Dr Richard Collins
Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
Introduction
Dr Richard Collins is a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine with extensive clinical experience of treating recreational exercisers and high-performance athletes, as well as individuals with non-exercise related joint, bone and soft tissue disorders. He is experienced in the practice of diagnostic ultrasound and image guided injection procedures and aims to optimise non-surgical management and coordinate the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best evidenced care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MBBS
- MRCGP
- DipSEM
- FFSEM (UK&I)
- PGCert MSKUS
Specialist Interests
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound & guided injections
- Lower & upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
- Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation care
Sporting Interests
- Raquet sports
- Gym training
- Hiking
Richard is a Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultant with Over 25 years experience working in and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to promote the highest standards of care.
Richard qualified in Medicine with distinction from the University of London in 1998 and after initially training in General Practice went on to be awarded the Macleod Medal in 2017 for excellence in the Sports Medicine Diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and, subsequently, Fellowship of the Faculties of Sport & Exercise Medicine in both the UK and Ireland in 2020. He helped develop the NHS Bedfordshire community musculoskeletal service and works as physician advisor for this service.
He has been a Consultant with the Defence Rehabilitation Service since 2021 and is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Badminton England. He has also worked with British Olympic and Paralympic athletes through the UK Sports Institute in a variety of sports including Gymnastics, Swimming, Archery, Triathlon, Judo, Boccia, Rugby and Athletics.
Sport & Exercise Medicine focuses on the non-surgical management of injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and exercise related illnesses and prioritises a holistic assessment to ensure treatment is tailored to each person’s specific needs. Over 25 years working in Bedford and Milton Keynes, Richard has established excellent working relationships with local GPs, medical specialists and physiotherapists and is able to coordinate the multi-disciplinary team to promote the highest standards of care.
- Chief Medical Officer, Badminton England (current)
- Sports Physician, UK Sports Institute (current)
- Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Regional Rehabilitation Unit RAF Halton, Ministry of Defence (current)
- Musculoskeletal Physician, Circle Health Group (current)
- Match Day Doctor, England Rugby (2017-2020)
- General Practitioner (2003-2014)
Richard’s Services
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Richard’s Locations
Milton Keynes
Vitalscan, 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FH
Conveniently located within Vitalscan, our Milton Keynes clinic offers appointments with Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultants with easy access to imaging when needed.
Opening Times
Opening Times- Alternating Mondays: 8:30am – 12:30m / closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 1:30pm – 5pm
- Weekends & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating, entrance, car park and toilet are all available at this location.