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About Dr Dionisio Izquierdo

Dr Dionisio Izquierdo is a Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine and a Fellow of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (FFSEM). He has extensive experience supporting people of all ages with acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems � from everyday pain to complex sports injuries � whether you're an elite athlete or simply want to stay active.

He is fluent in Spanish and offers consultations in both English and Spanish.

Clinical Expertise:

* Dionisio is highly skilled in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and provides a wide range of ultrasound-guided treatments, including Arthrosamid, corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid, PRP and more.

* He also offers shockwave therapy and tailored exercise prescriptions to help patients recover safely and effectively.

Training and Qualifications:

* Medical degree from University College London (UCL), 2012

* Internal Medicine training with an interest in Cardiology

* MSc in Sport & Exercise Medicine (Merit), UCL, 2019

* Higher Specialist Training in Sport & Exercise Medicine, London Deanery

* Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Distinction), University of East London

Current Roles:

* Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust

* Academy Doctor, Fulham FC

* Matchday medical co-ordinator for Arsenal Women's First Team at the Emirates Stadium

Experience in Elite Sport:

Dionisio has worked extensively within elite sport, including roles with:

* Arsenal Women (Lead Doctor)

* West Ham United (Academy and Women's First Team)

* Brentford FC

* The Football Association (FA)

* European Tour Golf

* Eurocup basketball

* London Marathon

* The School Games

* National NHS Dance Injury Clinic.

Academic and Professional Contributions:

* Honorary Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London (Sport & Exercise Medicine BSc and MSc programmes)

* Council Member, Royal Society of Medicine Sport & Exercise Medicine Section

* Member, Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine Communications Committee

* Former Faculty Registrar Representative (3-year term)

Patient-Centred Approach:

* Dionisio is passionate about helping people return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible. He focuses on holistic, non-surgical management, working closely with patients to achieve long-term recovery and wellbeing.

During your appointment with Dionisio, you'll receive a careful and considered assessment tailored to you to identify the underlying cause of your issue.

If helpful, Dionisio can use diagnostic ultrasound during the consultation to visualise tissues and structures in real time. This allows him to explain clearly what's going on and discuss the most appropriate non-surgical treatments for you. These may include ultrasound-guided injections, shockwave therapy, structured rehabilitation, or arranging further imaging or specialist input.

Outside of Work:

* In his spare time, Dionisio enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and training at Third Space gym.

Procedures and Treatments Offered:

* Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

* Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injections

* Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation) Injections

* Ultrasound-Guided Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

* Ultrasound-Guided High-Volume Injections / Hydrodissection

* Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Hydrodistension for Frozen Shoulder

* Ultrasound-Guided Barbotage for Calcific Tendinopathy

* Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

* Ultrasound-Guided Arthrosamid

Areas of interest

Sports related Injuries
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Football Injuries
Female Athlete Health
Adolescent Sports Medicine
Paediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine
Bone Stress Injuries/Stress Fractures
Dance Medicine
Bone Health
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
Osteoarthritis including post-traumatic knee Osteoarthritis
Tendon Problems (tendinopathy)
Exercise Medicine to improve chronic health conditions
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapy

Medical secretaries

• Pure Sports Medicine - St Paul's
• 1 New Change London EC4M 9AF
• 020 4527 6786
• clinical.stpauls@puresportsmed.com

• Sophie Jess
• Carter & George Practice 17-21 Fore Street Hertford SG14 1DH
• 01992 446725
• sophie@carterandgeorge.co.uk