Dr David Whittaker
Consultant in Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Introduction
Dr. David Whittaker is a Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine with an interest in acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.Based in the St Paul’s clinic, he works closely with colleagues to deliver appropriate investigations and treatment, and has extensive experience as a doctor within elite sport including tennis, football and Olympic disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BMBS
- FFSEM
- Dip
- MSK
- PGDip (SEM)
- PGCert (MSK Ultrasound)
Specialist Interests
- Sports Injuries
- Overuse Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Tendinopathy
- Ultrasound Guided Injections
- Racket Sports Injuries
- Tennis Related Injuries and Rehabilitation
- Shockwave therapy
- Gait Analysis
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Paediatric and adolescent sport and exercise medicine
Sporting Interests
- Running
- Tennis
- Squash
- Rugby
- Football
- Netball
Dr. Whittaker is a Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine with extensive experience in managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.
Dr Whittaker is a Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine who has extensive experience managing acute and chronic problems. He is also qualified in musculoskeletal ultrasound and injections.
David completed his consultant training programme in London which included working at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health. He was awarded the Donald McLeod Medal as the highest performing candidate during examinations for membership of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine, and has worked across a variety of elite sporting domains, including with high level footballers, Olympians and Paralympians.
David has also worked as a doctor at the Lawn Tennis Association and has a particular interest in musculoskeletal problems associated with racquet sports. Outside of Pure Sports Medicine, David works at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and is a passionate runner, tennis and squash player.
Currently Works At
Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Work Experience
The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust.
Other Experience
Club Doctor at AFC Wimbledon and worked with elite footballers at Brentford Football Club, worked with elite tennis players as Doctor to the Lawn Tennis Association, worked with athletes including Olympians and Paralympians at the English Institute of Sport and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Sport & Exercise Medicine
David’s Locations
St Paul’s
1 New Change, London EC4M 9AB
Our St Paul’s clinic occupies a prime location on the 1st floor of the One New Change development, convenient to Cannon Street, Mansion House and Blackfriars. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Opening Times
Opening Times- Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
AccessibilityStep free access including lifts in One New Change and accessible toilet, shower and changing facilities in clinic.
