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Dr David Shortland

Paediatrics Bournemouth

Dr David Shortland

2 years of experience

4,447+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Shortland at a glance

Dr David Shortland is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 47+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Bournemouth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Shortland trained at Bristol, Great Ormond Street , Leicester and Nottingham Hospitals, and is accredited in general paediatrics and neonatology. He was neonatal clinical lead at Poole Hospital for 10 years and clinical director for 15 years. National roles have included National Workforce Officer , Vice President and Clinical Lead for Invited Reviews ( for the Royal College Of Paedaitrics and Child Health ) . He was closely involved in producing national quality standards for paediatrics.




Dr Shortland looks after children with all types of medical problems and as a private paediatrician he sees children over 1 month of age

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

— Dr David Shortland

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bournemouth (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Bournemouth (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-325161 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-01314B9F · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 617
Annual physical exam 99395 2,711
Vaccination administration 90471 1,487
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,664

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Shortland in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Shortland with the team
WITH TEAM
David Shortland at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet David Shortland

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    David Shortland, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5535/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36211624 · cited by 49
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Shortland, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9500/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37080389 · cited by 83
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    David Shortland, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1206/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31009513 · cited by 29

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · Bournemouth · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Bournemouth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.shortland@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr David Shortland's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Shortland treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Bournemouth matters

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  • What does David Shortland specialise in?

    David Shortland specialises in Paediatrics in Bournemouth, GB. 47 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Shortland treat?

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  • Where does David Shortland practise?

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

  • What languages does David Shortland speak?

    David Shortland speaks English.

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