Dr Richard Collins

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.

Lower Limb Injuries, Ultrasound guided injections, Upper limb injuries, Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation care

Racquet Sports, Gym Training and Hiking

Chief Medical Officer, Badminton England, Sports Physician, UK Sports Institute, Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Regional Rehabilitation Unit RAF Halton, Ministry of Defence and Musculoskeletal Physician, Circle Health Group

Match Day Doctor, England Rugby (2017−2020) and General Practitioner (2003−2014)