Professor John McKnight
Consultant Physician and Diabetologist
MD, FRCP
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I am happy to see and assess a wide range of patients with general medical conditions. In the NHS I am involved in the assessment and management of patients presenting acutely to the Western General Hospital.
I lead the diabetes services in Lothian. I believe in developing a long term relationship with people who have a chronic condition such as diabetes to provide expert support and advice.
I was appointed as the Lead Clinical for diabetes in Scotland.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor John McKnight at Spire include:
Endocrinology and diabetes
- Blood disorder test
- Blood pressure test
- Blood clot or thrombosis test
- Diabetes test
- ECG monitoring or event recorder - 24/48/72 hour
- Liver and kidney test
- Medical admission/respite care
Other treatments
- Diabetes medicine
- Diabetes mellitus
- General medicine
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Endocrinology and diabetes mellitus
Special Clinical Interests: Treatment and prevention of vascular disease. Assessment and management of outpatients and inpatients with general medical conditions.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Diabetes UK
American Diabetes Association
Chairman Scottish Diabetes Survey Monitoring Group
Speciality Advisor to Scottish Executive for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Research and publications
- Diabetes
- Vascular risk assessment
- Hypertension
Current NHS posts
Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust
Honorary Reader, University of Edinburgh
Lead clinician for diabetes in Lothian
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| john.mcknight@nhs.net |