Mr Kash Akhtar – Consultant Knee Sports Surgeon
Dr James Noake
Consultant in Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine
- 22 September, 2026
- Complex Musculoskeletal Injury Clinic
- Stories
- 1 min read

“I have worked closely with James for over a decade, and during that time he has become one of the clinicians whose opinion I value most.
We regularly discuss shared patients, often before they attend clinic, and I have seen first-hand the depth of his knowledge, clinical judgement and unwavering commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
On numerous occasions, I have referred patients to him when conventional imaging, including X-rays and MRI, has failed to provide a clear diagnosis.
His ability to perform a detailed dynamic ultrasound assessment frequently identifies pathology that static imaging has missed, allowing a diagnosis to be made where uncertainty previously existed.
Equally impressive is his ability to translate that diagnosis into effective treatment, through expertly performed ultrasound-guided injections and coordination with elite physiotherapists.
James combines technical excellence with sound clinical judgement, ensuring that every procedure is undertaken for the right indication and with the patient’s best interests at heart.
Above all, James is a thoughtful, compassionate and genuinely patient-centred doctor. He is meticulous in his approach, generous with his time and someone whose clinical judgement I trust implicitly.
Perhaps the highest compliment I can pay him is this: if I had a musculoskeletal problem myself, or if a member of my own family needed expert assessment and treatment, James would be one of the very first people I would turn to.
Hand on heart, I can recommend him without reservation.”
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