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Mr David Shields
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr David Shields
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-182399
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-DD797AAF
Renewal due 2036
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
5,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2015–2021
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2021–2025
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla
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2025–2026
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Charité Berlin, DE
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,656 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
374 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
582 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,945 |
Patient reviews
See all 58"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
- Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international
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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · david.shields@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 8
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8659/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 200
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7364/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 10
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9360/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 52
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr David Shields
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr David Shields is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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