Sports Doctors are experts in musculoskeletal care, and 80% of patients can be helped without surgery.

I’m Dr Cath Spencer-Smith, a Consultant Sports Physician based in London. I offer expert diagnostic and non-surgical treatment for runners & sportspeople in London and Bath, but I can also treat you virtually if you’re elsewhere in the UK.

You don’t have to be an athlete! I treat all musculoskeletal conditions, regardless of whether you’re sporty or not.

I particularly love helping patients with hip and groin problems (such as FAI and hip arthritis), and I’m based at the HCA Outpatient and Diagnostics Centre at The Shard (part of London Bridge Hospital), the Platinum Medical Centre (Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood), and the Bath Clinic (Claverton Down, Bath).

FED UP OF BEING IN PAIN?

THINKING OF ‘GOING PRIVATE’?

The NHS is now under enormous pressure to see and treat patients with sports injuries or musculoskeletal problems.

If you’re in pain, need help fast, or are fed up with not being able to run, you might be considering self-funding your care.  You don’t have to have private health insurance and I can help with a swift diagnosis and getting the care that you need.

LOOKING FOR A SECOND OPINION?

If you’re struggling to understand what’s causing your pain or problem, of if you’ve been told you need surgery, but you want to explore all the options, I can help.

Many patients come to see me because they’ve been given conflicting information, they don’t really have a diagnosis or have been told to simply stop playing sport.

If you’re feeling a bit lost, and in need of a second opinion, I can give you an unbiased assessment, and help you to get clarity on which treatment approach is best for you.