David Shannon

David Shannon TD FRCOG (15 November 1876 – 20 April 1933) was a British obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Royal Maternity and Women's Hospital in Glasgow and the Royal Samaritan Hospital

He was born at Greenock. He interrupted his undergraduate studies at the University of Glasgow to join the Army Medical Services during the Second Boer War. He returned, and graduated M.B., Ch.B, in 1901.

He then undertook post-graduate study at the Rotunda Hospital and at the Frauenklinik in Berlin. He also was an active member and officer of many medical societies.

He died at his Glasgow home on 20 April 1933, following a long illness, and was buried at Greenock. He was survived by his wife, also a physician.