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 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.
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53 reviews
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Made me feel relaxed and at ease
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Explained everything clearly, came across very confident and reassuring
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5
I am a retired physician and I really appreciated his professionalism and particularly the clear explanation as he executed the surgery. Pre operatively I was given a clear explanation of my options.
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Very clear explanation of my procedure Friendly and reassuring I trusted him
5
Has a air of competence and reminds me of Thomas welling
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He’s very professional and gives honest advice about the best treatment for your eyes. I am very pleased with his surgery
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4.5
Alex is warm-mannered, highly expert and seems very skilled judging by the reactions of colleagues when they were checking his work. He is the perfect person if you want someone who will explain and reassure at every step. His breezy confidence can occasionally verge on casualness, but can't argue with the outcome.
5
Really positive. He reduced the stress I felt and made the whole process much less daunting.
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Outstanding cataract and refractive surgeon in London who offers the latest technologies to best serve his patients. Extremely caring and highly recommended.
Mr Oliver Bowes
An excellent clinician with the most gentle and approachable bedside manner. I would recommend him for unrushed care of the highest quality
Mr Amir Hamid
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Mr Alex J Shortt's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 53 reviews
What languages does Mr Alex J Shortt speak?
Mr Alex J Shortt speaks English
Where is Mr Alex J Shortt located?
Mr Alex J Shortt primarily practices at Optegra Eye Hospital London, located at 25 Queen Anne Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9HT
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