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)
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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