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Dr Noel Pollock

Dr Noel Pollock

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

London, W1T 7HA

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21 years of experience

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Verified profile

21 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.98

31 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
4.97
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.97
Explanation

70 recommendations for:

Running Injuries(14)
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)(10)
Joint Injury(7)
Other(39)

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About

Dr Noel Pollock is a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine. He graduated with Honours in Medicine from Queen’s University Belfast and completed an MSc with Distinction in Sport & Exercise Medicine at Bath University in 2006. He was one of the first cohort of 8 specialist SEM trainees in the UK.

Dr Pollock has an extensive background in sports medicine and has served as team doctor for the British Track and Field team for 15 years between 2006 and 2021, attending numerous Olympic, Paralympic, World, and European championships. He also served as Chief Medical Officer for the British Athletics medical team between 2016 and 2021 and as UKA Chief Medical Advisor with a governance and oversight remit between 2021 and 2023.

Dr Pollock has published work in various areas of sports medicine, including muscle injury classification and rehabilitation, female athlete health, elite athlete health management, bone stress injury, and Achilles tendinopathy. He is also a former endurance runner and has won national titles and international honors for Northern Ireland in cross country, 5k, and 1500m.

Currently, Dr Pollock works as a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), on Tottenham Court Road, and Chiswick Medical Centre, where he provides clinical services for all patients with musculoskeletal pain or injury. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling regularly and playing football at the weekend.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Running Injuries (20%)
  • Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) (14%)
  • Joint Injury (10%)
  • Sports Injuries (10%)
  • Musculoskeletal Injury (6%)
  • Others (40%)

Subspecialties
  • Sports Injury
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Endurance Sports Injuries
  • Running Injuries
  • Football Injury
  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Joint Injury
  • Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
  • Sports Medicine
  • Ligament Injury
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Cricket Injury
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Joint Injection
  • Ultrasound
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Soft Tissue Injection
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Prolotherapy
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6052902


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • The PHC
  • Benenden
  • Bupa Platinum

Location

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The Institute of Sport Exercise & Health (ISEH)

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170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
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4.85
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Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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4.73
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42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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Reviews

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Running Injuries (14)
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) (9)
Joint Injury (7)
Sports Injuries (5)
Injury Rehabilitation (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

31 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient.

14 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Musculoskeletal Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have seen Noel several times and he has always been excellent. To date he has sorted out my running related injuries.

01 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Running Injuries
Joint Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Noel was great at assessing me and giving me treatment

13 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Running Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Top man for sports-related injury evaluation and treatment.

24 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Sports Injury
Hip and Groin Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Noel was very thorough and recommended an MRI Scan. The scan was carried out and Noel explained the results of the scan very thoroughly. Noel’s advice regarding rehab was also excellent.

17 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Running Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional & demonstrated a lot of knowledge & experience.

12 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very thorough

23 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Running Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly and professional. Dr Pollock was very proactive in dealing with my condition. I am happy with the advice he has given me.

16 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly and understanding. Explained all his decisions and answered all of my questions allowing me to gain a greater understanding

15 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sports Injuries
Joint Injury
Sports Medicine

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He clearly has an excellent grasp of his subject and explained it very clearly

20 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sports Injury
Joint Injection
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Sports Injuries (2)
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) (1)
Musculoskeletal Injury (1)
Sports Medicine (1)

2 endorsements

Noel and I work closely together managing patients' hip and knee conditions. All patients that are referred to/from him have a high opinion of him and find him personable and professional. Would highly recommend.

14 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Sports Injuries
Sports Medicine
Hip and Groin Pain

Mr Mazin Ibrahim

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Noel is a top rate sports physician and world authority on running-related sports medicine issues.

11 May 2021
Endorsed for
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Musculoskeletal Injury

Professor James Hull

Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr Noel Pollock's reviews like?

Dr Noel Pollock's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 31 reviews

What languages does Dr Noel Pollock speak?

Dr Noel Pollock speaks English

Where is Dr Noel Pollock located?

Dr Noel Pollock primarily practices at The Institute of Sport Exercise & Health (ISEH), located at 170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
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