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Doctor Profile

Dr Christian Jessen

Dr Christian’s experience and knowledge defies his age. He’s currently a GP in two private clinics on London’s Baker Street & Harley Street, looking after both general medicine and sexual health services. As a writer, Dr Christian is medical advisor and columnist for Closer magazine and he also writes columns for Gay Times and Top Sante, as well as occasional features in Arena, FHM and Men’s Health.

Having spent two years in East Africa, he has a interest in tropical medicine, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as well as dermatology. Dr Christian is passionate about his work and is always looking for new ways to educate people in health matters, particularly through media and in tandem with health charities and corporate campaigns.

Christian’s Top Quotes

‘There’s absolutely no need for people to feel embarrassed because believe me, I’ve seen it all before.’

‘There are certain parts of our bodies that we don’t talk about but when they go wrong, – we should.’

‘People would rather suffer in silence than get these things treated and that’s ridiculous in this day and age.’


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