Accepting new patients
Dr.
Prof Barbara McGowan
Endocrinology & Diabetes
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Prof 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
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-18473
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Endocrinology & Diabetes
#EB-64AA77C2
Renewal due 2025
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Generali Healthcare
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2004–2010
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
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2010–2014
Residency · Endocrinology & Diabetes
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology & Diabetes
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,216 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,478 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,502 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,321 |
Patient reviews
See all 26"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Endocrinology & Diabetes — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · professor.barbara.mcgowan@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Italian.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 4
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology & Diabetes across
DOI: 10.3333/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 144
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Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes
DOI: 10.5693/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 2
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Endocrinology & Diabetes · European Annual Congress (Endocrinology & Diabetes) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Endocrinology & Diabetes · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Prof Barbara McGowan
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Prof Barbara McGowan is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Italian.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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