Hepatitis

What we do

King’s viral hepatitis service is one of the largest specialist treatment centres for the condition in the UK. We offer high-quality, state-of-art treatment for viral hepatitis B and C patients as well as those also infected (co-infected) with hepatitis D (HDV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

We hold weekly viral hepatitis clinics in Liver Outpatients, led by specialist liver doctors and clinical nurse specialists.

Many of our patients take part in clinical trials to increase the chances of successful treatment. We also have our own laboratory to help assess your condition and provide you with the best treatment.

To make a new appointment, contact our referrals co-ordinator, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

For follow-up appointments, contact Liver Outpatients, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or
email kch-tr.liveroutpatients@nhs.uk

All contact numbers are outlined below.

Location

Third floor, Cheyne Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Contact Details

• Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 5812
• Liver Outpatients: +44 (0)20 3299 4979
• Referrals Coordinator: +44 (0)20 3299 5812

Patient Information Leaflets

• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis C: PIR

Conditions we treat

Our service has a number clinics that diagnose and treat the following conditions and their complications:

• hepatitis B
• hepatitis C
• HIV co-infection
• hepatitis D co-infection.
  

What is required before referring a patient

For an effective consultation, it is important that all relevant blood tests (as outlined on the referral form) are performed before you refer the patient to the Hepatitis Service.

Booking a patient at King's

Appointments for this service are made via the national Choose and Book system. Please see the Choose and Book page for more information.

Other ways to refer

Routine Referrals

Please address routine referrals to:
Referrals Co-ordinator
Institute of Liver Studies
3rd floor, Cheyne Wing,
King's College Hospital
London SE5 9RS

Alternatively, you can fax the referral to 020 3299 3167.

Emergency Referrals

The unit always has an on-call specialist registrar, supported by a consultant, to accept urgent referrals requiring inpatient assessment or advice.

To contact them, call the main switchboard on 020 3299 9000 and ask for the liver SpR or on-call liver consultant.

Other Queries

For advice and guidance for urgent referrals, please call the main switchboard on 020 3299 9000 and ask for the on-call liver SpR.

For routine advice and guidance, please contact the Referrals Co-ordinator on 020 8299 5812.

Referral Forms

There are no referral forms for this service.

Key Clinical Staff