Clinical Advisory
Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD, MSCR, AGAF, FASGE
SVP of Peri-procedural Care, Bariendo North Carolina Director
Leader in Endoscopic Weight Loss | Triple-Board Certified
Christopher McGowan, MD, is a world leader in endobariatrics, having performed more than 5,000 endoscopic bariatric procedures. Triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine, he combines his world-class expertise with a compassionate, patient-first approach that makes him a trusted partner on each patient’s weight loss journey.
Dr. McGowan earned his medical degree through the 6-year accelerated pre-medical/medical program at Penn State University and Jefferson Medical College. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as Chief Medical Resident, and his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Patients travel from across the country and around the globe to see Dr. McGowan—not only for his technical skill and expertise, but also for his compassionate and encouraging manner. He is known for building strong partnerships with his patients, celebrating their successes, and providing steady guidance to ensure lasting, life-changing results.
A true pioneer in the field, Dr. McGowan has led numerous groundbreaking studies and developed innovative endoscopic techniques, including gastric mucosal ablation. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), routinely training, proctoring, and educating physicians worldwide in state-of-the-art techniques.
Dr. McGowan’s studies have been published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals, including Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Obesity Surgery, Hepatology, and Endoscopy. He is a trusted expert resource on weight loss and obesity, and his commentary has been featured in Good Morning America, NBC News, Today, NPR, News Nation, Forbes, People Magazine, and Fox Business.
At Bariendo, Dr. McGowan’s goal is simple yet powerful: to harness the most advanced techniques and comprehensive support to help patients lose weight and reclaim their health, confidence, and quality of life.