Dr. Sam Barke
MBBS
15 years of experience
London, W1G 8SF
5 connections in healthcare
15 years of experience
London, W1G 8SF
5 connections in healthcare
About Dr. Sam Barke
Summary
Dr Sam Barke is Head of Sports Medicine at Meliora Medical. He specialises in adolescent sports injuries and concussion, with extensive experience across elite and community sport. He is nationally recognised for his work in youth concussion and safe return to sport.
Full Bio
Dr Sam Barke is the Head of Sports Medicine at Meliora Medical, with a specialist clinical focus on adolescent athletes and the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of concussion. He is known for his clear, evidence-based approach and for supporting young athletes and their families through recovery and return to sport.
Dr Barke has worked extensively across both elite and grassroots sport. His roles have included England Rugby academy doctor, match-day doctor for Harlequins and London Irish, lead doctor for the Rosslyn Park National School 7s, and medical officer for the International Weightlifting Federation. He has also been part of the medical teams at major international events, including the Commonwealth Games, the World Athletics Championships and the World Triathlon Series.
Over the past decade, Dr Barke has played a key role in advancing the understanding and management of concussion in children and adolescents. He regularly presents nationally and internationally on sports-related head injuries and is committed to improving safety and education in community sport. His work has featured in The Times, Rugby World, BT Sport and BBC News.
Dr Barke completed his medical training at King's College, London. He undertook postgraduate surgical training with a focus on Trauma and Orthopaedics and spent over ten years working in young adult hip surgery. He also holds additional qualifications in Sports Medicine and Pre-Hospital Care.
Subspecialties
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Sports Injury
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7084310
Qualifications
MBBS King's College London 2010
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Self-pay only
Locations
Meliora Medical Group
48 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8SF
Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Dr. Sam Barke is professional, clear, and knowledgeable with patients. He provides quick diagnosis for injuries like concussions and knee pain. Patients value his careful checks, clear advice, and good plans for tests and recovery. His work helps young athletes with sports injuries.
Absolutely brilliant, couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Always reassuring and I owe him a huge amount for getting me back on track.
Dr Barke has been so supportive of our son while working out the right course of action for his sporting injury. He was proactive helping us find the right specialist for the exact injury our son has and has supportied him throughout other injuries too. Always advising and helping.
Since first assessing my 14 year old child, Dr Barke engagement has been great both with my son and parents! Dr Barke offered clear guidance and took the time to keep in touch during the whole process- something as parents we valued so much as it was something we had never faced before helping us understand and have confidence iin that our child got the best outcome- Thank you Dr Barke!
Dr Barke has provided excellent medical advice and care for my eldest Son at Harrow School. My son has suffered three significant injuries this season, a ripped hip flexor, a bad concussion and a stress fracture of the back. For each injury Dr Barke has been very clear in his medical analysis, has taken time to correctly assess each procedure, has provided clear, nurturing and precise advise to my son which has calmed him and then provided a very clear pathway back to fitness via himself and the school physios. In my discussions with Dr Barke he has listened intently, taken on board opinions and historical information and then applied it very clearly to medical solutions available. I have been very impressed with him and his management of the team and have absolute confidence in him.
Our visit was excellent. Dr Barke was thorough, attentive and explained everything clearly. He organised the next steps straight away, including an MRI scan and even provided preliminary results on the same day! We felt informed and confident about the plan moving forward.
We have sought a second opinion regarding my son’s knee injury.
Great care! My injury was missed in A&E but picked up by Dr Barke straight away. He arranged for me to see a specialist sports knee surgeon within a few days and I’m now recovering from surgery. Dr Barke has checked in regularly which has been hugely reassuring and appreciated.
FAQ
What are Dr. Sam Barke's reviews like?
Dr. Sam Barke's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Sam Barke speak?
Dr. Sam Barke speaks English
Where is Dr. Sam Barke located?
Dr. Sam Barke primarily practices at Meliora Medical Group, located at 48 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8SF
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