Diabetes
Expert assessment and optimisation of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including up-to-date treatment options and glucose monitoring technology.
- Type 2 diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- CGM & Libre
- Diabetes review
- Prediabetes
Private Endocrinology · Lisburn Road, Belfast
Consultant Endocrinologist in Belfast for diabetes, thyroid & hormone health
Dr Edward McKeever provides personalised, evidence-based private care for adults with diabetes, thyroid disorders, low testosterone, weight-related conditions and other hormonal and metabolic problems, at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast.
Rated 5.0 on Doctify
17 yrsMedical experience
GMC 7039340Specialist register
Areas of expertise
Specialist care for hormonal and metabolic conditions
Clear explanations, a thorough history and a written plan you can follow, whichever condition brings you to clinic.
Thyroid disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of an under- or overactive thyroid, thyroid nodules, goitre and thyroid problems in pregnancy.
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroid in pregnancy
Testosterone & men's health
Careful investigation of low testosterone and male hypogonadism, with a clear explanation of treatment options and careful long-term monitoring.
- Low testosterone
- Hypogonadism
- Hormone monitoring
- Gynaecomastia
Weight management
Medical assessment of weight gain and obesity, including hormonal causes, and a personalised plan built on evidence-based treatment options.
- Obesity
- Weight gain
- Medical weight management
- Metabolic syndrome
Pituitary & adrenal
Investigation of pituitary and adrenal gland conditions, from raised prolactin to adrenal nodules and cortisol disorders.
- Prolactinoma
- Hypopituitarism
- Adrenal incidentaloma
- Cushing's
- Addison's
Women's hormones, calcium & bone
Care for PCOS, menstrual and fertility-related hormone problems, high calcium, parathyroid conditions and osteoporosis.
- PCOS
- Hirsutism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteoporosis
- Vitamin D
Conditions, tests and treatments A–Z
- Addison's disease
- Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal incidentaloma
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Calcium disorders
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Cushing's syndrome
- Endocrine blood tests
- Fatigue with hormonal cause
- Goitre
- Graves' disease
- Gynaecomastia
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Hirsutism
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinaemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulin resistance
- Lipid disorders / high cholesterol
- Low testosterone
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Pituitary disorders
- Prediabetes
- Testosterone deficiency
- Thyroid disease in pregnancy
- Thyroid nodules
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Weight gain
Professional statement
About Dr Edward McKeever
- 2009Graduated in Medicine, Queen's University Belfast
- 2011Worked across a range of specialties in Australia
- 2013Returned to Northern Ireland for core medical and specialist training
- 2020Completed specialist training in Diabetes & Endocrinology
- NowSubstantive Consultant, Western Health & Social Care Trust; private practice in Belfast
Dr Edward McKeever is a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology with a passion for helping people take control of their health and feel confident in managing their condition. He sees private patients in Belfast at Kingsbridge Private Hospital on the Lisburn Road.
After graduating from Queen's University Belfast in 2009, he worked in a range of specialties in Australia before returning to Northern Ireland to complete core medical training and specialist registrar training in Diabetes and Endocrinology, qualifying as a consultant in 2020. He is a substantive consultant endocrinologist in the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
He cares for adults with a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions. His approach is to provide personalised, evidence-based care in a clear and approachable way, so that patients understand their options and feel supported at every step.
GMC number7039340
Royal College of PhysiciansNo. 162491
QualificationMB BCh BAO (QUB)
Your appointment
What to expect when you see Dr McKeever
Listen
Time to talk through your symptoms, history and what matters most to you.
Investigate
Targeted blood tests and imaging, often arranged on the same day at Kingsbridge.
Explain
A clear, jargon-free explanation of your diagnosis and the options available.
Plan
A written treatment plan, a letter to your GP and follow-up as needed.
Patient reviews
What patients say
5.0
"What a clinician. Took his time and spoke with me, probed my history and explored options. Great interpersonal skills. Risks explained and signposting given."
"Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He took the time to listen carefully, explained everything clearly, and made my daughter and I feel at ease."
"Explained clearly regarding the treatment plan with written information and instructions also given. Excellent consultation. No hesitation to recommend this service."
"A very calm, informative manner and genuinely took my issue seriously, with some proactive steps to improve my symptoms."
"Most attentive and thorough. He listened to all my concerns... I have full trust in Dr McKeever. I would definitely recommend him."
"Very approachable and explained everything clearly. Provided reassurance."
Fees
Consultation fees
| Initial face-to-face consultation | £240 |
| Review consultation | £160 |
| Hospital administration fee | £35 |
Self-funding fees. Tests and imaging are charged separately. Most major private medical insurers are accepted; please check with your insurer before booking.
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
Self-funding patients can usually book directly. If you are claiming through private medical insurance, your insurer will normally need a GP referral and an authorisation number before your appointment.
Where does Dr McKeever see private patients?
At Kingsbridge Private Hospital, 811–815 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GX, with on-site blood tests and imaging.
What does an endocrinologist treat?
Hormone and metabolic conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, low testosterone, weight-related health problems, PCOS, pituitary and adrenal disorders, and calcium and bone disorders.
Is Dr McKeever accepting new patients?
Yes. Call Kingsbridge Private Hospital on 028 9066 7878 to arrange an appointment.
What should I bring?
A list of your current medicines, any recent blood results or letters, your insurance details if applicable, and, for diabetes, your glucose meter or sensor data.
Contact
Book a private endocrinology appointment in Belfast
Kingsbridge Private Hospital
811–815 Lisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7GX
Northern Ireland 028 9066 7878
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