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Dr. William Lester

Verified Haematology Birmingham

Dr. William Lester

5 years of experience 5.0 (13 verified reviews)

8,799+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. William Lester at a glance

Dr. William Lester is a Haematology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. William Lester is a Consultant Haematologist specialising in medical haematology at University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth, where he provides tertiary specialist care for patients across the West Midlands. He also serves as Clinical Lead for Haematology at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, overseeing complex cases in maternal and general haematology.
Dr. Lester’s clinical and academic expertise spans a wide range of haematological conditions, including thrombosis, anticoagulation, bleeding disorders, and immune haematology such as ITP, TTP, and AIHA, as well as obstetric haematology and anaemia.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lester is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor within the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Birmingham. He plays a leading role in shaping national clinical practice through his position as Chair of the British Society for Haematology (BSH) Haemostasis and Thrombosis Guidelines Taskforce and as Clinical Director of UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation, where he oversees national quality assurance programmes in laboratory haemostasis.
Dr. Lester is a Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials and an invited speaker at national and international conferences, contributing extensively to advancements in haematology research, education, and clinical standards.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. William Lester

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Haematology
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Haematology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-443312 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Haematology
#EB-217B7A69 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,370
Annual physical exam 99395 1,156
Vaccination administration 90471 1,556
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 651

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

William Lester
HEADSHOT
William Lester in consultation
IN OFFICE
William Lester with the team
WITH TEAM
William Lester at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 88s
Meet William Lester

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Haematology across GB
    William Lester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7819/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33541656 · cited by 154
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Haematology
    William Lester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6527/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30930632 · cited by 192

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Haematology European Annual Congress (Haematology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Haematology National Society Meeting · Birmingham · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Haematology — Birmingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Haematology
  • Awareness When should you see a haematology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · william.lester@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

13 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
13 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. William Lester's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. William Lester treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Haematology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does William Lester specialise in?

    William Lester specialises in Haematology in Birmingham, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does William Lester treat?

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  • Where does William Lester practise?

    William Lester practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does William Lester speak?

    William Lester speaks English.

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