Christopher McGowan MD MSCR
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional
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2001 Weston PkwyCary, NC 27513
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Summary
- Christopher McGowan, MD, MSCR, based in Cary, NC, is an internationally recognized leader in endoscopic bariatric therapies and minimally invasive weight loss procedures.
Dr. McGowan is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine, with advanced research training from the University of North Carolina. He has performed thousands of endoscopic weight loss procedures including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), transoral outlet reduction (TORe), intragastric balloons, and other novel endoscopic interventions, making him one of the most experienced endobariatric physicians in the world.
Dr. McGowan is a pioneer in ESG technique and research, and his work has been published in leading journals including Gastroenterology, Obesity Surgery, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE), the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and VideoGIE. He is frequently called upon as a national expert in obesity and endoscopic weight loss by major media outlets including NBC News, TODAY, Good Morning America, NewsNation, CNN, and NPR.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2010 - 2014
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2009
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2025 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2020 - 2028
MI State Medical License 2025 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2022 - 2028
VA State Medical License 2021 - 2028
CA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification gGastro, gMed, Inc., 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification gGastro, gMed, Inc., 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsGastric fundal mucosal ablation followed by endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in adults with obesity: a first-in-human two-phase pilot clinical trial.Sanjay R V Gadi, Daniel B Maselli, Lauren L Donnangelo, Chase Wooley, Taylor Comer
Endoscopy. 2026-10-01 - Reply to Luo and Wan.Christopher E McGowan, Vivek Kumbhari
Endoscopy. 2026-10-01 - 1 citationsEndoscopic sleeve gastroplastylifestyle modification for weight loss: A real-world cost-effectiveness study.Lauren Donnangelo, Sanjay R V Gadi, Daniel Maselli, Frank Oneill, Chase Wooley
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2025-10-27
Authored Content
- I No Longer Think GLP-1s Are the AnswerMarch 2025
Press Mentions
This CEO Wants to Cover Weight Loss Drugs for Employees. They're Just Too ExpensiveApril 16th, 2026- FDA Asks Lilly for More Safety Data on Weight Loss Pill FoundayoApril 14th, 2026
- What Is GLP-1 Microdosing and Does It Lead to Weight Loss? Doctors ExplainOctober 15th, 2025
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External Links
- New You Weight Losshttp://www.newyouweightloss.com
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