Professor Liz Lightstone

Professor Liz Lightstone is Professor of Renal Medicine at Imperial College London and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She has over 25 years' experience caring for adults with kidney disease and is internationally recognised as an expert in glomerular (inflammatory) kidney diseases, lupus nephritis, chronic kidney disease and hypertension. She sees patients with a wide range of kidney conditions, from unexplained abnormalities in kidney function, blood or protein in the urine and resistant hypertension through to complex autoimmune kidney diseases, chronic kidney disease, inherited kidney disorders and pregnancy-related kidney problems. She also provides expert second opinions for patients with difficult or rare renal conditions. Professor Lightstone trained in medicine at King's College Hospital Medical School after completing her pre-clinical studies at the University of Cambridge. Following specialist training in nephrology at Hammersmith Hospital, she completed a PhD in Immunology at University College London before joining the consultant staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Alongside her clinical practice, she leads internationally recognised research into inflammatory kidney disease and has pioneered treatments that reduce the need for high-dose steroids in patients with lupus nephritis and other glomerular diseases. She has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and lectures regularly throughout the UK and internationally on advances in kidney disease and autoimmune disorders. She is President-Elect of the International Society of Nephrology, one of the world's leading professional organisations for kidney specialists, and has held numerous national and international leadership roles in nephrology. She remains actively involved in clinical research, helping to bring the latest evidence and new treatments into everyday patient care. Professor Lightstone believes that excellent care starts with listening carefully to each patient and ensuring they fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options. She aims to provide clear explanations, evidence-based advice and personalised treatment plans, recognising that decisions should reflect each patient's lifestyle, priorities and long-term health goals.

I provide specialist assessment and treatment for adults with a wide range of kidney conditions, including: Lupus nephritis and kidney disease associated with autoimmune disorders Glomerular diseases, including IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), minimal change disease, C3 glomerulopathy and MPGN Other inflammatory kidney diseases Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Proteinuria (protein in the urine) and haematuria (blood in the urine) Resistant and complex hypertension Acute kidney injury (AKI) Pregnancy and kidney disease, including pre-pregnancy counselling and management of women with kidney disease before, during and after pregnancy Hereditary and rare kidney diseases (though refer to colleagues for specific genetic testing) Assessment of unexplained abnormalities in kidney function Complex diagnostic problems and second opinions for kidney disease I have a particular interest in developing personalised treatment plans for patients with complex kidney disease, incorporating the latest evidence and therapies where appropriate, while helping patients understand their condition and make informed decisions about their care.