Dr Michael Burdon
Consultant in Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine
“Michael’s help and advice over the last few years has been so important for my health as a professional swimmer. He is one of the best doctors I’ve ever known, always a phone call away. I am very glad to have had an opportunity to work with such a competent, professional doctor.” – Rūta Meilutytė, Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Champion
Introduction
Dr Mike Burdon is an experienced Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Pure Sports Medicine, specialising in musculoskeletal care for all patients, with expertise in diagnostic ultrasound, guided injections, and shockwave therapy, and a passion for physical exercise and running.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MBBS
- MSc
- MRCGP
- PGD(US)
- FFSEM(UK)
Specialist Interests
- Shoulder Pain
- MSK Conditions
- Bone Health
- Bone Stress Injuries
- Primary Care
- Running-related Medicine and Injury
- Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Aquatic Medicine
Sporting Interests
- Running
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Marathons
Mike is a Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine with extensive experience in general practice and professional sports, including rugby, football, diving, swimming, and hockey.
Dr Mike Burdon is a highly experienced Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine with an extensive previous general practice background.
He has worked in various professional sports including rugby, football, diving, swimming and hockey. He has worked at Pure Sports Medicine since 2015 and was previously head of Sports Medicine for the company. Mike also works for the Faculty of Sports Medicine as an appraiser of other doctors within the speciality.
Mike is passionate in providing musculoskeletal care to patients of all backgrounds — sporty or not! He is qualified and able to provide the following care when needed: diagnostic ultrasound scanning, guided injections and shockwave therapy.
Mike enjoys physical exercise himself and attends the gym on a regular basis. He is a very keen runner and has completed several marathons plus two 50km ultramarathons to date. Outside of sports and the gym, Mike is also a keen Salsa dancer, enjoying dance as another form of exercise.
Currently Works At
- Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pure Sports Medicine Kensington and Chancery Lane since 2015
- Chelsea Outpatients Centre with Pure Sports Medicine
- Private Clinic in Plymouth UK
- Clinical Fellow & Examiner, University of Bath Sports Medicine MSc
- Team Physician to England Football Association & GB Hockey
- Faculty Tutor, Centre of Ultrasound Studies, Bournemouth
Work Experience
Head of Sports Medicine for PSM from 2016 – 2019, MoD South West Rehabilitation Unit, Peninsula Sports Medicine, British Swimming & British Diving, Plymouth Argyle FC & Plymouth Albion RFC and Plymouth clinic and MOD from 2013 – 2015
Other Experience
GP for 16 years, initially qualified as a GP and worked at inner city practice as a partner 2000 – 2005, achieved Diploma in SEM in 2004 then MSc in 2008, worked for the Ministry of Defence for 7 years as specialist in Regional Rehabilitation Unit- managing injuries in Royal Marines, Army, Navy and Airforce, recognised on specialist register in SEM as a Consultant Dec 2013, operated private SEM clinic in Plymouth 2014 – 2016, Event Doctor for London 2012 Olympics (covering aquatic sports), Examiner and Tutor for Bath MSc course 2014-present, course Tutor on Bournemouth US course from 2015- present, was previously the Doctor for Plymouth College swimming program and Plymouth Leander, have taken part and completed 3 marathons and ultramarathons, was previously a board member for BASEM and Responsible Officer linked to GMC from 2016 – 2018
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Mike’s Locations
Kensington
Point West Building, 116 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4XR
Our Kensington clinic on Cromwell Road is located within the Point West Building, adjacent to David Lloyd. It is convenient to Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham and West London, and offers both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Opening Times
Opening Times- Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 8pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 6pm
- Saturday: 8:30am – 3pm
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
AccessibilityRamp access to clinic front door, accessible toilet facilities and gym areas. There is also lift access from ground to first floor and within David Lloyd.
