Prof Christian ScerriConsultant Geneticist in Malta
- Consultant Geneticist
- Professor, University of Malta
- PhD Molecular Genetics
Genetic consultations, risk assessment and screening for inherited conditions, helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their health.
About Prof Scerri
Prof Christian Scerri is a Consultant Geneticist and Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Malta. He sees patients at LifeScan in Naxxar and consults at Mater Dei Hospital.
He has over three decades of clinical and academic experience in identifying and managing genetic conditions at the molecular level, and has contributed widely to international biomedical research and healthcare boards.
At LifeScan, Prof Scerri offers genetic consultations, risk assessments and screening for hereditary conditions, helping individuals and families make informed medical decisions.
How Prof Scerri can help
Prof Scerri sees individuals, couples and families.
Genetic consultations
- Inherited (hereditary) conditions in the family
- Genetic risk assessment
- Screening for hereditary conditions
- A family history of cancer, such as breast or bowel cancer
- Understanding genetic test results
Your appointment at LifeScan
- No referral is needed: book directly online and pick a time that suits you.
- Bring any genetic test results, hospital letters or reports you have.
- If you can, find out which conditions affected your relatives and at what age. A family tree helps.
- Your consultation explains your risk and whether genetic testing would help.
Book an appointment with Prof Christian Scerri
Choose a day and time below. The calendar shows Prof Scerri's latest availability.
Claiming on health insurance? If you're booking without a referral, your insurer may require one from a doctor outside LifeScan. Please check with your insurer before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Prof Christian Scerri see patients?
Prof Christian Scerri sees patients at LifeScan, 1 Wesghet il-Frott, Naxxar, Malta. He also consults at Mater Dei Hospital. You can book an appointment online at any time; the calendar on this page shows the latest availability.
Who should see a geneticist?
You may benefit from seeing a geneticist if a condition runs in your family, if several relatives have had the same type of cancer or had it at a young age, if you or your child has been diagnosed with a genetic condition, or if you are planning a pregnancy and are worried about an inherited condition.
What happens at a genetic consultation?
Prof Scerri will go through your personal and family medical history, explain what it means for you and your relatives, and discuss whether genetic testing would be useful. You will leave with a clear picture of your risk and the options available.
Breast cancer runs in my family. Can a geneticist help?
Yes. A genetic consultation can assess whether your family history suggests an inherited risk, such as a BRCA gene mutation, and whether testing is advisable. LifeScan also has breast surgeons and a breast imaging clinic if you need further checks.
Do I need a referral to see Prof Scerri?
No. You can book directly online without a referral. If your GP or another doctor has given you a referral letter, please bring it with you. However, if you plan to claim on health insurance, your insurer may require a referral letter from your GP or another doctor who is not the specialist you are seeing, so please check with them first.