
Professor James McCaulOral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Glasgow
Professor James McCaul
PhD, FRCS(OMFS), FIBCSOMS, FRCS(Glasg), FRCS(Edin), FDSRCPS, MBChB(Hons), BDS(Hons)
GMC: 4441878Professional statement
Professor James McCaul is an internationally renowned consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a successful career spanning over 20 years. To date, he has achieved 13 national and international awards.
Professor McCaul has exceptional skill in all areas of facial surgery. Throughout his career, he has published numerous research papers on facial surgery, facial trauma, facial reconstruction, head and neck cancer and facial plastic surgery. He has also presented his work nationally and internationally. Additionally, in 2018 he published his own book titled 'Face to Face: True stories of life, death and transformation from my career as a facial surgeon'.
Within his private practice, Professor McCaul offers a holistic approach to all areas of facial surgery. As a provider of anti-ageing procedures and cosmetic plastic surgery, patients seek out his expertise on face and neck lifts, rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, chin surgery, eyelid surgery, botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser resurfacing and the removal of facial lesions, among more rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures.
What's more, he provides surgery for skin cancer and head and neck cancer, as well as oral surgery for wisdom teeth removal, TMJ disorder and disorders of the salivary gland.
After completing his training in medicine and dental surgery at the University of Glasgow, Professor McCaul underwent extensive specialist training in Scotland, London and Miami. In 2005, he obtained his PhD in head and neck cancer. He then practised as a consultant surgeon in Yorkshire from 2006 for eight years, followed by several years in London at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital. He is an associate editor of the International Journal of Surgery and a reviewer for numerous renowned medical journals in facial surgery and head and neck cancer.
Professor McCaul has exceptional skill in all areas of facial surgery. Throughout his career, he has published numerous research papers on facial surgery, facial trauma, facial reconstruction, head and neck cancer and facial plastic surgery. He has also presented his work nationally and internationally. Additionally, in 2018 he published his own book titled 'Face to Face: True stories of life, death and transformation from my career as a facial surgeon'.
Within his private practice, Professor McCaul offers a holistic approach to all areas of facial surgery. As a provider of anti-ageing procedures and cosmetic plastic surgery, patients seek out his expertise on face and neck lifts, rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, chin surgery, eyelid surgery, botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser resurfacing and the removal of facial lesions, among more rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures.
What's more, he provides surgery for skin cancer and head and neck cancer, as well as oral surgery for wisdom teeth removal, TMJ disorder and disorders of the salivary gland.
After completing his training in medicine and dental surgery at the University of Glasgow, Professor McCaul underwent extensive specialist training in Scotland, London and Miami. In 2005, he obtained his PhD in head and neck cancer. He then practised as a consultant surgeon in Yorkshire from 2006 for eight years, followed by several years in London at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital. He is an associate editor of the International Journal of Surgery and a reviewer for numerous renowned medical journals in facial surgery and head and neck cancer.
Clinics

Ross Hall Clinic Braehead - part of Circle Health Group
Glasgow, Kings Inch Pl, Renfrew, PA4 8WFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, BMI Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow (present)
Subspecialties
- Facial reconstruction
- Face and neck lift
Professional memberships
- British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
- British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Education
- PhD
- FIBCSOMS
Positions in organisations
- He is an associate editor of the International Journal of Surgery
- Chairman of the NHSGGC and phase 1 - first end human hosted trials committee
Publications and conferences
- Professor McCaul in The Times, 2018 - Facial surgeon Jim McCaul: A toot on the flute and I’m ready to operate
- Professor McCaul in The Herald, 2018 - Jim McCaul: the Glasgow surgeon putting damaged faces back together
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4441878
Reviews
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- Prof. McCaul is incredibly professional and compassionate. He went out of his way to arrange an urgent biopsy for my husband before our move to the U.S. It's rare to find a doctor who truly cares. Worth every extra pound beyond insurance. Highly recommend!
- I had a bit of a wait but it was explained that the appointments were running late. I didn’t see a water machine-that might have been useful. Otherwise prof mccaul & Natalie made me feel very much at ease & relaxed.
- Professor McCaul was extremely professional and he made me feel so much at ease when I had my consultation with him .He explained everything to me on my procedure and answered all my questions.Would highly recommend Professor McCaul with no hesitation.
- Super talented, professional and friendly surgeon. I couldn't have chosen better. Would highly recommend.
- Fantastic, knowledgable and friendly. Great service.
- No complaints I would highly recommend him.
- I was very pleased with my appointment, it would of been helpful if there was some way of knowing if the appointments where running late apart from this I have no complaints
- I am extremely happy that I chose to have my rhinoplasty done by Professor McCall. He listened to what I wanted and took the time to answer all of my questions. I am over the moon with my results and cannot recommend professor McCall enough!
- I had Rhinoplasty carried out by Professor McCaul and couldn’t be happier with my results! He was amazing from start to finish, never made me feel any pressure to rush into going ahead with my surgery & made me feel so at ease on the day! Highly recommend
- My treatment could not be better very satisfied thànkyou