Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith

Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

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Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)

Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)

Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith

Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)

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MBBS DRCOG MRCGP MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine FFSEM(UK)
DrCatherine Spencer-Smith,Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist
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Areas of expertise

  • Sports injuries
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Groin and hip pain
  • Non-surgical management of spinal pain
  • Shoulder injuries

Recommendations for Dr Spencer-Smith

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Recommended by:

  • 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.

  • byMr Glyn Evans, Knee Surgeon

    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.

  • 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.

  • byMr Glyn Evans, Knee Surgeon

    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.

  • 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.

  • Address

    • HCA UK at The Shard

      The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS

    • London Bridge Hospital

      27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR

    • Platinum Medical Centre

      15 - 17 Lodge Road, London, NW8 7JA

    • 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

    Professional memberships

    Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG)
    Royal College of General Practitioners
    Royal College of Surgeons
    General Medical Council
    Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine

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