Dr. Nicholas Sangala

Consultant Nephrologist

Speciality: Nephrology

Nationality: British

Experience: 10 Years

Languages: English

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

NMC Royal Hospital DIP, Dubai

NMC Specialty Hospital, DIP, Dubai

Dr. Nicholas Sangala is an experienced Consultant Nephrologist with extensive expertise in kidney medicine, dialysis, and transplantation. As a leading nephrologist DIP Dubai, he is also recognised by patients seeking a kidney specialist , consultant nephrologist Dubai Investments Park, or individuals searching for the best nephrologist in Dubai. His background and clinical excellence make him a trusted kidney doctor and highly regarded renal specialist Dubai in the region. He completed his undergraduate medical training at the world-renowned King’s College London and went on to work in several centres of excellence, including King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London. A strong advocate of patient-centred care, he works collaboratively with his patients to achieve the best possible quality of life on dialysis.

He has extensive experience in kidney transplantation, from pre-transplant optimisation through to long-term post-transplant care, focusing on graft survival and overall patient well-being. In addition, Dr Sangala established a dedicated renal vasculitis service in the UK, providing multidisciplinary, tailored care that improved outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex autoimmune kidney diseases. Beyond clinical practice, he is an innovator and digital health leader, driving digital transformation in kidney care. He is committed to advancing personalised, technology-enabled, and self-supported care, empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to manage their health and independence effectively.

  • UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine 2016
  • Specialist Certificate Examination in Nephrology 2015
  • MRCP(Neph) UK 2008
  • MBBS Kings College London 2004
  • BSc Kings College London 2001

He completed specialist Nephrology training at the Wessex Kidney Centre, one of the largest haemodialysis and renal transplant centres in the UK, and is dual qualified in Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine.

Dr Sangala is highly skilled in all aspects of haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration. He is an expert in vascular access management, ensuring access longevity and an optimal dialysis experience, and has led one of the largest home haemodialysis programmes in the UK. Passionate about early detection and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), Dr Sangala believes prevention and early intervention are key to reducing progression to kidney failure and the need for dialysis or transplantation. He welcomes referrals for anyone with reduced kidney function or proteinuria for early diagnosis and optimisation. An accomplished interventional nephrologist, Dr Sangala is proficient in renal biopsies (native and transplant) and venous catheter insertions (temporary and permanent).

  • Outpatient Renal replacement therapy (Haemodialysis, Hemodiafiltration, Peritoneal dialysis)
  • Home Haemodialysis using NXStage
  • Vascular access – temporary and permanent catheter placement
  • Vascular access – complex AV fistula and graft
  • Renal Transplantation
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Renal Vasculitis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerular disease
  • Native Renal Biopsy
  • Renal Transplant Biopsy
  • CKD – early optimization using novel therapies
  • Advanced CKD – planning for dialysis/transplantation 

He is also a published researcher with ongoing interests in innovation and clinical outcomes in renal care.

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Dubai - Hospital

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NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda

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NMC Royal Hospital DIP

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Specialities 29+

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NMC Specialty Hospital, DIP

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