Mr Gerard McGowan

Written by a NHS patient at Gartnavel General Hospital

I had a cataract operation on my left eye on 8th February 2020. This operation was done by a private company called Medinet. The operation was not a success and my optician phoned Gartnavel with details of the complications. I was referred to Dr Gerald McGowan who immediately picked up on the problem. He also consulted with other colleagues to ascertain the best way forward to correct the error made by the Medinet surgeon and took time to explain to me what the procedure would be. Dr McGowan performed the repair operation on 28th March 2020. The operation was a success and my sight was restored. I was so relieved and so grateful. He was so kind, again explaining everything to me and trying to allay my fears that things could go wrong again. He assured me that this would not happen and it didn't. I had so much confidence in him that I asked him to do the cataract operation on my right eye advising him that I was willing to wait for him to do the operation. He said he would and I was so relieved knowing I was in safe hands. The operation went ahead on 12th January 2021 and the wait was well worth it. Dr McGowan was in the theatre and a member of his staff carried out the procedure. She was excellent too as were all the staff. The operation was a great success with absolutely no post problems and I cannot believe the difference in my sight. If I had a choice 5 stars is just not enough for Dr McGowan as he is worth so much more than this. An excellent surgeon with a kind and caring manner who inspired confidence in me when I was so scared and upset by the error made by Medinet. I cannot thank him enough. 10 stars maybe a more suitable option.

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

I am so grateful to have been under the care of Dr McGowan at Ross Hall for cataract surgery on both eyes. Mine was no straightforward case, with a complex prescription, extreme myopia (-25 and -20), longer than average axial length, as well as previous retinal detachment. I really appreciated Dr McGowan’s direct and ‘no-nonsense’ approach, he answered all my questions and concerns honestly and frankly, both pre and post surgeries. It’s clear he is excellent at what he does and this surgery is life-changing for me after 30 years of daily contact lens wear, and I’m only early 40s!. God forbid I should require eye surgery again in the future, but I would not hesitate to reach out to Dr McGowan, or to recommend him to others.

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

Well where do I start with the lovely Mr McGowan. Totally professional from my initial consultation to the end of my surgery. Put me at ease and answered all my worrying questions. Such a gent.

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

Mr McGowan was my consultant for retinal eye surgery, and his level of care both pre and post surgery was excellent. He explained the procedure clearly, ensuring I understood and was happy. Thanks to Mr McGowan I am no longer considered registered blind in my left eye, and have nothing but high praise for him. Thank you!

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

Dr McGowan is an excellent doctor. I first consulted him in March in respect of an Epiretinal Membrane, and an operation was scheduled for 19th March. Unfortunately that coincided with lockdown and the procedure had to be cancelled. When the first lockdown eased on 18th June the operation was rescheduled for 24th June, and with some trepidation re Covid I went ahead. I need not have been concerned. Everything in Ross Hall was handled very well indeed and Dr McGowan was completely reassuring throughout. Everything was explained in detail and questions answered with great patience. Three months on I am completely satisfied with the outcome and can highly recommend Dr McGowan.

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