What does David Shields specialise in?

David Shields specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Glasgow, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does David Shields treat?

David Shields treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does David Shields practise?

David Shields practises in Glasgow, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

How do I book an appointment with David Shields?

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What do patients say about David Shields?

David Shields has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 58 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

Verifiziert Orthopaedic Surgery Glasgow

Mr David Shields

2 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (58 verifizierte Bewertungen)

11,005+
Patients seen: 2
Years in practice: 13
Publications: 1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Shields at a glance

Mr David Shields is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Glasgow, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Glasgow, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Mr David Shields is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow. His clinical areas of interest are complex upper limb injuries and limb reconstruction.

Mr Shields’s primary medical degree was from the University of Glasgow in 2009, with subsequent post graduate degrees in Medical Education (University of Dundee), Trauma Surgery (University of Swansea) and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (University of Glasgow). He then undertook 3 prestigious fellowships, as an AO Trauma Fellow (Bern, Switzerland) then an upper limb fellow (Wrightington, England) then Trauma & Reconstruction (Sheffield, England). He is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, British Elbow and Shoulder Society and is currently on the executive committee for the Bone and Joint Infection Society and the research sub-committee for the British Limb Reconstruction Society.

As an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow, Mr Shields maintains an active role in research having published a multitude of peer review articles, is an editor for McRae’s Orthopaedic textbook and regularly presents a international conferences. Additionally he currently receives academic funding from Medical Research Scotland, Engineering and Physical Science Reasearch Council and Medical Research Council. He leads a small research group and supervises a PhD student, masters student, research associates and clinical research fellows.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr David Shields

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Ausbildung & Training

2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla, Glasgow (GB)
2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Charité Berlin, DE

Karriere & Anstellungen

2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#GB-182399 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

#EB-DD797AAF · issued 2026 · renewal 2036

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	2,656
Annual physical exam	99395	374
Vaccination administration	90471	582
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	1,945

Leistungen & Preise

Leistung	Dauer	Modalität	Preis
New patient consultation (60m)	60 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed	180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m)	30 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed\|phone	90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration	60 Min.	in_clinic	630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	90 Min.	in_clinic	720.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

David Shields in consultation — IN OFFICE

David Shields at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s

Meet David Shields

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 18 · i10: 8

Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.8659/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32460932 · zitiert von 200
European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

DOI: 10.7364/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37088300 · zitiert von 10
Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

DOI: 10.9360/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31050352 · zitiert von 52
European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022

DOI: 10.7738/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32983865 · zitiert von 62

Eingeladene Vorträge

Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2026
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2026
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2026

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-13 · 4 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-25 · 7 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator: Patient liaison · david.shields@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen: Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Glasgow

Patientenbewertungen

58 verifizierte Bewertungen

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Bedside Manner: 5.0
Knowledge: 5.0
Wait Time: 4.7
Staff Friendliness: 5.0
Ease Of Appointment: 4.9
Value For Money: 4.9
Would Recommend Pct: 98.0

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Aktuelle Bewertungen

★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.

Anna B. 2026-05-24
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.

Marco V. 2026-04-25
★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert

Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.

Helena F. 2026-04-14

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr David Shields's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David Shields treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Mr David Shields is one of 2,538 orthopaedic surgery doctors indexed in Vereinigtes Königreich. Browse orthopaedic surgery doctors in Vereinigtes Königreich →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Glasgow matters

Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Glasgow carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does David Shields specialise in?

David Shields specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Glasgow, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does David Shields treat?

David Shields treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does David Shields practise?

David Shields practises in Glasgow, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does David Shields speak?

David Shields speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with David Shields?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
What do patients say about David Shields?

David Shields has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 58 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.