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Professor Luigi GnudiEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Central London
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Professor Luigi Gnudi

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Central London

MD PhD FRCP FASN FICP
GMC: 4383514

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Expert in:
Diabetes
Diabetic nephropathy
Cardiovascular Medicine
Obesity
Lipid disorders
Thyroid
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Professional statement

Professor Luigi Gnudi is a leading, award-winning consultant diabetologist and endocrinologist based in central London who specialises in diabetes, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism alongside obesity, amenorrhoea and lipid disorders. He privately practises at The Lister Hospital, London Claremont Clinic and Italian Doctors clinic while his NHS base is Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 

Professor Gnudi, who further treats an extensive list of endocrinology conditions including menopause, Graves' disease and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is highly qualified with MD and PhD awards. He also has FRCP FASN and FICP fellowships from London, Italy and the United States. He obtained his MD with Honours from the University of Parma and then joined the residency programme at the School of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the University of Padua where he completed his specialist training in 1993.

Professor Gnudi also worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Beth Israel Hospital at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA, from 1992 to 1995. In 1999, he obtained his PhD in Endocrinological Sciences from Milan University in Italy, and in 2005 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology. 

Professor Gnudi, who is the head of the Metabolic Medicine, Professor of Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences at King's College London, speaks frequently at national and international meetings. He is active researcher and also has had over 100 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals.

He is the subject editor for various peer-reviewed journals too, and is a member of several professional organisations. These include Diabetes UK, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association. He's also a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group and ERA-EDTA.

The awards for his research include The Diabetes Research Excellence Award from the American University of Beirut, the Ruth Osterby Price Lecture, the Prof M. Viswanathan Honour Award Oration, and the Candlelight Lecture.

Clinics

Lister Hospital
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    The Lister Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare

    Central London, Chelsea Bridge Rd, SW1W 8RH

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    I'm paying for myself
    Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 38 years of experience
  • Consultant diabetologist and endocrinologist, The Lister Hospital
  • Consultant diabetologist and endocrinologist, London Claremont Clinic
  • Consultant diabetologist and endocrinologist, Italian Doctors
  • Professor of Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine, King's College London
  • Consultant diabetologist and endocrinologist,  Guy's and St Thomas's Foundation Trust
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Subspecialties

  • Prolactinoma
  • ​Hyperlipidaemia
  • ​Cardiovascular renal complications in diabetes
  • ​Thyroid disease
  • ​Chronic vascular
  • ​Cardio-renal
  • ​Diabetic complications
  • ​Thyroid disorders
  • ​Hyperthyroidism
  • ​Graves' Disease
  • ​Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
  • ​Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • ​Thyroid Nodules
  • Type 2 Diabetes
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Professional memberships

  • European Association for the Study of Diabetes
  • Diabetes UK 
  • American Society of Nephrology (FASN)
  •  American Diabetes Association 
  • European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group
  • ERA-EDTA
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Education

  • FICP, Fellow Indian College of Physicians (2020)
  • FASN, Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (2005)
  • ​FRCP, London (2005)
  • ​Italian License Registration, Parma, Italy (1988)
  • ​PhD, Endocrinological sciences, Milan, Italy (1999)
  • ​Specialist in Endocrinology & Diabetes, Padova, Italy (1993)
  • ​Italian License Registration, Parma, Italy (1988)
  • ​MD, Summa cum Laude in final, Parma, Italy (1988)
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Teaching posts

  • ​Professor of Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology,  School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (September 2011 - date)
  • ​Reader in Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Division, King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (August 2007 - August 2011)
  • ​Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Internal Medicine, King’s College London - Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (1997 - 2007)
  • ​Research Fellow in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1992 - 1995)
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Publications and conferences

  • Gnudi L, Fountoulakis N, Panagiotou A, Corcillo A, Maltese G, Flaquer Rife M, Ntalas I, Franks R, Chiribiri A, Ayis S, Karalliedde J. Effect of active vitamin-D on left ventricular mass index: results of a randomised controlled trial in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Am Heart Journal 2023, in press.
  • Mangelis A, Fountoulakis N, Corcillo A, Collins J, Vas P, Hussain S, Hopkins D, Gnudi L, Thomas S, Ayis S, Karalliedde J.
    ​African Caribbean Ethnicity Is an Independent Predictor of significant decline in kidney function in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2022 45, 9:2095-2102.
  • Polyzos SA, Hill MA, El-Hajj Fuleihan G, Gnudi L, Larsson SC, Masuzaki H, Matarese G, Sanoudou D, Sempere MT, Mantzoros CS. ​Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental: seventy years young and growing. Metabolism. 13 October 2022, 155333 on line.
  • Stathia, N Fountoulakis A Panagioto, G Maltese, A Corcillo, A Mangelis, S Ayis, L Gnudi, J Karalliedde. Impact of treatment with active vitamin D calcitriol on bone turnover markers in people with type 2 diabetes and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Bone. 2023, 166: 116581, 1-6.
  • Karalliedde J, Fountoulakis, N., Corcillo, A., Maltese, G., Flaquer, M., Stathi, D., Mangelis, A., Panagiotou, A., Ayis, S., Thomas, S. & Gnudi, L. Effect of calcitriol treatment on arterial stiffness in people with type 2 diabetes and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2023;89:279–289.
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Prizes and awards

  • ​The Diabetes Research Excellence Award - American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, 12th October 2022
  • Ruth Osterby Price Lecture, European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group, Helsinki, Finland, 19th May 2017
  • Prof M. Viswanathan Honour Award Oration, Chennai, India, 11 Sept 2016
  • Candlelight Lecture, Heidelberg, 14 October 2015. International Research Training Group 'DIAMICOM'
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
Registration number: 4383514

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  • 6 October 2025

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  • Esperienza decisamente positiva sotto tuuti i punti di vista
    4 May 2025

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  • Excellent service through the visit
    7 September 2024

    D.S.

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  • Couldn’t recommend Professor Gnudi more, a very supportive and holistic approach.
    4 September 2024

    S.T.

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  • Prof Gnudi has been my clinician for 20 years he has always shown excellent clinical skills dealing with me in the round and introducing new therapies when appropriate he has a charming bedside manner and a very caring attitude I have no hesitation in highly recommending him
    29 March 2023

    N.C.

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Cardiovascular Medicine

Diabetes

Diabetic nephropathy

Lipid disorders

Obesity

Thyroid

The doctor also specialises in:

Amenorrhoea

Hyperprolactinaemia

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Menopause

Thyroid disorders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Luigi Gnudi's specialty?

Professor Luigi Gnudi is a consultant specialising in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Professor Luigi Gnudi specialise in?

Professor Luigi Gnudi is a endocrinologist who provides assessment and treatment for Obesity, Thyroid, Diabetic nephropathy, Diabetes, Lipid disorders and Cardiovascular Medicine. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Professor Luigi Gnudi have?

Professor Luigi Gnudi has 38 years of professional experience as a consultant endocrinologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Professor Luigi Gnudi?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Professor Luigi Gnudi, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 5 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

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Yes. All Professor Luigi Gnudi's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Professor Luigi Gnudi practise?

Professor Luigi Gnudi practices in the following locations:

  • Central London at Chelsea Bridge Rd
  • Central London at 24E Little Russell St

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

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Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Professor Luigi Gnudi through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Professor Luigi Gnudi offer private appointments?

Yes, Professor Luigi Gnudi offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant endocrinologist.

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Professor Luigi Gnudi works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality, The Exeter Friendly, Pru Health, Groupama, April, Freedom, National Assurance, General Medical, Saga, Healix, Legal & General Insurance, Health-online, Benenden Health , Alliance Health Group, Police Mutual, Aetna, Tricare, Asia Medical Assistance, AIG, Health Now, Humanis, International SOS, Standard Life and Bupa Global. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

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Professor Luigi Gnudi's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Professor Luigi Gnudi offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Professor Luigi Gnudi using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Professor Luigi Gnudi speak?

Professor Luigi Gnudi is a endocrinologist who offers consultations in English and Italian.

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