Professor Barbara McGowan
MA MBBS FRCP PhD
28 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
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by Professor Dorota Dworakowska
28 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
(+2 more)
Skill endorsed
by Professor Dorota Dworakowska
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About Professor Barbara McGowan
Dr Barbara McGowan graduated in Biochemistry from Oxford in 1988 and then worked as a Pharmaceutical Equity Analyst in the City for five years, after which, she studied Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital in London, graduating in 1998 with Merits. She was awarded a PhD from Imperial College in 2007 for her work in investigating the role of gut hormones and other neuropeptides in appetite control. She was appointed as a Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Guy's and St Thomas' in 2009.
Her areas of specialism include general endocrinology, including thyroid disease, polycystic ovaries, hypogonadism, adrenal disease, pituitary disease, metabolic disorders and hormone imbalance. She is also interested in managing complex obesity and co-morbidities associated with Type 2 Diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. She leads the obesity bariatric service at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and is also a general medicine physician
Dr McGowan is an active Trustee of the Association for the Study of Obesity, a SCOPE National Fellow,, the Metabolic and Obesity Endocrine Network Lead for the Society of Endocrinology and Treasurer for the Society for Endocrinology. She is also a member of the RCP Nutrition Committee and the RCP Committee on Weight and Health.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Thyroid Problems
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Pituitary Disorders
- General Medicine
- Adrenal Disease
Subspecialties
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4545583
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1998
Qualifications
- PhD, Imperial College London - 2003-2007
- MBBS, Royal Free Hospital London - 1993-1998
- MA Biochemistry, Hertford College Oxford -1984-1988.
Publications
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01 / 09 / 2024
Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide 2·4 mg versus placebo in people with obesity and prediabetes (STEP 10): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre phase 3 trial - PubMed
Published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
01 / 09 / 2021
The Bariatric-Metabolic Physician's Role in Managing Clinically Severe Obesity - PubMed
Published in Current Obesity Reports
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
Cleveland Clinic London
33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
24 Portland Pl, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU
Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre
Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH
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AI Review Summary
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Professor Barbara McGowan is clear, patient, and thorough, actively listening to her patients. She offers knowledgeable and compassionate care, explaining conditions like hyperthyroidism and insulin resistance, and advising on treatments such as Mounjaro, including potential side-effects and vitamin deficiencies. Her expertise covers Endocrinology, Hormone Imbalances, and Thyroid Problems.
Thoughtful, caring and she listened. She wants to help me find a resolution and I felt like every thing I said was heard and not dimsmissed.
Amazing doctor. She is clear and tells you and explains everything.
A useful second visit to report back on my experience of being on Mounjaro . I feel it is very important to discuss with the doctor side-effects that I have been experiencing and to be given advice on how to deal with these - diarrhoea followed by constipation and nausea.
I felt very comfortable at the appointment. Professor McGowan took time to listen and acknowledge my health issues. She was very knowledgeable, explaining benefits that treatment could provide as well as potential side effects. I am extremely grateful for the help and support she has given me.
Excellent experience, I really appreciated Prof explanation of my test results
I was treated with great compassion and care and was reassured by a helpful and meaningful plan going forward.
Prof McGowan was able to explain things to us at an appropriate level.
Skill Endorsements
Barbara is an amazing clinician and consultant colleague. Highly recommended by patients as well.
26 Oct 2022
Professor Dorota Dworakowska
Diabetes & Endocrinology SpecialistFAQ
What are Professor Barbara McGowan's reviews like?
Professor Barbara McGowan's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews.
What languages does Professor Barbara McGowan speak?
Professor Barbara McGowan speaks English and Italian
Where is Professor Barbara McGowan located?
Professor Barbara McGowan primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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