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Mr Alex J Shortt

Verified Ophthalmology Guildford

Mr Alex J Shortt

2 years of experience 5.0 (137 verified reviews)

6,931+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Alex J Shortt at a glance

Mr Alex J Shortt is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Guildford, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Guildford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Shortt is a leading ophthalmic surgeon and an expert in the fields of cornea, cataract, lens implants and laser eye surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a highly experienced surgeon with Optegra having performed over 3,000 eye surgery procedures. Mr Shortt trained and worked as a consultant ophthalmologist at the world renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital for 14 years. He has received numerous prizes and distinctions including the Fight for Sight prize, the Moorfields Research Medal and both the Crombie and Harcourt medals from The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Mr Shortt studied medicine at the National University of Ireland in Dublin. He then studied for an MSc in Physiology at UCD, Dublin followed by a PhD in Ophthalmology at University College, London. This was followed by 10 years of specialised clinical, surgical and research training at Moorfields Eye Hospital culminating in his appointment as an NHS consultant at Moorfields. In 2016 he left Moorfields to establish his own independent eye clinic on London's famous Harley Street.
Mr Shortt sits on the editorial boards of various professional publications and has published extensively himself. He holds a research position at University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology where he and his research team are working to develop new stem cell therapies for corneal blindness.

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

— Mr Alex J Shortt

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Guildford (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Guildford (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-962239 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D2617A78 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,269
Annual physical exam 99395 971
Vaccination administration 90471 1,683
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,636

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alex J Shortt
HEADSHOT
Alex J Shortt in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alex J Shortt with the team
WITH TEAM
Alex J Shortt at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Alex J Shortt

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Alex J Shortt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7921/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37739299 · cited by 5
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Alex J Shortt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2642/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34150521 · cited by 95

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Guildford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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 Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.alex.shortt@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

137 verified reviews
4.96
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137 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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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

Mr Alex J Shortt's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Alex J Shortt treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Alex J Shortt specialises in Ophthalmology in Guildford, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Alex J Shortt practise?

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    Alex J Shortt speaks English.

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