
Dr Rahul Lakhera
BMed Sci, BMBS, MRCGP, DipSEM, PGCert MSKUS
Musculoskeletal Medicine & Sports Doctor
Rahul graduated in Medicine from the University of Nottingham in 2007, following which he moved to West Yorkshire for his junior doctor years. Rotations in rheumatology and A&E shaped his early interest in musculoskeletal medicine. After completing his GP training in 2012 he developed a career combining General Practice with jobs in elite sport. He has completed a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine at The University of Bath and Post Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from The University College of Osteopathy. He has also been a member of the British Association of Sports Medicine (BASEM) since 2017.
Previous jobs in sport and musculoskeletal medicine include:
- Club Doctor Bradford Bulls RLFC, 2014-15
- Academy and Assistant First Team Doctor Leeds United FC, 2015-2019
- GP with a Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine with Connect Health for Wakefield NHS, 2017-2018
- Academy Doctor Leeds United FC, 2020-2021
- Academy Doctor Hull City FC, 2021-2023
Since 2018 he has been working as a GP and Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead for One Medical Group in the NHS in Leeds. He also continues his involvement in elite sport as a match day doctor for Leeds Rhinos.
With a keen interest in Progressive Medicine and root causes of chronic problems, Rahul will develop sustainable management plans to address the multiple systems that interact with musculoskeletal presentations.
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Works with a limited number of health insurers (please contact reception for details)