Dr John McKnight MD, FRCP
Specialities: General Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension and Vascular Risk Assessment
Career to date:
Qualified in 1983
Current Posts include
- Lead Clinician for diabetes in Lothian
- Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
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Professional lead, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Western General Hospital, Lothian Unviersity Hospitals NHS Trust
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Professional Information
Dr McKnight has special clinical interests in all aspects of diabetes mellitus as well as treatment and prevention of vascular disease. He also specialises in assessment and management of outpatients and inpatients with general medicine conditions.
Dr McKnight leads the diabetes service in Lothian. He believes in developing a longterm relationship with people who have a chronic condition such as diabetes to provide expert support and advice.
In the NHS, Dr McKnight is involved in the assessment and management of patients presenting acutely to the Western General Hospital. He sees a wide range of patients with general medical conditions.
Research Interests
Particular research interests include diabetes, vascular risk assessment and hypertension.