If you are looking for a sports medicine doctor in London, the choice can feel confusing. Sports medicine is the branch of medicine that looks at muscles, tendons, joints and the injuries that come with training, running, football, the gym or simply an active life. November is a busy month for it: the clocks have changed, the weekend football and running groups carry on in the cold and dark, and ski season is only weeks away.
For the Greek community in London there is one more factor: being able to explain symptoms in Greek, in your own words. That is why we want to introduce a Greek sports medicine doctor in London who is a member of Greek List, Dr Nikolaos Malliaropoulos.
Dr Malliaropoulos is a Greek sports and exercise medicine physician. According to his Queen Mary University of London profile, he is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Sports and Exercise Medicine at QMUL and a consultant at Barts Health NHS Trust. His listed qualifications include an MD, a PhD, a diploma in musculoskeletal ultrasound and fellowship of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK. The same profile says his work focuses on musculoskeletal injuries, especially hamstring and tendon problems, as well as diagnostic imaging and, more recently, brain health in sport.
His Greek List listing also states that he was team physician for the Greek national athletics teams from 1986 to 2019.
Where to find him: according to his listing, Dr Malliaropoulos sees patients by appointment at The London Independent Hospital, 1 Beaumont Square, London E1 4NL, and at 68 Harley Street, London W1G 7HE. He also has an office in Thessaloniki. You can contact him through his Greek List page.
As a sports medicine doctor in London, his Greek List page describes a conservative approach to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. The services listed include:
Which approach is suitable always depends on your own assessment. That is the point of seeing a specialist: a proper diagnosis comes first.
We are not doctors, so here is the general picture from the NHS. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Tendon pain. The NHS describes tendonitis as a swollen tendon after injury, often linked to repetitive exercise such as running or jumping, or to poor technique. It says a mild tendon injury can often be treated at home and should improve within about 2 to 3 weeks, and that you should see a GP if symptoms have not improved after a few weeks. In many areas you can refer yourself to NHS community musculoskeletal (MSK) services without seeing a GP first. If you are in a lot of pain or think you may have ruptured a tendon, the NHS advises calling 111.
Back pain. The NHS advice on back pain is to stay active and keep up daily activities rather than resting in bed for long periods. It recommends seeing a GP if the pain has not improved after a few weeks of self care, or if it affects your daily life. It also lists warning signs that need urgent help, for example numbness or weakness in both legs, or problems with your bladder or bowel.
Shoulder stiffness. The NHS says frozen shoulder can take months or even years to improve, and recommends booking a GP appointment if shoulder pain and stiffness persist.
A GP or NHS 111 is the right first step if you are worried or the pain is severe. Many people also choose to see a sports medicine doctor in London privately when an injury keeps coming back, when it stops them training or working, or when they want a clear diagnosis and plan before the season starts. If that sounds like you, you can look at his full profile and contact him through his page.
Dr Malliaropoulos is a Greek List member. This article is general information and not medical advice. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your own symptoms.
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