Mr Gerard McGowan

Written by a private patient at Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I am blind in one eye and had a cataract in the other for a couple of years. My optician was correctly loathe for me to have the cataract removed until absolutely necessary. That moment came recently because my vision was completely blurred, impacting severely on my life. I was sent to Dr McGowan. He put me at ease as soon as I met him and took me into the operating theatre one week later with full confidence the operation would be successful. The operation took 20 minutes and was pain free. I could see clearly immediately but wore a protective cover at first. By the following day I had perfect sight in that eye. I’ve had no complications whatsoever. I can’t thank Dr McGowan enough. Ross Hall, Braehead is a nice hospital. The staff were all very pleasant. Would recommend highly.

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Written by a private patient at Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

It is an impressive online profile and he is lively and engaging in person. Clear and thorough explanation of all aspects of the procedures (cataracts in both eyes, retinal tear and detachment in one eye). A paragon of effective efficiency coupled with a warmth and friendliness on each occasion in theatre. Outcome is even better than I could have imagined and I would be happy to recommend him to anyone considering such procedures.

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Written by a private patient at Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

From the outset my treatment by Dr McGowan has been absolutely amazing. Everything about my treatment was explained perfectly. The two procedures were carried out two weeks apart and went without any hitches. I have to say this has,undoubtedly, been a life changing experience. The ancillary staff and the nursing associates at the hospital were kind, considerate and also very helpful either their explanations of all the tests I went through. I can’t fault anyone. I had my after surgery assessment today am I am delighted to have perfect vision. I simply can’t recommend Dr McGowan and the team at Ross Hall highly enough.

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Written by a private patient at Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Dr McGowan performed cataract removal on my right eye - I was quite anxious as my left eye is a lazy eye with no real sight out of it so I was concerned about a procedure on my “good eye”. Absolutely no need to be worried at all - 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.

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Written by a private patient at Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Developed a macular hole that was unable to be treated by the NHS where I live (Northern Ireland). Searched for a private ophthalmic surgeon and found Dr McGowan at BMI Ross Hall, Glasgow. Was immediately impressed by his online presence, and meeting him confirmed those initial impressions. Very courteous; really felt he listened to my concerns; told me the worst that could happen as well as what he expected would happen; was very aware of the distances I had to travel to see him and arranged appointments accordingly. I had the surgery the week after my initial consultation, and again he was very caring and considerate - even if he did draw a big fat green arrow over my eye! Following the operation he came to see me again to explain what he had done and the follow up I would require. I have just had my follow up appointment and again he was so friendly and caring. I am delighted by the results and can actually read better now with the operated eye than I could before the hole developed! I thoroughly recommend him (other than his propensity to wear red socks with orange theatre clogs!!!); his great sense of humour and how much he cares. Would not hesitate to go back to him with any further eye problems.

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