Sir Professor Gregor Smith has served as Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020.

He is a general practitioner and healthcare leader with extensive experience across primary care, health policy, and public health. Prior to his appointment as Chief Medical Officer, he served as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and as Medical Director for Primary Care in NHS Lanarkshire.

Gregor joined the Scottish Government in 2012 as a Medical Adviser in Primary Care, where he contributed to negotiations on the Scottish General Practitioner Contract and subsequently led the development of a new quality framework for general practice in Scotland.

As Chief Medical Officer, he serves as the principal medical adviser to Scottish Ministers and provides leadership across a broad range of health policy and professional priorities.

His professional interests focus on person-centered care, primary healthcare, health system improvement, and widening participation in medical careers.