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prof George Shorten

Anaesthetics Cork

prof George Shorten

2 years of experience

5,451+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About prof George Shorten at a glance

prof George Shorten is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Shorten is a highly esteemed consultant anaesthetist. They are known for their expertise and compassionate approach to patient care. Professor Shorten is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients throughout their surgical journey.

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

— prof George Shorten

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Cork (IE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Anaesthetics
    RCSI, Cork (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-933241 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-A953486A · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,814
Annual physical exam 99395 2,176
Vaccination administration 90471 2,264
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 591

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

George Shorten in consultation
IN OFFICE
George Shorten with the team
WITH TEAM
George Shorten at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet George Shorten

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across IE
    George Shorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7921/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31515989 · cited by 190
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    George Shorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2962/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36292371 · cited by 156
  3. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across IE
    George Shorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3881/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39200965 · cited by 34
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    George Shorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9316/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34122282 · cited by 136

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

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

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · george.shorten@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

prof George Shorten's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures prof George Shorten treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cork 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 George Shorten specialise in?

    George Shorten specialises in Anaesthetics in Cork, IE.

  • What conditions does George Shorten treat?

    George Shorten treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does George Shorten practise?

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  • What languages does George Shorten speak?

    George Shorten speaks English.

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