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Dr Nicholas James Lees is a graduate of the University of Leicester medical school. He undertook his training in anaesthesia in London on the Central Thames rotation, and also studied intensive care medicine as part of the pan-London deanery. In 2009, he was awarded his dual certificate of completion of training (CCT).

He completed his cardiothoracic specialist training at Papworth Hospital and then spent a year working as a locum consultant at St George's Hospital. He is accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging for transoesophageal echocardiography.

Dr Lees' clinical interests lie in the areas of ECMO, blood conservation, and echocardiography. He is a holder of the European Diploma in Intensive Care, and is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Intensive Care (UK).

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Lees has been active in research and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed research papers, reviews and book chapters.

Dr Lees' areas of expertise include:

• Cardiothoracic anaesthetics
• Critical care
• Use of transoesophageal echocardiography