Dr. Christian Jessen

Dr. Christian Jessen is a highly successful physician, who has forged a reputation as an engaging television presenter after presenting the award-winning Embarrassing Bodies and the hit show Supersize vs Superskinny for Channel 4. Making a variety of guest appearances on famed British TV programmes and authoring a variety of medical and self-help books, Christian has built a dedicated following and is now highly sought after to deliver keynote speeches and host a variety of public events. If you are looking for a speaker with detailed medical knowledge, who can also passionately advocate for topical subjects such as HIV and LGBT+ rights, hire Dr Christian Jessen today!

Dr Christian initially studied at University College London, where he achieved an undergraduate degree. Later studying at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Christian now has an MSc Degree in Sexual Health, a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery, which he used to particularly focus on HIV and Malaria in his work in Kenya and Uganda. As a passionate advocate for HIV education, Christian has been named as a National HIV Testing Week Ambassador, alongside appearing on Loose Women to deliver a live HIV test and increase awareness of how HIV spreads. 

Aside from his proficiency as a trained physician, Christian has also forged a reputation as a talented television presenter, having made appearances on and presented multiple television shows. He is best known as the Presenter of Embarrassing Bodies, which premiered in 2007 and has since seen Christian become the Presenter of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies, Embarrassing Bodies: Kids and Embarrassing Fat Bodies. In addition to presenting, Christian has also been a producer of medical programmes, previously having been the Producer of Undercover Doctor: Cure Me I'm Gay and Dr Christian: 12 Hours to Cure Your Street. He has also made a variety of guest appearances on the likes of Celebrity Juice, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Sunday Brunch. In addition to television presenting, Christian has also shared his expertise in a variety of bestselling books, having authored titles such as Can I Just Ask? and books for adolescents such as Dr Christian's Guide to Growing Up and Dr Christian's Guide to You.

Using his prominence as a celebrity doctor, Dr Christian Jessen uses his platform to advocate for awareness of medical issues - from HIV to cancer. Appearing on programmes such as Lorraine and Loose Women, Christian has also used his prominence to advocate for awareness of things such as body dysmorphia and depression. As a member of the LGBT+ community, Christian also raises awareness of the "ex-gay movement" in which people seek "cures" for homosexuality. Having previously delivered an Oxford Union debate, Dr Christian Jessen is a seasoned speaker who uses their expertise of years behind the camera to command an audience with ease and eloquence. If you are looking for a keynote speaker with detailed medical knowledge and expertise in topical subjects, hire Dr Christian Jessen today!

In honour of his detailed medical knowledge and outspoken advocacy on topics such as depression, Dr Christian Jessen was recently named as one of the 10+ Health Speakers to Improve Mental Health, Diet & Physical Wellbeing.