Professional statement
Professor Claire Sharpe is a renowned specialist in nephrology with an extensive career in medicine, education, and research. Her expertise includes managing complex kidney conditions such as chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and diabetic kidney disease, among others.
She graduated in medicine from University College London in 1991 and pursued her specialisation in kidney medicine at King’s College London, completing a PhD supported by a Kidney Research UK Clinical Training Fellowship. Her dedication to advancing the field was recognised with a National Institute for Health Research Clinician Scientist Award in 2002. She became a practising consultant in 2004 and was promoted to professor in 2019.
Currently, Dr Sharpe is the Dean of Education at the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, and an honorary consultant nephrologist at King’s College Hospital, London. She combines clinical practice with academic responsibilities, devoting her time to teaching, patient care, and research.
Professor Sharpe is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and an active member of esteemed organisations like the UK Kidney Association and the International Society of Nephrology. She sees patients at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, continuing her commitment to excellence in patient care and medical innovation.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Nephrologist at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital and Portland Place Outpatient Centre (present).
Subspecialties
- Kidney complications of sickle cell disease
- Renal replacement therapy.
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
- U.K. Kidney Association
Education
- MBBS, University College London (1991).
- PhD, King’s College London.
Teaching posts
- Dean of Education at University of Nottingham School of Medicine
Publications and conferences
- ResearchGate | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Claire-Sharpe
Languages spoken
- English