Gastrointestinal surgeon and after-dinner speaker aren't two roles you would usually associate with one another, but Dr. Peter McDonald proves otherwise. The comedic speaker effortlessly weaves his experiences as a surgeon into his presentations, taking his audience on a journey through the medical world. Perfect for business conferences, industry events and motivational workshops, Peter's no-nonsense yet light-hearted presenting style makes him an inviting speaker.
Since 1991, Peter has been a Consultant General Surgeon at St Mark's Hospital, where he specialised in gastroscopy, coloproctology, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colonoscopy, hernia surgery, paediatric general surgery and emergency gastrointestinal surgery. As well as treating patients, Peter is also highly respected for his clinical research, which has included proctological conditions, cancer and Crohn's Disease.
As a testament to his medical knowledge, self-confidence in his study and ongoing dedication, Peter has been appointed the Chairman of the Medical Staff Committee at NorthwickPark, an Honorary Editor of the Royal Society of Medicine and a former Honorary Secretary of the Section of Surgery. Armed with an array of topics and a calculated, meticulous eye for medical discussions, Peter also discusses his specialisms in print and on mainstream radio - he has even published a novel entitled Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations.
Over the course of his career, Peter has published over 70 scientific papers as a surgeon and 1,000 opinion columns as a medical journalist, such articles appearing in The Times and The Geographical Magazine. Peter has also given over 130 public speeches, which has led him to tour the country. Peter's after-dinner speeches are a consistent hit with audiences, as many reflect upon his amusing humour and engaging nature. In particular, Peter's presentation entitled Jiblets Tripe has been specifically requested at a number of events, due to his hilarious anecdotes and candid storytelling - for Peter, “the purpose of medicine is to amuse while nature takes its course”.
How to hire Peter McDonald
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Peter McDonald for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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When he's at corporate events, Peter is known to cover the following topics:
- General healthcare
- Drive and determination
- Healthcare management
- Healthcare technology
- Risk consideration
"It was the most amusing address we have had to the Society since I joined more than 10 years ago. All agreed it was an exceptional evening." - West Kent Medico-Chirurgical Society
"Peter seemed to go down well with our clients. He was very engaging and entertaining." - St. James's Place Wealth Management
