Gerard McGowan
MBChB FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Gerard McGowan MBChB FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist,

Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Mr Gerard McGowan is an award winning cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon. His NHS base is at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow (Gartnavel General Hospital) which is the largest eye department in Scotland. In addition to standard ophthalmic consultant surgeon training within the UK, he has completed two world class one year advanced vitreoretinal fellowship training programmes in Glasgow, and The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear hospital, Melbourne, Australia. He offers private cataract and vitreoretinal surgery (no posture macula hole surgery) at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital Edinburgh. He is known for his relaxed demeanour and personal approach with his patients.

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Introduction From Mr.mcgowan

Floaterectomy Patient Experience

Common Vitreoretinal Symptoms And Treatment Offered At Eye Care Scotland

What Patients Say About Mr.mcgowan

About Floaters Only Vitrectomy

What People Say

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Achieving Better Health Care One Patient At A Time
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“Gerard McGowan was patient explaining everything in simple terms which made my mother feel relaxed and gave her the confidence to proceed with the surgery.”
Gorman Family2023-01-25
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Precision in Every Procedure: Your Path to Optimal Eye Health
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“Dr McGowan was amazing, reassuring, confident and I can now see after 49 years of wearing corrective glasses / contacts - I cannot thank Dr McGowan enough and would recommend him to anyone for this type of surgery.”
2022-03-03
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Focused on You: Transformative Eye Care for Individual Needs
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“Gerard McGowan is a tremendous surgeon, he has a very calm and pleasant manner, clearly explains everything and put you at ease. I would highly recommend him for any eye treatment and surgeries.”
2023-02-23
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A Patient-Centered Approach to Eye Health
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“Mr McGowan was confident and positive about the success of the procedure and was professional at all times. My eyesight has been transformed and I can start to get my life back to what it was.”
2024-03-12
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The Clear Choice for Personalized Eye Health and Vision Care
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“I am now 5 weeks post op and the results are far better than I expected. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr McGowan, he is professional, friendly, reassuring and most importantly an excellent surgeon. Top Chap!”
2022-03-03
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Exceptional Care with Clear Communication and a Caring Touch
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“I highly recommend Dr McGowan. He is a fantastic surgeon. Always listened to what you had to say, explained everything so clearly. He had a lovely caring manner, and it was no problem asking him any questions that I had.”
2024-07-04
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A Decade of Uncertainty Resolved with Expert Care
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“After attending a hospital for 9 years with a serious eye condition and with no improvement. I was finally seen by Mr Gerard McGowan who said straightaway I would need an operation. Within four days of his busy schedule an appointment was made to have the operation.”
2024-12-13

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Gerard McGowan
MBChB FRCOphth