Professor Barbara McGowan
Professional statement
Professor Barbara McGowan is a London-based leading expert in endocrinology. Her special interests include weight loss, bariatric medicine, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid problems, infertility, adrenal disease and pituitary disorders.
After graduating with a MA in Biochemistry in 1988, Professor McGowan worked in the pharmaceutical industry, and eventually went on to study medicine at the Royal Free Hospital, London, and graduated in 1998 with merits. Thanks to her research into the role of gut hormones and other neuropeptides in appetite control, she earned a PhD from Imperial College in 2007.
Professor McGowan was appointed a clinical lecturer at Imperial College in 2007 and in 2009 as a consultant and honorary lecturer in diabetes and endocrinology at Guy’s and St Thomas’s, London. She now leads the obesity bariatric service at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital and is a general medicine physician.
Outside of her clinic she is dedicated to research, particularly in the areas of gut hormones and remission of type 2 diabetes post-bariatric surgery. Her work has been recognised by NIHR/RCP who awarded her for her 'outstanding contribution to research' in 2016.
She has published extensively in high-impact journals, including The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine. She practices at Guy's Hospital and BMI Bishops Wood while also serving as an honorary professor at King's College London.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology in Cleveland Clinic London Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Weight loss.
- Bariatric medicine.
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association.
- Society for Endocrinology (UK).
Education
- PhD, Imperial College London (2003 - 2007).
- MBBS, Royal Free Hospital London (1993 - 1998).
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology, King's College London (present).
Positions in organisations
- Treasurer for the UK Society of Endocrinology.
Prizes and awards
- Outstanding contribution to research, NIHR/RCP (2016).
- New Investigator Award, Fifth International Conference on Relaxin and Related Peptides, Hawai (2008).
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Reviews
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- I was very impressed with the whole process of seeing Professor McGowan via eConsult. Professor McGowan was very understanding and helpful. She gave clear explanations and reiterated it all in a detailed clinic letter the next day. Would highly recommend.
- Professor McGowan has been excellent throughout all appointments with her. She started off by managing my thyroid problems, undertaking a weight loss program call Roczen which was very successful and then managing my thyroid levels throughout my pregnancy and beyond. Thank you!
- The service was really good and I felt comfortable. Dr. McGowan clearly explained my condition and I am very satisfied.
- Great Professor. I'm grateful to meet Prof McGowan . She explains things very clear and has the willingness to help her patients
- Excellent, friendly professional person. I am very pleased to meet professor Barbara. I wish her success and prosperity with a big thank you.
- Excellent, friendly professional person. I am very pleased to meet professor Barbara. I wish her success and prosperity with a big thank you.
- I've been under the care of Professor McGowan for over two years, during that time she has been professional, friendly and caring. I cannot recommend her highly enough, I just feel privileged that Professor McGowan is continuing to look after my health.
- Exceptional service on every level from Prof. Barbara McGowan & her team. Professional, effective, efficient, caring. She has a wonderful 'bedside manner'. Makes you feel at ease, heard, seen a priority & provides clear next steps. Highly recommended.
- I would highly recommend Professor McGowan. Very friendly and professional. She made me feel at ease and is a highly skilled practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills. Her secretary Bridget is so very helpful and personable. A great experience.
- Prof McGowan was friendly and helpful and overall, the consultation was excellent.