Dr. Nader Lessan
MBBS (Newcastle-UK), MRCP ( UK ), CCST (UK ), MD (Energy Metabolism-UK)
Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist

Dr. Lessan had his undergraduate medical training at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England . He continued his training in medicine in London & Manchester . This included various specialties such as Chest Medicine, ICU, Cardiology, Rheumatology and Care of the Elderly.

After obtaining his membership of the Royal College of Physicians, he continued his specialty training in Endocrinology and Diabetes in Manchester , Cambridge and Luton .During these years Dr. Lessan developed an interest in energy metabolism, thyroid disease and obesity, and obtained an MD from the University of London on "Energy Balance in Hypothyroidism". His research experience includes development of anti-obesity drugs and energy metabolism in thyroid disease.

Subsequently, Dr. Lessan obtained his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Al Zahra, Dr. Lessan worked as a Consultant & Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology & Diabetes in St. Thomas ' Hospital, London . Dr. Lessan has a major clinical interest in thyroid disease , obesity , pituitary disease as well as all aspects of diabetes & general endocrinology . Academically, he has extensive experience with teaching in various aspects of these specialties.