Dr Richard Seah
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor
London, NW8 7JA
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24 years of experience
28
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24 years of experience
28
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Patient Trust Score
67 recommendations for:
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05 Feb 2024
Mr Deepu Sethi
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Dr Rick Seah is an NHS Consultant specialising in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore.
He consults privately at the following clinics:
-Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH).
-The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront.
-Pure Sports Medicine, Canary Wharf, London.
He is 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, dance 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 from UCL with distinction in 2005. He trained for 4 years as a London Deanery SEM specialist registrar and spent a further year as a senior registrar. He has trained for a total of 12 years in the NHS as a Physician.
He is an accredited specialist and 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 (EIS), 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.
Qualifications: MB BS, MSc, MAcadMEd, MRCGP, FFSEM, DCH, DipSEM, DipFootballMed
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Knee Pain (7%)
- Sports Injuries (7%)
- Shoulder Pain (6%)
- Musculoskeletal Medicine (4%)
- Back Pain (4%)
- Others (70%)
Subspecialties
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Sports Injury
- Exercise Medicine
All conditions and treatments
- Knee Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Back Pain
- Bursitis (Hip)
- Joint Injury
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Ankle Sprain
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Ultrasound
- Dance Medicine
- Exercise Advice
- Exercise Prescription
- Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
- Joint Injection
- Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 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- DipSEM (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
- English
- Mandarin
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
(2535)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
(1025)
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
(183)
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
(5)
Cabot Place West, Level 2, London, United Kingdom, E14 4QS
Cabot Place West, Level 2, London, United Kingdom, E14 4QS
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
37 reviews
5
Lovely and polite. I really felt listened to.
5
Being a doctor myself, I am fortunate to find out quickly who is the best in their field. Dr Seah is known to be a leading sports medicine specialist for his expert knowledge and experience but also for the exceptional manner of his care. I really felt heard, understood, investigated and treated for my wrist issue. All in all I felt extremely well looked after. Dr Seah also has access to the very best in class therapists (e.g. physio and occupational therapists) and expediently refers providing them with pertinent information to optimise precision of therapy. Dr Seah also administered acupuncture which had instant and lasting beneficial effects. All in all very grateful for the brilliant care helping my speedy recovery. Thank you Dr Seah.
5
Very good experience, thorough investigation. Due to the pain not being visible he did a very good job pin pointing the pain and what needs to be done. Very impressed with the experience.
5
Dr Seah is an exceptional consultant. Aside from his obvious expertise and experience, he's an excellent listener and thorough observer. I've seen more than 8 consultants for various MSK issues; most are experts at diagnosing imaging results and jump to a quick conclusion--but fail to fully take into account patient symptoms (essential data). Dr Seah exceeded my expectations by synthesising both to achieve an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan going forward.
5
Dr Seah was very knowledgeable about my issue and took the time to clearly explain things.
5
Excellent consultant.
4
Pleasant and thorough consultation.
5
Rick was very understanding, explained everything clearly, and immediately organised the next steps in my treatment.
5
Excellent treatment everything explained. Treatment given and so far results have been brilliant.
5
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
Endorsements
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4 endorsements
Mr Deepu Sethi
Orthopaedic SurgeryI 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 2020Mr Amit Amin
Orthopaedic SurgeryRick is an experienced Sports Doctor and a good opinion.
02 Feb 2020Mr Sam Singh
Orthopaedic SurgeryMost 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 2019Mr Andrew Goldberg OBE
Orthopaedic SurgeryMost recent videos
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PART II: Morel-Lavallee Lesions – Diagnosis and practical management of these troublesome injuries!
Part 2 – Management & Infographic Management - Many factors need to be taken into account when determining the approach to managing a Moral-Lavallee lesion. Different management forms include conservative treatment, minimally invasive treatment, and surgical intervention. Conservative approach Lesions with small fluid collections and no overlying pressure changes may be managed by conservative means such [...]Read More...
17 February 2024
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PART I: Morel-Lavallee Lesions - Diagnosis and practical management of these troublesome injuries! - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice
A Morel-Lavallee lesion (MLL) is a closed degloving injury that occurs where skin and superficial fascia get separated from the deep fascia, creating a potential space. This was first described by a French surgeon, Maurice Morel-Lavallee, in 1853, hence the eponymous name. (1)
17 February 2024
blogsbmj
Why are there so many injuries at the Rugby World Cup?
BBC article. With key players from almost all the big teams ruled out of the Rugby World Cup Newsround looks at why there have been so many injuries.
17 February 2024
bbcco.uk
An Introduction to fencing injuries
Fencing is considered to be one of the oldest combat sports in existence, likely as an extension of dueling. ISEH consultant Dr Rick Seah gives his insight into common fencing injuries.
17 February 2024
isehco.uk
The Olympic sport of canoe slalom and its associated musculoskeletal injuries
Canoe Slalom first featured at the summer Olympics in 1972. Athletes compete to navigate a canoe or kayak through a 300m course of hanging gates in whitewater rapids, striving to achieve the quickest time possible. ISEH consultant Dr Rick Seah gives his insight into common musculoskeletal injuries among elite paddlers.
17 February 2024
isehco.uk
An introduction to bone stress injuries
Bone Stress injuries are typically overuse injuries associated with repetitive loading of bone by vigorous weight-bearing activity (such as running/ jogging/ marching) and inadequate recovery as Dr Rick Seah, Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine at the ISEH reports.
17 February 2024
isehco.uk
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An introduction to Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) injections
Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) injections are a type of orthobiologic therapy that involve taking a patient’s own blood and concentrating the levels of platelets and growth factors to promote healing in injured musculoskeletal tissue. PRP has been in use for over a decade and has gained popularity due to media coverage of its use in high profile athletes with injuries.
17 February 2024
puresportsmed
From Zero to Hero: How to accelerate your new year’s training and avoid injury
From boom to bust – and back again By January, many people are itching to get back on track and start hitting their targets in time for Spring. The trouble is, launching straight into a rigorous training programme after a long festive rest can be a shock for a body that’s been enjoying sofas, slippers and sloe gin for a few weeks. In fact, the risk of injury rises every January for runners and triathletes...
16 February 2024
hcahealthcareco.uk
Rowing with arthritis - British Rowing Plus
Developing arthritis needn’t mean the end of your rowing career. In fact, getting in a boat is a good antidote to the aches and pains that come with the condition
17 February 2024
plusbritishrowing.org
Tennis Elbow- The latest evidence on treating the troublesome ‘Tennis Elbow’
Lateral elbow pain (pain on the outside of the elbow) is a common symptom. It is estimated to affect between 1-3% of the adult population each year! There are several possible causes for this but one of the most frequent is lateral epicondylopathy or ‘tennis elbow’ (TE).
17 February 2024
rnohprivatecare
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Dr Richard Seah's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 37 reviews
What languages does Dr Richard Seah speak?
Dr Richard Seah speaks English and Mandarin
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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Dr Richard Seah is working Monday (10:00 - 19:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 12:15), Wednesday (13:30 - 19:00), Thursday (10:30 - 19:00), Friday (17:00 - 19:00)
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