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Dr James Thing

Dr James Thing

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

London, NW8 9NH

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18 years of experience

23

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Verified profile
18 years of experience

23

Trusted Network

Patient Trust Score

4.99

85 patient reviews

19 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

147 recommendations for:

Sports Injuries(20)
Shockwave Therapy(19)
Sports & Exercise Medicine(19)
Other(89)

Recent patient review

04 Jan 2024

It was a real pleasure to meet Dr Thing and he quickly put me at ease...

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About

Dr James Thing is a dedicated consultant in Sport and Exercise medicine with previous experience as a general practitioner. He has previously worked as a Sports Doctor at the Olympics in 2012, he currently works as the British Athletics Event Lead Doctor co-ordinating care for world-class athletic events including British-based Diamond League athletics, the Anniversary Games and is a tournament doctor for the Lawn Tennis Association. He particularly enjoys a role as pitch-side doctor for Harlequins Rugby during premiership season.

His interests include Rugby and Athletics Medicine, Hand, Wrist and Elbow sports/musculoskeletal injuries, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), Lower limb tendon disorders including Achilles and Patellar tendinopathy, as well as plantar fasciitis, non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis (particularly knee, hip and hand/wrist) and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections.

Dr Thing undertakes a weekly NHS diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound list at the Royal London Hospital (Barts Health).


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Sports Injuries (14%)
  • Shockwave Therapy (13%)
  • Sports & Exercise Medicine (13%)
  • Injury Rehabilitation (12%)
  • Ultrasound (12%)
  • Others (37%)

Subspecialties
  • Sports Injury
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Ultrasound
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Physical Fitness Assessment

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6129909


Qualifications

Qualifications:

MBBS. BSc Imperial College School of Medicine 2005

MRCGP RCGP 2010

FFSEM FSEM 2014

Memberships:

British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM)

Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine

Royal College of General Practitioners.


languages spoken
  • English
  • French
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

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

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

4.76
(3233)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
Monday
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Wednesday
09:00 - 12:30
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4.77
(397)
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
Monday
13:15 - 17:15
Tuesday
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Thursday
09:00 - 14:00
Friday
13:00 - 17:00
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4.86
(244)
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
Monday
09:00 - 12:00
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Wednesday
13:00 - 17:00
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4.96
(45)
1 Welbeck St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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Reviews

All reviews(85)
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Shoulder Pain (10)
Joint Injection (6)
Sports Injuries (5)
Shockwave Therapy (4)
Joint Pain (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

85 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

It was a real pleasure to meet Dr Thing and he quickly put me at ease and was able to provide the level of detail i required to help support his opinion and diagnosis. I had a follow up phone call and he was able to further reassure me and provide more info that will be very helpful in managing my osteoarthritis. Thank you very much.

04 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ultrasound
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

listened to my problem, examined me and explained and discussed options at length.

31 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Injury Rehabilitation
Soft Tissue Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Thing is very professional and caring.

10 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Pain
Joint Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great experience and kept me informed at every stage!

27 Mar 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Thing made sure he had a very thorough understanding of my symptoms and explained the possible causes and treatment options. He sent me for an MRI scan and gave me a very helpful explanation of the findings, and recommended a physiotherapist to aid my full recovery. I am very pleased with all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment I received from Dr Thing.

19 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Calm, clear, patient, brilliant recommendations.

17 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

James is an excellent physician. I can say this with confidence as I am a retired consultant physician myself. I chose a physician in sports medicine as i had previously had such a bad experience with an orthopaedic 18 months ago. everything was explained well; careful examination and wise investigations. James advised an intraarticular injection with steroids which he performed under direct U/S imaging - so different from my last experience when injection performed blind. he informed me that the joint may become temporarily painful and then pain would subside. all of which occurred exactly as he stated. Now I am completely pain free. also gave good advice on excellent physio. have had FU appointment. James is a man I absolutely trust & with whom I have great confidence. since my first meeting I have recommended him to several friends- one was foolish enough NOT to have taken my advice- so may have missed his window of opportunity for early surgical attention. All round truly excellent doctor who I ma so very grateful to have found. I cannot recommend his skill and expertise more highly and am most grateful to have found him

16 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent practitioner

17 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sports Medicine
Sports Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Injections for both shoulder and wrist problems. Very helpful in navigating BUPA and sensible suggestions for treatment. Would recommend

05 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Joint Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Thing has been outstanding - incredibly helpful, insightful and technically capable, and all with a seemingly positive outcome. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

01 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shockwave Therapy
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Sports & Exercise Medicine (19)
Injury Rehabilitation (16)
Ultrasound (16)
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (16)

19 endorsements

James is a superb Sports & Exercise doctor. He is at the top of his game and offers the latest and most advanced treatments available for musculoskeletal conditions. We have shared the care of patients on multiple occasions and this multi-specialist approach is key to provide our patients with the best outcomes. I will continue such a valuable collaboration and trust James with patients, friends and family alike.

30 Nov 2022
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Injury Rehabilitation
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
+ 9 more

Mr Francesc Malagelada

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

James and I work together within a wide multi disciplinary team at Harlequins and this is not only highly satisfying for practitioner, but also helps deliver better patient outcomes. I always value his input on musculoskeletal injuries and management and would recommend him to patients.

04 Feb 2021
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Injury Rehabilitation
Ultrasound
+ 57 more

Dr George Bownes

Sports & Exercise Medicine
Is a colleague

Dr Thing is an experienced Sports and Exercise Medicine consultant who has expertise in managing common sporting and musculoskeletal injuries. He also has elite sports experience. His special interests include rugby injuries, hand and wrist injuries, and ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections.

16 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Video Consultation
+ 3 more

Dr Lorenzo Masci

Sports & Exercise Medicine
Is a colleague

I am a Physiotherapist and have been referring my patient's to James for years. Cannot recommend him enough!

06 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Injury Rehabilitation
Ultrasound
+ 18 more

Miss Samantha Barlow

Physiotherapy
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Dr James Thing's reviews like?

Dr James Thing's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 85 reviews

What languages does Dr James Thing speak?

Dr James Thing speaks English and French

Where is Dr James Thing located?

Dr James Thing primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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What are Dr James Thing working hours?

Dr James Thing is working Monday (13:15 - 17:15, 09:00 - 12:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:30, 13:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 14:00), Friday (13:00 - 17:00)

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