Appointments at

St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS

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Sam Botchey

Sports & Exercise Medicine

13 years of experience
13 years of experience

PATIENT REVIEWS

4.99

Reviewed By

Doctify

About

Dr. Sam Botchey is a leading Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport, and Exercise Medicine (SEM), widely recognized for his expertise in diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sports-related injuries, and performance issues. He is dedicated to providing innovative, non-surgical treatments designed to help patients of all ages and activity levels return to the activities they love.

A Fellow of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine, Dr. Botchey trained at the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals SEM program at the renowned Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. He holds a master's degree in Sport, Medicine, Exercise, and Health from University College London and earned distinction in postgraduate studies in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

With over ten years of experience in elite professional sport, Dr. Botchey has collaborated with top-tier organizations, including the England Football Teams, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Premiership Rugby, and UK Sport. He currently serves as a Consultant for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and as an NFL Team Doctor for the London Games. His NHS roles include working within Frimley ICB’s Advanced MSK Service and as a civilian SEM Consultant at the Ministry of Defence Aldershot Regional Rehabilitation Unit.

Dr. Botchey’s practice is distinguished by the use of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, which ensures precision in both diagnosis and treatment. He specializes in advanced, evidence-based therapies, such as:

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
  • Hyaluronic Acid and Arthrosamid® injections for knee osteoarthritis
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Hydrodilatation for frozen shoulder
  • High-volume tendon injections

Dr. Botchey focuses on non-surgical and regenerative medicine approaches, collaborating closely with orthopedic specialists when surgery is required. His patient-focused, holistic care model integrates physiotherapists, performance experts, and functional medicine practitioners to provide seamless, multidisciplinary support.

Passionate about health optimization, longevity, and performance, Dr. Botchey incorporates advanced performance lab data to enhance his patients' health span, physical capability, and overall quality of life.

Treatments Offered

  • Diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Ultrasound-guided injections (corticosteroids, PRP, hyaluronic acid, Arthrosamid®)
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
  • Hydrodilatation for frozen shoulder
  • High-volume tendon injections

Areas of Expertise

  • Sports injuries and performance optimization
  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain (arthritis, bursitis, sciatica, osteoarthritis)
  • Overuse injuries (tendinopathy, shin splints, plantar fasciitis)
  • Joint, tendon, and muscle pain
  • Pediatric and adolescent MSK conditions
  • Regenerative medicine and non-surgical interventions

With his extensive experience, cutting-edge treatments, and commitment to collaboration, Dr. Botchey ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care tailored to their specific needs.

Subspecialities

Musculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Injury, Exercise Medicine, Rheumatology

All procedures

  • Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Joint Injection
  • Ultrasound
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Biomechanics and Gait Analysis
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
  • Dance Medicine
  • Exercise Advice
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Exercise Testing
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Medical Report
  • Medicolegal
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • PRP Treatment
  • Physical Fitness Assessment
  • Pregnancy & Postnatal Exercise
  • Prolotherapy
  • Rheumatology
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Soft Tissue Injection
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Video Consultation

All conditions

  • Musculoskeletal Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Joint Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Adolescent Athlete
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rugby Injury
  • Running Injuries
  • Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Amenorrhea in Athletes
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Ankle Tendonitis
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis (Foot)
  • Bursitis
  • Bursitis (Hip)
  • Bursitis (Shoulder)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Cricket Injury
  • Dance Injury
  • Endurance Sports Injuries
  • Female Athlete Health
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Football Injury
  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Gout
  • Hypermobility Syndrome
  • Ligament Injury
  • Metabolic Bone Disease
  • Perimenopause
  • Postmenopause
  • Pregnancy and MSK Pain
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Reactive Arthritis
  • Rehabilitation
  • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
  • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
  • Shin Splints
  • Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
  • Soft Tissue
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stress Fractures
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Tennis Injury
  • Wrist Pain

Languages

English

Qualifications

MBBS, BSc, MSc, MRCEM, PGCert (MSK Ultrasound), FFSEM

Registered with

General Medical Council: 7290517

Locations

St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS

  • Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Consultation Fees

New appointment: £350

Follow-up appointment: £200

Reviews

Overall Rating

Overall rating

Overall experience

5 / 5

Personal care received

4.99 / 5

Explanation of care provided

4.99 / 5

PATIENT REVIEWS

4.99

Reviewed By

Doctify