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Best Nephrology in Hong Kong

Looking for a Nephrology in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 11 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$350 – $2500Median consultation fee: $500

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164 registered Nephrology doctors

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What Nephrology covers

Conditions treated
  • chronic kidney disease
  • protein or blood found in the urine
  • kidney inflammation
  • kidney damage from diabetes
  • blood pressure that stays high on several drugs
  • dialysis and kidney transplant follow-up
When to see one instead of a GP
Most people are sent here by a blood or urine result rather than by symptoms｜kidney disease is quiet early on. A nephrologist is also the specialty for blood pressure that stays high on several medicines.
Do you need a referral?
No referral needed. Bring your creatinine and urine results over time, not only the latest｜the rate of change is the whole picture.

Public waiting times for nephrology

In the public system, new nephrology referrals are seen through Medicine specialist out-patient clinics. Of 164,462 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 65 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 98 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East29 weeks82 weeks
Hong Kong West27 weeks50 weeks
Kowloon Central65 weeks98 weeks
Kowloon East33 weeks91 weeks
Kowloon West47 weeks88 weeks
New Territories East36 weeks86 weeks
New Territories West47 weeks64 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for nephrology on ok.med is HK$500, from 12 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Medicine specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a nephrologist treat?
A nephrologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to kidney diseases. In Hong Kong, nephrologists are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include chronic kidney disease, protein or blood found in the urine, kidney inflammation, kidney damage from diabetes, blood pressure that stays high on several drugs, dialysis and kidney transplant follow-up.
How much does a nephrologist cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fees for nephrologists in Hong Kong typically range from $350 to $2500, with a median fee of $500.
How many nephrologists are in Hong Kong?
There are 164 registered nephrologists in Hong Kong across 11 districts.
When should you see a nephrologist in Hong Kong?
Most people are sent here by a blood or urine result rather than by symptoms｜kidney disease is quiet early on. A nephrologist is also the specialty for blood pressure that stays high on several medicines.
Do you need a referral to see a nephrologist in Hong Kong?
No referral needed. Bring your creatinine and urine results over time, not only the latest｜the rate of change is the whole picture.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a nephrologist in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Medicine specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 65 weeks depending on cluster.
Which nephrologist is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered nephrologists by district below and compare on those points yourself.