Hepatitis
What we do
King’s viral hepatitis service is the largest specialist treatment centre for the condition in the UK. We offer high quality, state-of-the-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). Whenever possible, this includes treatments that have high cure rates and few side effects.
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.
Additional resources
A number of organisations give dedicated information and support to people about hepatitis:
Location
Suite 9, Third Floor, Golden Jubilee Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
- Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 1919
- First appointment: +44 (0)20 3299 1919
- Follow-up appointments: +44 (0)20 3299 4979
- Follow-up appointments email: [email protected]
Patient information leaflets
| Title | File Size | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) | 378 KB | |
| Clinical Trials for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) | 159 KB | |
| Getting ready for your liver appointment | 2 MB | |
| Reactivation of hepatitis B infection | 34 KB |
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 are performed before you refer the patient to the Hepatitis Service.
Booking a patient at King’s
GPs should refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS) wherever possible.
Other ways to refer
Routine Referrals
Other healthcare professionals can make routine referrals by writing to:
Referrals Coordinator
Institute of Liver Studies
3rd floor, Cheyne Wing,
King’s College Hospital
London SE5 9RS
Emergency Referrals
To make an urgent referral, GPs should use NHS e-Referral and state that the referral is urgent.
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.
Key Clinical Staff
| Dr Kosh Agarwal | Consultant Hepatologist/Transplantation |
| Mrs Janet Carty | Nurse Consultant |
| Mr David Robertson | Viral Hepatitis Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist |