Dr Richard Seah

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

London, NW8 7JA

24 years of experience
Verified profile

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

London, NW8 7JA

24 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.93

32 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.94
Overall Experience
4.94
Bedside manner
4.91
Explanation

11 of 52 total recommendations are for:

Knee Pain(4)
Shoulder Pain(4)
Sports & Exercise Medicine(3)
Other(41)

Recent patient review

06 Feb 2023

Excellent consultant. ...

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About

Dr Richard Seah is a consultant in musculoskeletal and sports & exercise medicine at RNOH Stanmore. He consults privately at the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH), The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront & Pure Sports Medicine, Canary Wharf, London. He is also an honorary sports physician at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust & British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM).

Dr Seah is interested in all aspects of musculoskeletal and sports injury, including acute traumatic injury, chronic overuse injury, and myofascial pain syndromes. He oversees all aspects of the management process, from diagnosis to rehabilitation and subsequent injury prevention.

Dr Seah qualified in medicine in 1999 at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospitals Medical School, University of London. He went on to gain his IABSEM diploma and a Master's degree in SEM with distinction in 2005. He then trained for 4 years as a London Deanery SEM speciality registrar and spent a further year as a senior registrar. He has trained for a total of 12 years in the NHS. He is an accredited specialist and generalist and is also a qualified musculoskeletal sonographer.

Dr Seah has previously been a sports medicine doctor at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He has also worked with the English Institute of Sport, British Fencing, British Canoeing and Wheelchair Tennis. In addition, he was a medical officer for the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon for four years and the Wembley National Stadium event medical team for two years.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports & Exercise Medicine
  • Back Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Others

Specialties

  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Sports Injury

All conditions and treatments

  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Bursitis (Hip)
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Joint Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Injuries

Registered with

General Medical Council

4643302

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery Degree- MBBS. Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals Medical School, King's College London, University of London (1999)
  • Diploma in Child Health- DCH. Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (2002)
  • Master's Degree in Sport & Exercise Medicine (with Distinction)- MSc (Hons). University College London, University of London (2005)
  • Diploma in Sport & Exercise Medicine- DSEM (GB&I). Intercollegiate Academic Board of Sport & Exercise Medicine of Great Britain & Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2005)
  • FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2020)

Memberships:

  • UK Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (2006)
  • Irish Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (2006)
  • Academy of Medical Educators, UK (2010)
  • Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (2012)

languages spoken

  • Mandarin
  • English

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £260
  • Follow-up appointment: £190

insurers

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

Location

All locations

The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.61
(2159)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

Not available

Tuesday

09:00 - 12:15

Wednesday

13:30 - 19:00

Thursday

Not available

Friday

17:00 - 19:00

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Knee Pain (4)
Bursitis (Hip) (2)
Musculoskeletal Medicine (2)
Injury Rehabilitation (1)

32 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent consultant.

06 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Toe

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

Pleasant and thorough consultation.

28 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Rick was very understanding, explained everything clearly, and immediately organised the next steps in my treatment.

14 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Leg Pain
Sports Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent treatment everything explained. Treatment given and so far results have been brilliant.

05 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I left feeling that after he has assessed the MRI scan that I will receive an expert opinion of my complaint and the way to treat it

30 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Extremely professional, excellent diagnosis and explanation with an agreed action plan. I would highly recommended Rick.

11 Apr 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very professional

14 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Open, friendly, took his time to explain the suspected diagnosis, discussed a plan of action, also described how diagnostics would help, carried out one set of diagnostics himself at my first appointment and then recommended further diagnostics & gave a clear outline of route to recovery, as well as acupuncture work at the time in order to provide some more immediate relief from my injury,

14 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Calf Muscle Tear
Ultrasound
Injury Rehabilitation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Seah was compassionate and diagnosed me after years of pain

13 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip and Groin Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Friendly and provides clear upfront communication ahead of procedures. Helpful

12 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain
Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Endorsements

Have you worked with this specialist?

Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Sports & Exercise Medicine (3)
Musculoskeletal Injury (2)
Ankle Sprain (1)
Cartilage Injury (1)

3 endorsements

I have known Rick as a friend and colleague for many years, and he is a specialist in Sport and Exercise medicine. We have worked together treating patients with simple and complex problems. Rick is an exemplary professional, thorough and he gives patients the time they need to fully understand their condition/problem. On top of this, he is an extremely pleasant individual, and I have no hesitation recommending his services to my patients/friends and family.

21 Dec 2020
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Musculoskeletal Injury
Dance Injury
+ 31 more

Mr Amit Amin

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Rick is an experienced Sports Doctor and a good opinion.

02 Feb 2020
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Sports Injuries

Mr Sam Singh

Orthopaedic Surgery
I have referred patients to them

Most doctors treat just the problem presented to them. Rick refreshingly looks at patients as a whole and takes a very holistic approach to care. He spends a lot of time getting to know his patients and offers an exceptional standard of care.

27 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Musculoskeletal Injury

Mr Andrew Goldberg OBE

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Richard Seah's reviews like?

Dr Richard Seah's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews

What languages does Dr Richard Seah speak?

Dr Richard Seah speaks Mandarin and English

Where is Dr Richard Seah located?

Dr Richard Seah primarily practices at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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What are Dr Richard Seah working hours?

Dr Richard Seah is working , Tuesday (09:00 - 12:15), Wednesday (13:30 - 19:00), , Friday (17:00 - 19:00), ,

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