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Dr. Rahul Lakhera

General Practitioner, Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

Leeds, LS20 8AR

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16 years of experience

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16 years of experience

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Dr Rahul Lakhera is an MSK doctor at The Wharfedale Clinic offering private MSK consultations consisting of an assessment, diagnosis and intervention.

Rahul graduated in Medicine from the University of Nottingham in 2007, following which he moved to West Yorkshire for his junior doctor years. Rotations in rheumatology and A&E shaped his early interest in musculoskeletal medicine. After completing his GP training in 2012 he developed a career combining General Practice with jobs in elite sport. In 2016 he completed a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine at The University of Bath. Previous jobs in sport and musculoskeletal medicine include:

  • Club Doctor Bradford Bulls RLFC, 2014-15
  • Academy and Assistant First Team Doctor Leeds United FC, 2015-2019
  • GP with a Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine with Connect Health for Wakefield NHS, 2017-2018
  • U18s match day doctor for Leeds United FC, 2020-21

He has been working as a GP and Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead for One Medical Group in the NHS in Leeds since 2018 . He's also continued his involvement in elite sport as academy doctor for Hull City FC since 2021 and occasional match day doctor for rugby league clubs in Super League and the Championship. He has been a member of the British Association of Sports Medicine (BASEM) since 2017.

With a keen interest in Progressive Medicine and root causes of chronic problems, Rahul will develop sustainable management plans to address the multiple systems that interact with musculoskeletal presentations.

Main services provided by Dr Rahul Lakhera:

  • Musculoskeletal consultations for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of all causes (e.g. conditions arising through trauma, occupational or sport and exercise pursuits and degenerative conditions)
  • Diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Landmark and ultrasound guided injections of joints and soft tissues with Corticosteroid or Hyaluronic Acid (viscosupplements)
  • Caudal epidural injections
  • Prolotherapy
  • Acupuncture – Western and Chinese Methods
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Provides services to patients of all ages

Subspecialties
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Sports Injury

All conditions and treatments
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ligament Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Bursitis (Hip)
  • Bursitis (Shoulder)
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Cricket Injury
  • Dance Injury
  • Joint Injection
  • Acupuncture
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Prolotherapy
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Soft Tissue Injection
  • Ultrasound

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6162431


Qualifications

Sports and Exercise Medicine Diploma, 2016 - University of Bath

MRCGP, 2012 – Dewsbury, Wakefield and Pontefract GP Training Scheme

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, 2007 – University of
Nottingham

Bachelor of Medical Sciences, 2005 – University of Nottingham

British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine - Member

Royal College of General Practitioners - Member

Medical Protection Society - Member


languages spoken
  • English

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The Wharfedale Clinic Barden House

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50 Park Road, Guiseley,, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS20 8AR
50 Park Road, Guiseley,, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS20 8AR
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09:00 - 16:30
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Friday
09:00 - 12:30
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