Professor Karen Adamson
Consultant Physician
MBBS, MRCP (UK), PhD, FRCP (Edin), FHEA, MAcadMed
Specialises in
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
- Parathyroid disease
- Pituitary disease
- Thyroid disease
I graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1994. I have been a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general medicine since 2007. My PhD is on the immunology of endocrine autoimmune disease, and was awarded in 2005 from the University of Edinburgh.
My interests include endocrine autoimmune disease eg thyroid disease and Addison's disease, however, my NHS practice encompasses the full range of endocrine disorders including pituitary disease, calcium disorders and PCOS.
In my diabetes practice, I take a patient centred care approach. My interests are in the newer drugs used in Type 2 diabetes, and all aspects of Type 1 diabetes.
I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and have a keen interest in medical education, and am currently completing a masters in clinical education. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Academy of Medical Educators.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Karen Adamson at Spire include:
Endocrinology and diabetes
Other treatments
- Diabetes
- Parathyroid disease
- Pituitary disease
- Thyroid disease
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus
Endocrinology
Menopause
Parathyroid disease
Pituitary disease
Thyroid disease
Special clinical interests: Thyroid disease, Addison's disease, pituitary disease, calcium disorders and PCOS. Type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of the Academy of Medical Educators
British Thyroid Association
British Menopause Society
Current NHS posts
Consultant Physician, St John’s Hospital, Livingston
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| Website | http://www.endocrinologyscotland.co.uk |
| Private secretary | Karen Robertson - 0131 202 6393 |
| Private secretary email | info@endocrinologyscotland.co.uk |