Dr Glen Rae
MBChB, MScSEM, FSEM(UK)
26 years of experience
Washington, NE38 9JZ
7 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Daniel Dowen
26 years of experience
Washington, NE38 9JZ
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Daniel Dowen
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About Dr Glen Rae
Dr Glen Rae is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Dr Rae works with a variety of patients, including both professional athletes, amateur athletes as well as non-athletes.
He qualified from Leeds Medical school in 1999 and then completed his postgraduate Sports and Exercise diploma and MSc at the University of Bath, on the Specilist Register for Sports and Exxercise Medicine (SEM) since 2017.
He has spent over 25 years working within professional football including as Head of Sports Science and Medicine and First Team Doctor at Sunderland AFC. He was part of the backroom staff with the FA England U20 side that won the U20 FIFA World Cup in South Korea in 2017. He is also a Horseracing Resident Medical Officer looking after jockeys at at Newcastle Racecourse.
He is currently the England Senior Mens Cricket Team Doctor working with boith red and white ball squads between matches and when touring.
A wide range of patients seek Dr Rae's expertise ranging from international-level athletes and amateur athletes from a number of sports, to non sporting individuals requiring an improvement in musculoskeletal pain, mobility and health for everyday tasks inorder to improve their quality of life.
Dr Rae's practice is centred around providing patients with comprehensive care. This includes consultations, diagnoses, investigations, and personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's individual needs.
Subspecialties
- Sports Injury
- Exercise Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4632593
Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
No. 4632593
Education
University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 1999
University of Bath
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Graduated 2011
University of Teesside
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Graduated 2013
Publications
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01 / 05 / 2004
Improving patient understanding of hip and knee arthroplasty: a prospective study of the role of experienced, dedicated nurse practitioners in the pre-admission setting
Published in Clinical Governance Bulletin
23 / 02 / 2013
Practical approach to exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in athletes
Published in Primary Care Respiratory Journal
10 / 03 / 2015
Physiotherapist prescribing in lower back pain: A case study
Published in Nurse Prescribing
02 / 10 / 2015
Assessment of Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure of Male Adolescent Academy-Level Soccer Players during a Competitive Week - PubMed
Published in Nutrients
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Cigna
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Healix Health Services
- The Exeter
- Bupa Fee Assured
Fees
New appointment
£180Follow-up appointment
£115
Locations
Spire Washington Hospital
Picktree Ln, Washington, Washington, United Kingdom, NE38 9JZ
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Glen Rae listens to patients, is professional, and gives clear explanations. He conducts thorough examinations, leading to detailed diagnoses and treatment plans. This reassures patients. Dr Rae takes time during consultations, addresses all questions, and provides full explanations for investigations like MRI scans. Dr Rae commonly addresses conditions such as hip and groyne pain, back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain.
asssesament followed by X-Ray. A full description of diagnosis was provided and discussed a set of options for future treatments
Dr Rae took the time to listen to the issues I’ve been having and clearly explained what he believed was the cause. Everything was approached in a professional manor and I was very pleased with the service I received.
Dr Rae took the time to listen to me, gave me clear explanations and also to check my understanding and see if I had further questions. Very happy with the whole experience.
Excellent experience with Dr. Rae. He took the time to listen to my symptoms and quickly identified the likely mechanical cause of my hip pain and muscle weakness. He is professional and very clear in his explanations.
I was really impressed. I felt listened to and hope that my follow up treatment resolves a long term issue for me.
Appointment on time. Doctor was really thorough with a good examination and very pleasant to talk to.
I had a very positive experience with my doctor. He was professional, empathetic, and took the time to truly understand the pain I was experiencing. I felt listened to and supported throughout the consultation, which made a real difference. His knowledge and clear explanation of my condition and the treatment options going forward gave me confidence in the care plan. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable doctor.
Fantastic manner - very knowledgeable nothing too Much trouble
Clear advice given by Glen. Lovely manner and clear structure given to support my treatment. Happy to answer my questions and was very helpful overall.
Skill Endorsements
Dr Rae is a highly respected sports medicine doctor with a wealth of experience in managing all sports injuries as well as more generic musculoskeletal presentations. His background of both being a sports doctor with significant exposure to the world of rehabilitation and physiotherapy, places him in a unique position of being able to offer an expert opinion from a variety of angles. As the current doctor for the England cricket team, and having previously been linked to various premiership football clubs, his ability to diagnose and give meaningful treatment plans consistently helps to impr...
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10 Mar 2026
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What are Dr Glen Rae's reviews like?
Dr Glen Rae's overall patient rating is 4.91 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 25 reviews.
What languages does Dr Glen Rae speak?
Dr Glen Rae speaks English
Where is Dr Glen Rae located?
Dr Glen Rae primarily practices at Spire Washington Hospital, located at Picktree Ln, Washington, Washington, United Kingdom, NE38 9JZ
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Does Dr Glen Rae accept new patients?
Dr Glen Rae generally accepts new patients.
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