Dr James Noake
Consultant in Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine
“Dr Noake gave me first class treatment when I visited his clinic with a potentially sports career ending proximal hamstring tendinopathy. He showed me kindness, empathy and a genuine interest in returning me to Triathlon, the sport I love. Thanks to his professionalism and clinical expertise, my treatment outcomes surpassed all expectations and I was able to podium at the World Championships 9 months later. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone seeking treatment for a sports injury” Karen Murphy, Age group Triathlete, 3 x world champion
Introduction
QUALIFICATIONS
- MBChB
- MBS
- MRCS(Ed)
- MRCP(UK)
- MSc(SEM)
- FFSEM(UK&I)
- PGcMedUS
Specialist Interests
- Complex cases
- Hip, groin & buttock pain
- Interventional ultrasound
- Nerve problems
- Paediatric sports injuries
- Foot & ankle injuries
Sporting Interests
- Athletics
- Rugby / contact sports
- Gym / weights
James has over a decade of experience in elite sport, working with London Irish RFC, UK Athletics, GB paralympic teams and national teams in football, rugby, cricket, basketball and hockey.
A specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM), Dr Noake graduated from Birmingham University in 2002 and completed surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics in the Midlands. He holds a Master’s in SEM from Queen Mary University of London and became a fellow of the SEM faculty in 2009.
James’ clinical expertise includes musculoskeletal injury management, supported by postgraduate qualifications in medical ultrasound. He has held leadership roles within the NHS, including clinical lead for orthopaedics and SEM, and contributed to developing multidisciplinary SEM services at Imperial College NHS Trust.
With over a decade of experience in elite sport, James has served as head doctor for London Irish RFC since 2012 and worked with UK Athletics, the GB Paralympic squad, and several national teams across rugby, football, cricket, basketball, and hockey. He also provided medical support at major events including the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
Currently Works At
Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Pure Sports Medicine Bank and Raynes Park since 2015 and Head Doctor (7 years) and now Consultant to London Irish RFC.
Work Experience
Honorary Consultant Charing Cross Hospital, Consultant SEM and MSK Lead for Herts Valleys CCG, Consultant SEM, Bupa Reading, Consultant SEM at Spire Hartswood, Brentwood and Event cover and Team Doctor / Consultant for: British Gymnastics, UKA, GB Hockey, Essex CCC, GB Paralympic squad, Esher RFC, Women’s RFU, London Olympics 2012 (Polyclinic Physician) and UK Schools Games.
Other Experience
Trained as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, then Acute Medicine (including Rheumatology) before MSc in SEM, Completed specialist training in Sport & Exercises Medicine (London rotation CCT 2013), Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery posts, Rheumatology & general medicine posts in Oxford Deanery, DMRC Military Rehabilitation Centre, Anatomy Lecturer, Birmingham University, created NHS Herts Valleys CCG Musculoskeletal Interface Service, ‘The Tendon Clinic’ lead, The Chelmsford Private Hospital, Honorary lecturer SEM QMUL MSc and Tutor practical / interventional SMUG US courses.
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Knee Pain Programme Packages
James’s Locations
Bank
41 – 47 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AR
Our Bank clinic on Threadneedle Street is located in the heart of the Square Mile, convenient to Bank, Bishopsgate, Leadenhall and Monument with extended opening hours. 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 via side entrance with the entire clinic on ground level, accessible toilet and shower facilities and gym area.
