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Dr. Patrick O'Halloran

MBChB, PhD, FRCP, FRCGP, FFSEM

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

Live bookings available

15 years of experience

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

(+1 more)

49 connections in healthcare

4.99

/5

(144 reviews)

Live bookings available

15 years of experience

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

(+1 more)

49 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Musculoskeletal Injury
73
Sports Injuries
36
Injury Rehabilitation
21

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About Dr. Patrick O'Halloran

Dr Patrick O'Halloran is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine, based in the Midlands. He currently hold positions at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall and at the UK Sports Institute where he is the Team Physician to the British Gymnastics World Class Programme. He is also the Team Doctor for Prem Rugby's Bristol Bears.

He is passionate about musculoskeletal medicine and enjoys his role in working collaboratively with patients to help them do more of the things they love, whether that be high level sport or recreational pursuits.

He has experience in a variety of sports having previously taken on roles with Wolverhampton Wanderers, The Football Association, Gloucester Rugby, Worcester Warriors and the Rugby Football Union.

He has also been fortunate to be part of Team GB at the Paris Olympics 2024 and at the 2023 European Games as well as Team England at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.

Outside of sport he has also been a medical consultant to the Royal Ballet Company based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

He trained at the University of Birmingham and Queen Mary's University of London before beginning his career in Birmingham and then moving to Bath to train as a GP. Subsequently he returned to the Midlands to undertake Higher Specialist Training in Sport and Exercise Medicine.

During this period he undertook a PhD at the University of Birmingham in the field of Sport Related Concussion, an area in which he continues to have an active research interest.

He also enjoys medical education and is now the Clinical Director of the University of Bath Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc course, helping doctors to develop their experience and understanding in this field.


Subspecialties

  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Exercise Medicine
  • Sports Injury

Areas of expertise

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Musculoskeletal Injury
73
Sports Injuries
36
Injury Rehabilitation
21
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
17
Knee Pain
6
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
5
Knee Injury
5
Shoulder Pain
4
Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections
4
Hamstring Injury
3
Sciatica
3
Joint Injection
3
Leg Pain
2
Osteoarthritis
2
Hip and Groin Pain
2
Lower Back Pain
2
Back Pain
2
Exercise Medicine
1
Hand Injury
1
Dance Injury
1
Neck Pain
1
Sports Medicine
1
Ultrasound
1
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
1
Plantar Fasciitis
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Hip (Femoroacetabular) Impingement
1
Nerve Root Entrapment
1
Bursitis
1
Hip Deformity
1
Ankle Pain
1
Musculoskeletal Pain
1
Shin Splints
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Adolescent Athlete
Wrist Injury
Thigh Pain
Upper Back Pain
Tennis Injury
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tendon Injuries
Stress Fractures
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
Sports-Related Groin Pain
Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia)
Soft Tissue
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
Shoulder Impingement
Lateral (Outer) Hip Pain
Joint Pain
Joint Injury
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Growth-Related Injuries
Frozen Shoulder
Football Injury
Foot Pain
Finger Injury
Female Athlete Triad
Female Athlete Health
Endurance Sports Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elite Sport
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
Concussion
Cricket Injury
Cartilage Injury
Calf Pain
Bursitis (Hip)
Bursitis (Shoulder)
Buttock Pain
Bicep Injury
Arthritis (Shoulder)
Apophysitis
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
Ankle Tendonitis
Amenorrhea in Athletes
Adductor Strain
Achilles Tendon Problems
Pregnancy and MSK Pain
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
Soft Tissue Injection
Paradoxical Deconditioning Syndrome (Overtraining Syndrome)
Osteitis Pubis
Knee Injections
Exercise Prescription
Morton's Neuroma
Osgood Schlatter
Steroid Injection
Ligament Injury
Shoulder Hydrodilatation
Prolotherapy
Shockwave Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Radiculopathy
Orthobiologics
Rotator Cuff Injury
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Rugby Injury
Hip Injections
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Dance Medicine
Running Injuries
Exercise Advice
Shin Pain
Arthrosamid Injection
Soft Tissue Injury
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Registered with

  • General Medical Council

    No. 7130335


Education

University of Birmingham

MBChB-Medicine

Graduated 2011

Queen Mary, University of London

iBSc(Hons)-Sport and Exercise Medicine

Graduated 2009

University of Bath

MSc-Sport and Exercise Medicine

Graduated 2019

University of Birmingham

PhD-Salivary Biomarkers of Sport Related Concussion

Graduated 2021

Health Sciences University

PGDip-MSK Ultrasound

Graduated 2022

University of Dundee

PGCert-Medical Education

Graduated 2023


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

10 / 04 / 2025

Where's your head at? Perceptions and utilisation of concussion prevention and rehabilitation strategies in women's and men's rugby union

Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

19 / 09 / 2025

Peak Power: A Severity Measure for Head Acceleration Events Associated with Suspected Concussions - Sports Medicine

Published in Sports Medicine


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Vitality
  • General and Medical

Fees

  • New appointment

    £220
  • Follow-up appointment

    £140
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Nottingham Hospital

Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA

4.92(1,647 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
16:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
16:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

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Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital

Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL51 6SY

4.89(507 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Musculoskeletal Injury
73
Sports Injuries
36
Injury Rehabilitation
21

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr. Patrick O'Halloran is professional, thorough, and clear in his patient interactions. He listens to concerns and gives clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans. He conducts comprehensive examinations; these can involve musculoskeletal ultrasound to assess injuries and establish a precise plan of action. Patients feel confident in his expertise; his practice focuses on musculoskeletal injury, sports injuries, and injury rehabilitation.

5
verified patient
07 Nov 2026

Very professional

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5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

Patrick was brillinat with Eve, so careful, kind and understanding of her issues feel like we have a good plan in place to resove her pain issues.

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5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

Everything exceptionally well explained. Very informative and helpful.

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5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

From start to finish I found Dr O'Halloran to be very professional, attentive, and easy to talk to. He took on board all that was said with interest and gave concise and informative information in return. I had a clear idea of the proposed plan of care, treatment, what to expect and follow-up information. Active management was undertaken with care and consideration and I felt fully supported throughout. Thank you.

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Extremely reassuring, invoking confidence from the off. Gut the the heart of the issue v quickly. Empathetic. Explained his thinking to me. Outlined proposed actions. I cane away from the appointment feeling very hopeful and am so appreciative

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Night and day compared to recent appointments with other doctors. Warm, inquisitive and genuinely listened to my symptoms instead of ignoring me. 3 month issue with multiple scans and one appointment with Dr O’Halloran and I now have a treatment plan.

5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Professional, polite and very clear. Not rushed through the appointment, time taken to ensure full diagnosis.

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5
verified patient
04 Sep 2026

Excellent. Professional and friendly. Clearly explained what he was doing and why. Gave clear non-jargon explanations of his thoughts and findings. Very happy with my appointment Nuffield was welcoming and staff very friendly and helpful

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5
verified patient
01 Sep 2026

Dr O’Halloran has an excellent bedside manner. He listens to all your concerns and is very thorough in his clinical assessment. He explains the options very clearly and makes you feel very involved in the decision process. He came highly recommended and lived up to my expectations. Thank you for helping me to understand my clinical problems and how to move forward in managing it with hope for the future.

5
verified patient
24 Aug 2026

Dr o'halloran explained everything very clearly

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FAQ

What are Dr. Patrick O'Halloran's reviews like?

Dr. Patrick O'Halloran's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 144 reviews.

What languages does Dr. Patrick O'Halloran speak?

Dr. Patrick O'Halloran speaks English

Where is Dr. Patrick O'Halloran located?

Dr. Patrick O'Halloran primarily practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital, located at Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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Dr. Patrick O'Halloran is working Tuesday (16:00 - 20:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00)

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