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Dr Sam Botchey

Dr Sam Botchey

Sports & Exercise Medicine (consultant) 07290517

 

  • Bupa Platinum consultant
  • Fee assured
  • Open Referral network
Overview
Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Open Referral network

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Sam Botchey is a renowned Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport, and Exercise Medicine (SEM) with expertise in managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and performance optimisation. His patients range from elite athletes and high performers to everyday exercisers and individuals seeking relief from chronic pain or arthritis.

Dr Botchey is passionate about non-surgical management, using advanced diagnostic tools and innovative treatments to provide accurate diagnoses and comprehensive management plans. His goal is to help patients of all ages and activity levels return to the activities they love, whether that's high-performance sport or improving everyday function.

Having firsthand experience of injuries, he understands the frustrations of recovery and works closely with his patients to develop tailored, holistic care plans that address their physical, mental, and social needs.

Experience and Expertise:

* Dr Botchey brings over a decade of extensive experience in elite sports, the NHS, and the private sector:

Elite Sports Medicine:

* Pitchside Tunnel Doctor for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Consultant for NFL teams during the London Games
* Experience with England Football Teams (senior and development squads), Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Premiership Rugby, and UK Sport
Former roles across a variety of sports, including rugby, hockey, golf, and athletics

Comprehensive MSK Care:

* Specialist experience with roles in the NHS, including Frimley ICB's Advanced MSK Service
*Civilian SEM Consultant at the Ministry of Defence Aldershot Regional Rehabilitation Unit
* Experience managing paediatric, adolescent, and veteran MSK conditions

Pioneering Diagnostics and Treatments:

* Advanced skills in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures, ensuring real-time precision
* Expertise in cutting-edge treatments, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Arthrosamid� for knee osteoarthritis, and shockwave therapy
* Collaborative approach with orthopaedic surgeons, ensuring patients receive the best care when surgical opinions are needed

What to Expect at Your Appointment

During your consultation, Dr Botchey will:

* Listen carefully to your concerns and provide a thorough assessment.

* Use advanced diagnostic tools, including musculoskeletal ultrasound, to provide an accurate diagnosis on the spot.

* Explain your condition clearly, empowering you to take control of your care.

* Develop a personalised treatment plan, incorporating evidence-based non-surgical techniques and seamless collaboration with physiotherapists, performance specialists, and orthopaedic colleagues if required.

Dr Botchey believes in a patient-first philosophy, ensuring every patient receives world-class care, whether they are an elite athlete or looking to improve their everyday mobility and function.


Why Choose Dr Sam Botchey?

* Dr Botchey stands out as one of the UK's leading specialists in non-surgical musculoskeletal care and sports medicine, offering a vast array of advanced treatments for patients of all backgrounds. His elite sports experience, combined with a patient-first philosophy and access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, ensures exceptional outcomes for his patients.

If you are seeking comprehensive care for injuries, chronic pain, or performance improvement, Dr Botchey provides trustworthy, expert guidance tailored to your unique needs.

Areas of interest

Sports injuries; Sports Medicine: Ultrasound Guided injections; Diagnostic ultrasonography; Back pain; Neck pain; Elbow pain; Ankle pain; Foot pain; Shoulder Pain; Knee Pain; Hip Pain; Groin pain; heel pain; Osteoarthritis; Arthritis; Stress Fractures; Bone pain; Muscle pain; Joint pain; Dance injuries; Sleep; nutrition; posture; stress; mental health; Regenerative medicine; Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections; Prolotherapy; Hyaluronic Acid (viscosupplementation) injections; Extracorporeal shockwave therapy; musculoskeletal medicine injury; overuse injuries; sport doctor; paediatric medicine; Running injuries; Tendonitis; Tendinopathy; Shin splints; Hip disorders; Rugby Medicine; Golf Medicine; Football medicine; Tennis Medicine; MSK doctor; sports injury doctor; MSK pathway; sports injury specialist; impingement; ITB; Plantar fasciitis; Tennis elbow; Golfers elbow; Rotator cuff; Sciatica; Chronic pain; Muscle injury; Bursitis; Carpal tunnel; Longevity; Performance Optimisation

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Procedures completed

  • 20365

    Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (>50)

  • W9030

    Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral - (5-50)

    Spire Thames Valley Hospital (5-50) Syon Clinic (1-5)

  • XR180

    Ultrasound guided drainage of fluid collection - (1-5)

    Syon Clinic (1-5)

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