Dr Yahya Makkeyah
Qualifications
MB.BCH, MSc, PhD, FRCP, MRCP(Neph), PGDHM
GMC number: 7554795
Practising since: 2002
Specialties
Renal Medicine (Nephrology)
Consultation times
- Tuesday 17:00 onwards
- Overview
About
Please note Dr Makkeyah only sees adult patients aged 18+.
Dr Yahya Makkeyah is a Consultant Nephrologist and Hypertension Specialist offering private consultations at Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital. He brings over twenty years of international experience in kidney medicine, having practised in the UK, Kuwait, and Egypt.
His primary expertise covers the full spectrum of kidney and blood pressure conditions, from early-stage chronic kidney disease and complex hypertension to autoimmune kidney disorders, vasculitis, and transplant nephrology. He leads the Hypertension programme at University Hospitals of Leicester, with a specialist focus on blood pressure linked to kidney artery disorders.
Dr Makkeyah is an active clinical researcher with 39 published studies and over 530 citations internationally. Dedicated to clear, personalised care, he ensures every patient leaves with a thorough understanding of their condition and a practical management plan. Consultation reports are sent to GPs promptly after each appointment.
He consults in both English and Arabic.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Yahya Makkeyah at Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
- Hypertension and resistant hypertension
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) monitoring and management
- Diabetic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy)
- Glomerulonephritis
- Vasculitis (ANCA-associated, lupus nephritis)
- Proteinuria assessment and management
- Haematuria (blood in urine) investigation
- Kidney transplant follow-up and pre-transplant assessment
- Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis planning
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) assessment
- Renovascular disease and renal artery disorders
Special interests
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Early detection, comprehensive management, and population kidney health
- Hypertension: Resistant and complex blood pressure, including renovascular hypertension and kidney artery disorders
- Kidney transplantation: Over 20 years’ experience in pre- and post-transplant care
Other interests
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Autoimmune renal diseases, including vasculitis, ANCA-associated nephritis, lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy
- Dialysis: Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis initiation and management
Languages spoken
English, Arabic
Locations Dr Yahya Makkeyah works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Makkeyah is an active clinical researcher with 39 published studies and over 530 citations internationally.
Other posts held
- Consultant Nephrologist University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Insurers Dr Yahya Makkeyah works with
Dr Yahya Makkeyah works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Yahya Makkeyah does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Yahya Makkeyah does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Yahya Makkeyah does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.