Dr Vijay Suresh
Consultant Renal Physician
MB, MRCP (Neph), FRCP (UK), FRCPE
Specialises in
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Hypertension
- Renal Stones
Languages spoken
English, Hindi
I have been a Consultant Renal and Internal Medicine specialist for over 18 years, employed as a substantive consultant at the University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham. My areas of interests are chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury (AKI), onco-nephrology, complex urinary tract infections, renal stone disease, and haemodialysis.
I bring over 25 years of experience in managing patients undergoing dialysis and renal transplantation. Since 2007, I have served as the Lead Consultant for the Solihull satellite dialysis unit, delivering high-quality care tailored to the complex needs of our patients. This role has consistently resulted in excellent clinical outcomes and positive patient feedback. In recognition of my contributions, I was honoured with the finalist Health Professional of the Year award in 2016 by Solihull Together for Better Lives, as nominated by local patients.
I am a Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham. I have been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students all along my career. I am a Senior Academy Tutor for the 4th Year Medical Students from the University of Birmingham. I am a senior undergraduate examiner and post graduate medicine MRCP examination of the Royal College of Physicians.
General Medical Council Number: 4770509
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Vijay Suresh at Spire include:
Nephrology
Other treatments
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Complex urinary tract infections
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Haemodialysis
- Hypertension
- Onco-nephrology
- Renal stone disease
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Medical Association
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK)
International Society of Nephrology
Nye Bevan Fellowship (NHS Leadership Academy)
UK Renal Association
Professional leadership
Over the course of my career, I have held several senior leadership roles, including Clinical Director of Renal Medicine, Associate Medical Director at Solihull Hospital, and Divisional Medical Director at University Hospitals Birmingham, overseeing a range of medical and surgical specialties.
Current NHS posts
University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Trust. Honorary Clinical Associate Professor University of Birmingham
Personal profile
I enjoy reading different books and enjoy country side walking.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Jasmel Kaur |
| Private secretary telephone | 07432 612 235 |
| Private secretary email | jk.1258@outlook.com |