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Mr David Shields

Geverifieerd Orthopaedic Surgery Glasgow

Mr David Shields

2 jaar ervaring 5.0 (58 geverifieerde recensies)

11,005+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Shields at a glance

Mr David Shields is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Glasgow, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Glasgow, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

Over

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.”

— Mr David Shields

Opleiding & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-182399 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-DD797AAF · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,656
Annual physical exam 99395 374
Vaccination administration 90471 582
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,945

Diensten & prijzen

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 138s
Meet David Shields

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8659/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32460932 · geciteerd door 200
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7364/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37088300 · geciteerd door 10
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9360/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31050352 · geciteerd door 52
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Shields, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7738/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32983865 · geciteerd door 62

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · david.shields@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

58 geverifieerde recensies
4.95
★★★★⯨
58 recensies
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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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr David Shields's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David Shields treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does David Shields specialise in?

    David Shields specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Glasgow, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Shields treat?

    David Shields treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Shields practise?

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

  • What languages does David Shields speak?

    David Shields speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about David Shields?

    David Shields has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 58 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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