Keynote speaker
Dr Christian JessenLead Presenter of BAFTA-winning medical series Embarrassing Bodies
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Dr Christian Jessen
Dr Christian Jessen is a highly regarded medical professional and broadcaster, widely recognised for hosting Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning series Embarrassing Bodies and The Ugly Face of Beauty. With a clinical background focused on infectious diseases, his earlier career involved vital research into malaria and HIV interactions in children across Kenya and Uganda. Currently, he operates from a general practice on London’s prestigious Harley Street, with a particular specialism in sexual health.
A prolific communicator and author, Dr Christian has published several successful titles including Dr Christian's Guide to Growing Up and the television tie-in Supersize vs Superskinny. He frequently contributes his medical expertise to major publications, serving as a columnist for the Evening Standard and Closer magazine. His work often involves collaborating with charities and public health campaigns to modernise medical education and remove social stigmas associated with common health conditions.
On the corporate stage, Dr Christian has provided consultancy for major organisations including Virgin Trains and London Underground. He is an accomplished speaker and event host who balances profound medical insights with a lighter touch, exploring topics ranging from the future of healthcare to historical medical curiosities. Audiences value his ability to simplify complex health matters while delivering a professional and empathetic perspective on modern wellbeing.
On stage, Dr Christian Jessen is best known for talks on Science and Diversity & Inclusion. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Dr Christian Jessen is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Dr Christian Jessen travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Christian Jessen would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Dr Christian Jessen?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Dr's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Dr Christian Jessen cost to book?
- Dr Christian Jessen sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Dr Christian Jessen speak on?
- Dr speaks on Science, Diversity & Inclusion.
- What languages does Dr Christian Jessen present in?
- Dr presents in English.
- Where is Dr Christian Jessen based?
- Dr is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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