Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith
Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)
Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith
Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)
Dr Spencer-Smith is a recommended Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
I've got a groin strain: what should i do?
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Is it safe to exercise during chemotherapy?
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How do i know if i've got a stress fracture?
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I've sprained my ankle: when should i be worried?
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What are shin splints?
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Can physio help my arthritis?
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I've got a groin strain: what should i do?
Is it safe to exercise during chemotherapy?
How do i know if i've got a stress fracture?
I've sprained my ankle: when should i be worried?
What are shin splints?
Can physio help my arthritis?
Areas of expertise
- Sports injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Groin and hip pain
- Non-surgical management of spinal pain
- Shoulder injuries
Recommendations for Dr Spencer-Smith
These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.
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byMr Giles Stafford, Consultant Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
❝I work very closely with Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith as a sports and exercise doctor. We've been working in a symbiotic way for quite some time. She will go through all the conservative options and make sure that everything is done before she will refer them to me for any surgical intervention. She works tirelessly with patients. She liases with physiotherapists and the patients' physios to make sure that everyone knows what they are doing. She answers all the questions and is a machine actually.❞
byMr Nick Ferran, Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
❝Cath is dynamic, full of energy and very committed to her job and specialty. She has an interest in treating runners and I would recommend her.❞
byMr Bahram Fakouri, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
❝Dr Cathy Spencer-Smith is an excellent and caring clinician and I usually refer patients to her. I would highly recommend her.❞
❝Lovely lady dealing with general sport injuries. She treats lots of runners.❞
byMs Jennifer Touzel, Physiotherapist
❝Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith is very good in terms of non-surgical options for hips. She's a hip guru. I would recommend her for hip and groin issues.❞
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by Mr Ben Saldivar, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
❝I work very closely with Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith as a sports and exercise doctor. We've been working in a symbiotic way for quite some time. She will go through all the conservative options and make sure that everything is done before she will refer them to me for any surgical intervention. She works tirelessly with patients. She liases with physiotherapists and the patients' physios to make sure that everyone knows what they are doing. She answers all the questions and is a machine actually.❞
byMr Giles Stafford, Consultant Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
❝I work very closely with Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith as a sports and exercise doctor. We've been working in a symbiotic way for quite some time. She will go through all the conservative options and make sure that everything is done before she will refer them to me for any surgical intervention. She works tirelessly with patients. She liases with physiotherapists and the patients' physios to make sure that everyone knows what they are doing. She answers all the questions and is a machine actually.❞
byMr Nick Ferran, Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
❝Cath is dynamic, full of energy and very committed to her job and specialty. She has an interest in treating runners and I would recommend her.❞
byMr Bahram Fakouri, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
❝Dr Cathy Spencer-Smith is an excellent and caring clinician and I usually refer patients to her. I would highly recommend her.❞
❝Lovely lady dealing with general sport injuries. She treats lots of runners.❞
byMs Jennifer Touzel, Physiotherapist
❝Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith is very good in terms of non-surgical options for hips. She's a hip guru. I would recommend her for hip and groin issues.❞
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by Mr Ben Saldivar, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
❝I work very closely with Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith as a sports and exercise doctor. We've been working in a symbiotic way for quite some time. She will go through all the conservative options and make sure that everything is done before she will refer them to me for any surgical intervention. She works tirelessly with patients. She liases with physiotherapists and the patients' physios to make sure that everyone knows what they are doing. She answers all the questions and is a machine actually.❞
Make an appointment
Address
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road, London, NW8 7JA
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place, St John's Wood, London, NW8 9LE
About Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith
GMC number: 4205342
Year qualified: 1995
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith is a highly experienced sports medicine specialist based in London. She qualified in 1995 from St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, and further honed her expertise in sports medicine at Bath University. Dr Spencer-Smith has an extensive background working with a diverse range of athletes, including Paralympians, Olympians, and recreational exercisers.
Dr Spencer-Smith served as a Sports Physician at the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2002 Commonwealth Games. She has also worked with GB rowing, track and field athletes, marathon runners, endurance sports participants, and outdoor adventure sports enthusiasts. Her vast experience in these high-pressure environments underscores her capability in managing sports-related injuries and conditions.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Spencer-Smith is a dedicated educator. She developed an MSc Programme at Bangor University and is an enthusiastic lecturer, having presented in several television productions. She currently operates a successful private practice, Sportdoc London Limited, where she provides top-tier care to her patients.
Dr Spencer-Smith is also an accomplished marathon runner and triathlete. Her personal experience with sports and injury fuels her passion for helping others return to their training regimens as quickly and healthily as possible. She has a particular interest in hip and groin conditions, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and in diagnosing complex, undiagnosed problems.
Appointed in 1995, Dr Spencer-Smith continues to contribute significantly to the field of sports medicine, combining her clinical expertise with a genuine passion for patient care and education.
Areas of expertise
- Sport exercise medicine
- Diagnosis
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Upper lower limb spine
- Triathlon
- Golf rugby injuries
- Hip pain
- Femoracetabular impingement
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Other specialists recommended by Dr Spencer-Smith
Mr Giles Stafford, Consultant Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
❝He’s the only surgeon that I recommend to treat my hip patients. I work with elite level athletes and I know that in Giles’ hands they’ll get the very best of care and the very best surgical outcomes. He’s warm, approachable and really puts patients at ease. Having looked after over 4,000 patients with FAI, I know that Giles is the UK’s best hip surgeon.❞
Mr Bahram Fakouri, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
❝Bahram is a wonderful spinal neurosurgeon. We’ve shared many patients through our MDT meetings, and I can highly recommend him. He’s very thorough, logical, great at minimally invasive techniques, and he has a really kind and calm bedside manner.❞
