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Dr Douglas Elder

Cardiology Glasgow

Dr Douglas Elder

3 years of experience

12,846+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Douglas Elder at a glance

Dr Douglas Elder is a Cardiology practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Douglas Elder is a consultant cardiologist practicing at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, as well as at Perth Royal Infirmary and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He practices privately at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital Edinburgh, BMI Kings Park Hospital Stirling, and at Tayside Complete Health in Dundee. He received his medical degree from the University of Dundee in 2001. He underwent specialist training in Cardiology, developing a sub-speciality interest in arrhythmia management, implantable cardiac devices and cardiac electrophysiology. He regularly advises patients with heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)  and implanted devices including pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD) and sub-cutaneous defibrillators (S-ICD) as well as implantable loop recorders for monitoring of heart rhythms. 

He is interested in the management of patients with all cardiac conditions, but has a particular clinical interest in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders, palpitations, and cardiac syncope. Other clinical interests include dizziness and lightheadedness, Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT), and ECG interpretation.  He holds Level 2 Certification in Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology, accredited by the European Society of Cardiology.  Away from the clinic his personal interests include ski-ing, cycling, and software development.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Cardiac Ablation 

• Cardiac Pacemakers

• Cardiac Defibrillators

•  Atrial Fibrillation

•  ECG interpretation

• Implantable Loop Recorders

•  Ambulatory (holter) monitoring


Pacemakers

Implantable defibrillators

Heart failure

General Cardiology

Arrhythmia

Atrial fibrillation

Palpitations

Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia

Syncope

Funny turnsEctopic beats

Chest pain

ECG interpretation

Holter monitoring

Implantable loop recorders

Breathlessness

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

— Dr Douglas Elder

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Cardiology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-684526 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-73679C95 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,043
Echocardiogram 93306 2,156
Stress test 93015 2,874
Holter monitor 93225 1,511
Coronary angiography 93454 1,952
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,758
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,037

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 120 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Douglas Elder
HEADSHOT
Douglas Elder in consultation
IN OFFICE
Douglas Elder with the team
WITH TEAM
Douglas Elder at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Douglas Elder

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across GB
    Douglas Elder, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.1303/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32426189 · cited by 81
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Douglas Elder, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.7632/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30265186 · cited by 43

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2024
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2024
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.douglas.elder.2@euroclinics.example

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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 Douglas Elder's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Douglas Elder speaks English.

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