Dr Philip Danby

Dr Philip Danby is a distinguished Nephrologist with extensive experience treating both inpatient and outpatient cases. His impressive academic background includes achieving honours from Monash University in 1980, followed by specialised training as a renal physician in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Leicester, UK. Dr Danby has been a valued member of the Nephrology team at Monash Health since 1990, where he has significantly contributed to patient care for over three decades.

During his long and illustrious career, Dr Danby has also held several consultant positions at Eastern Health. These roles, including head of a general medical unit and intensive care physician, gave him the opportunity to develop his exceptional skills and expertise across a range of specialties.

Despite his busy schedule, Dr Danby continues to provide general and renal medical care to patients in his thriving private practice at Knox Private Hospital. He is particularly interested in diagnosing and managing patients with impaired kidney function to preserve renal function, caring for patients on renal dialysis and post renal transplant, and general nephrology. Dr Danby is also dedicated to treating patients with diabetic renal disease and slowing the rate of progression in chronic renal failure.

Overall, patients who have had the privilege of being treated by Dr Philip Danby, readily testify to his professionalism, compassion, and commitment to ensuring their overall health and well-being.