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Dr James McGowan

Cardiology Glasgow

Dr James McGowan

15 years of experience

2,584+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr James McGowan at a glance

Dr James McGowan is a Cardiology practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

James Howatson McGowan is a Consultant Physician & Cardiologist who qualified in 1993. He did general professional training in the west of Scotland followed by a period of cardiovascular research in Glasgow. In 2001, Dr McGowan joined the higher medical training programme in the northeast of England and completed training in 2006.

In 2007 he was appointed as a Consultant in Cardiovascular & General Medicine at University Hospital Ayr, South Ayrshire. He also works as an Interventional Cardiologist at University Hospital Hairmyres, South Lanarkshire.

Dr McGowan has special interests in ischaemic heart disease, heart failure and coronary intervention.

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

— Dr James McGowan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-442743 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-ACD50196 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,885
Echocardiogram 93306 970
Stress test 93015 1,676
Holter monitor 93225 697
Coronary angiography 93454 2,958
PCI / coronary stent 92928 792
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,155

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 60 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
Holter monitor 30 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 120 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James McGowan
HEADSHOT
James McGowan in consultation
IN OFFICE
James McGowan with the team
WITH TEAM
James McGowan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet James McGowan

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    James McGowan, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.1822/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35016360 · cited by 111
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James McGowan, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.2286/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31304952 · cited by 93

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2012
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2012
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.james.h.mcgowan@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 James McGowan's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr James McGowan is one of 1,358 cardiology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse cardiology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Glasgow matters

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  • What does James McGowan specialise in?

    James McGowan specialises in Cardiology in Glasgow, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James McGowan treat?

    James McGowan treats conditions within Cardiology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James McGowan practise?

    James McGowan practises in Glasgow, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James McGowan speak?

    James McGowan speaks English.

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