The UK Kidney Association is saddened to learn this week of the death of Dr Chisholm Ogg, one of the pioneering figures in UK nephrology.

Together with Stewart Cameron and Cyril Chantler, Dr Ogg established renal services at Guy's Hospital during the 1960s, helping to build a kidney unit that became internationally renowned and trained nephrologists from across the UK and around the world.

Appointed Consultant Renal Physician at Guy's Hospital in 1969, he later became Clinical Director and remained at the hospital until his retirement in 1998.

Dr Ogg was widely respected as a superb clinician whose commitment to excellence in patient care set a standard for colleagues and trainees alike. He was regarded as a role model by the many nephrologists who trained under him, both from the UK and internationally, and his influence extended far beyond those he worked with directly as successive generations carried forward the knowledge and values he instilled.

Throughout his career, he championed the importance of the multidisciplinary team in renal medicine and recognised the vital contribution of all professions involved in caring for people with kidney disease.

His contribution to the development of nephrology was considerable, both through his clinical leadership and through the many clinicians he trained and mentored over several decades. He leaves a lasting legacy in kidney care and in the careers of countless healthcare professionals whose practice was shaped by his teaching and example.

The UKKA extends its condolences to Dr Ogg's family, friends and former colleagues at this sad time.

A full note of his achievements and his contribution to the development of nephrology will be shared soon.