Dr. Philip Newsome

Dr. Philip Newsome, PhD, FRCPE

Dr. Philip Newsome is a hepatologist at King’s College London and King’s College Hospital in London, United Kingdom. He is known for fatty liver disease and stem cell research in liver disease.

Professor Newsome moved from the University of Birmingham to King’s College London in June 2024 as director of the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies. He is also an honorary consultant hepatologist at King’s College Hospital and has led major trials of new fatty liver treatments as well as research on cell therapy for liver disease.

About Dr. Philip Newsome

• Full Name: Philip Newsome, PhD, FRCPE
• Credentials: PhD, FRCPE
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH); cell therapy in liver disease; translational hepatology
• Current Role: Director, Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies; Professor of Hepatology, King’s College London; Director, King’s Health Partners Centre for Translational Medicine; Honorary Consultant Hepatologist, King’s College Hospital
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• 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 London
• Address: King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 3299 9000 (King’s College Hospital switchboard)
• Fax and Email: Professional email listed in a King’s College London job advert: philip.newsome@kcl.ac.uk
• Website: kcl.ac.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• 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. Philip Newsome:

• Fatty liver disease and MASH
• Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
• Autoimmune and chronic liver diseases
• Clinical trials in liver disease

Education and training:

• Degrees: PhD; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2009); further training details being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Gastroenterology/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 London; King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Foundation for Liver Research. Previously University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

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. Philip Newsome 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

• Former Secretary General of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
• Former director of the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (to June 2024)
• Former director of the Midlands and Wales Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre
• More than 150 major research papers

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• King’s College London news and profile (kcl.ac.uk), checked October 1, 2026
• University of Birmingham staff profile, checked October 1, 2026
• King’s Health Partners announcement (September 2024), checked October 1, 2026
• 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. Philip Newsome known for?

Dr. Philip Newsome is known for fatty liver disease and stem cell research in liver disease.

Where does Dr. Philip Newsome practice?

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

What conditions does Dr. Philip Newsome treat?

He focuses on fatty liver disease and chronic liver diseases.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Philip Newsome?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with King’s College London before you visit.

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