Dr Richard Collins is a Consultant specialising in Sport and Exercise Medicine with extensive clinical experience of treating recreational exercisers and high-performance athletes as well as individuals with non-exercise related joint, bone and soft tissue disorders. He is experienced in the practice of diagnostic ultrasound and image guided injection procedures.
Richard qualified in Medicine with distinction from the University of London and after initially training in General Practice went on to be awarded the Macleod Medal for excellence in Sports Medicine by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Fellowship of the Faculties of Sport & Exercise Medicine in both the UK and Ireland.
He is a Consultant with the Defence Rehabilitation Service and is the Chief Medical Officer for Badminton England. He has also worked with British Olympic and Paralympic athletes through the English Institute of Sport in a variety of sports including Gymnastics, Swimming, Archery, Triathlon, Judo, Boccia, Rugby and Athletics.
Sport & Exercise Medicine focuses on the non-surgical management of injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and exercise related illnesses and prioritises a holistic assessment to ensure treatment is tailored to each person’s specific needs. Over 20 years working in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire Richard has established excellent working relationships with local radiologists, surgeons, medical specialists and physiotherapists and is able to coordinate the multi-disciplinary team to promote the highest standards of care.
He is highly proficient in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound which he uses within the clinical assessment to facilitate a rapid diagnosis, as well as to provide guided injections.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Royal Free Hospital, University of London (proxime accessit to the University Gold Medal)
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Member of the British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Diploma in Sport & Exercise Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (winner of the Macleod Medal)
- Fellow of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (UK)
- Fellow of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (Ireland)