Naar hoofdinhoud
Dr Douglas Elder

Cardiologie Glasgow

Dr Douglas Elder

3 jaar ervaring

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 Cardiologie practitioner based in Glasgow, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

Over

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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Cardiologie
#EB-73679C95 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 75s
Meet Douglas Elder

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiologie
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiologie?

Voor internationale patiënten

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

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

Deel uw ervaring — help andere patiënten de juiste arts te vinden. Schrijf een recensie →
20 – 4.000 tekens

Inzendingen worden gemodereerd en kunnen 24-72 uur duren voordat ze openbaar verschijnen. Identificerende patiëntinformatie mag niet worden opgenomen.

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

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 Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Cardiologie

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

Dr Douglas Elder is one of 1,358 cardiologie doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse cardiologie doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Glasgow matters

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

Looking for additional providers? all doctors in Glasgow or all doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk.

Veelgestelde vragen

Snelle antwoorden op de vragen die patiënten het vaakst stellen. Dezelfde antwoorden worden via gestructureerde data aan AI-assistenten doorgegeven.

  • What does Douglas Elder specialise in?

    Douglas Elder specialises in Cardiologie in Glasgow, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Douglas Elder treat?

    Douglas Elder treats conditions within Cardiologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Douglas Elder practise?

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

  • What languages does Douglas Elder speak?

    Douglas Elder speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Douglas Elder?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

Vergelijkbare specialisten

Alles bladeren →