About Prof Devaki Nair

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Prof Devaki Nair is a Nationally and internationally recognised expert in management of   raised cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood. Raised cholesterol and or raised triglycerides  increases one’s risk for developing heart disease or stroke. Prof Devaki Nairhas extensive experience in managing inherited forms of high cholesterol and triglycerides. Prof Devaki Nair has published several papers in the field of lipidology.

She is also has served and continues to serve as the principal and chief investigator for many clinical trial s involving the novel f therapies for hyperlipidaemia. Prof  Devaki Nair, contributes to local, National and International guidelines on  lipid management . She has a special interest in managing inherited forms of hyperlipidaemia as well as managing  CVD risk in  the South – Asian. population who are shown to have a  very high risk for CVD.

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Private Practice

Professor Nair runs a specialist private lipid clinic at the Lyndhurst Unit at the Royal Free Hospital, London where she offers expert care to national and international patients seeking advanced management for lipid disorders and cardiovascular risk reduction. Her approach combines the latest evidence-based therapies, including injectable lipid-lowering medications, with comprehensive risk assessment and personalised treatment plans.

Patients are offered access to:

  • Evaluation and treatment of familial hyperlipidaemia

  • Management of statin intolerance

  • Use of injectable therapies (e.g., PCSK9 inhibitors, inclisiran)

  • Cardiovascular risk reduction strategies

  • Genetic screening and cascade testing

  • Second opinions for complex lipid disorders

Academic & Research Background

Professor Nair is actively involved in clinical research and has led numerous national and international trials as Chief and Principal Investigator for novel lipid-lowering therapies. Her pioneering work includes setting up cardiovascular risk clinics in community and faith-based settings, supported by the NHS Innovation Fund and Pfizer Foundation.

She has received funding from organisations such as the Department of Health, HEART UK, the British Heart Foundation, Novartis, and Amgen, and has established specialist clinics such as the Injectable Therapy Clinic and Lipid Optimisation Clinic at the Royal Free Hospital.

Education & Training

A passionate educator, Professor Nair served as the Training Programme Director for Chemical Pathology in North Central London until 2022 and was Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Pathologists. She is also an examiner in the specialty and holds an adjunct professorship at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India, where she supervises PhD students and contributes to postgraduate training. Her international teaching includes work in Sri Lanka, Kuwait, and her annual Clinical Lipidology Course in India, which has earned her a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lipid Association of India.

Book a Consultation

To schedule a private consultation with Professor Nair at the Lyndhurst Unit:
📍 Location: Lyndhurst Unit, London
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone:+447737458559