Dr. Julia Wendon

Dr. Julia Wendon, MB ChB, FRCP

Dr. Julia Wendon is a hepatologist at King’s College Hospital in London, United Kingdom. She is known for acute liver failure and liver critical care.

Professor Wendon is a consultant in critical care and hepatology at King’s College Hospital, where she built one of the world’s best-known liver intensive care units. Her work on acute liver failure, including paracetamol overdose, has shaped intensive care management worldwide.

About Dr. Julia Wendon

• Full Name: Julia Wendon, MB ChB, FRCP
• Credentials: MB ChB, FRCP
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Acute liver failure; liver intensive care; critical care in cirrhosis
• Current Role: Consultant in Critical Care Medicine and Hepatology, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Professor at King’s College London
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Female
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: King’s College Hospital
• Address: King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 3299 9000 (King’s College Hospital switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: kch.nhs.uk
• Appointments: Patients reach the liver intensive care unit through urgent hospital referral rather than outpatient booking
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Julia Wendon:

• Acute liver failure, including paracetamol overdose
• Critical illness in cirrhosis (acute-on-chronic liver failure)
• Intensive care after liver transplantation

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: MB ChB; institution and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Intensive care medicine and hepatology on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; King’s College London

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Julia Wendon was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• Pioneer of liver intensive care at King’s College Hospital
• Co-author of EASL clinical practice guidelines on acute liver failure

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• King’s College Hospital consultant page (kch.nhs.uk)
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Julia Wendon known for?

Dr. Julia Wendon is known for acute liver failure and liver critical care.

Where does Dr. Julia Wendon practice?

She practices at King’s College Hospital in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Julia Wendon treat?

She focuses on acute liver failure and critical care for liver patients.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Julia Wendon?

Professor Wendon works in critical care, so patients are usually referred to her unit urgently by other hospitals. Use the Book An Appointment button for general enquiries.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with King’s College Hospital.