Professional statement
Dr David Shortland is a highly-experienced consultant paediatrician based in Bournemouth who treats children with all types of medical problems. His areas of expertise lie in all aspects of general paediatric care including respiratory problems, urinary abnormalities, gastro-oesophageal reflux, headaches and abdominal pain.
Dr Shortland has over 30 years' of experience as a consultant diagnosing and treating children. He currently practises privately at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital. Alongside his NHS duties, he has also had significant national roles, developing policies and setting important standards for paediatric services across the UK.
After training in Bristol, Great Ormond Street, Leicester and Nottingham hospitals, he became accredited in general paediatrics and neonatology. He was the neonatal clinical lead for 10 years and a clinical director for 15 years at Poole Hospital.
In addition to his consultancy position, Dr Shortland has had senior roles in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. These have included the National Workforce Officer, the Vice President for Health Policy and the Clinical Lead for the National Invited Review service. As a member of both the Neonatal Society and the Paediatric Society and as part of his NHS and research posts, he has published extensively in many paediatric and neonatal medical journals.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth, 67 Lansdowne Road, BH1 1RWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 46 years of experience
- Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth (1992 - present)
Subspecialties
- Urinary infections
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Education
- FRCPCH Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (1997)
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians (1994)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Shortland has published widely in many different paediatric and neonatal journals
Prizes and awards
- Level 9 ACCEA Award
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Dr Shortland was very kind and attentive to my baby, while explaning everything in detail to me & my partner. Would definitely recommend Dr Shortland
- Amazing service from booking the appointment to a in depth explanation and plan going forward, nothing was to much hassle
- He was the first doctor we saw who actually stopped and listened. He took notice of our baby girl and wanted to help. Worth his weight in gold
- Fantastic doctor
- Felt so reassured and cared for, he showed real empathy and set a solid action plan for our doctors to follow.. and thanks to him we have a happy baby girl for the first time in months! Worth every single penny!!!!!
- Attended with my teenage daughter and was immediately felt to feel at ease and that she was the most important person in the room.
- Very pleased with everything from booking and waiting time through to the advice given. Professional, friendly and helpful and put our shy daughter at ease. The problem was resolved very quickly and our daughter is now enjoying life again. Would recommend
- Extremely happy with our first appointment. Dr Shortland was very helpful, and managed to point us in the direction of a diagnosis for our 2yr old boy. We would highly recommend, and will use his service again. Explained everything thoroughly and acknowledged any of our concerns
- Dr Shortland is a friendly and knowledgeable pediatrician. I was new to East Dorset and needed a consultation for my daughter who is autistic. He was very understanding of the challenges we needed help with & helped me to navigate other services for help.