Dr Yahya Makkeyah

Dr Yahya Makkeyah is a Consultant Nephrologist and Hypertension Specialist offering private face-to-face consultations at Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, as well as virtual consultations online. He brings over twenty years of international experience in kidney medicine, having practised across the UK and the Middle East.

His primary expertise covers the full spectrum of kidney and blood pressure conditions. Alongside general nephrology, diabetic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease management, he specialises deeply in high blood pressure, actively leading the Hypertension program at the University Hospitals of Leicester with a specific focus on kidney artery disorders.

Dr Makkeyah is also highly skilled in kidney transplantation, with over two decades of dedication to guiding patients through their pre- and post-transplant journeys. Additionally, he provides expert care for complex autoimmune renal diseases, including lupus nephritis and vasculitis, as well as comprehensive dialysis management.

Dedicated to clear, patient-focused care, Dr Yahya Makkeyah ensures his patients receive a thorough, personalized management plan based on the latest medical advancements. He consults in both English and Arabic. No GP referral is required to book a private consultation.