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Dr.
Dr Leon Creaney
Sports & Exercise Medicine
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Leon Creaney
Dr Leon Creaney is a Consultant Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physician based in Manchester and Cheshire, with a subspecialty interest in musculoskeletal medicine. He graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2001 and completed broad-based medical training in Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and General Practice. Between 2007 and 2009, Dr Creaney undertook higher specialist training in Sports and Exercise Medicine in London, working at the Royal London Hospital. He became a Consultant in 2009 and was the first Sports & Exercise Medicine trainee in the UK to be appointed as a Consultant in the specialty. Dr Creaney specialises in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries, with particular expertise in lower back pain, performance medicine and complex injury management. He treats approximately 2,000 private patients per year, managing conditions affecting the neck, shoulder, spine, hip and groin, thigh, knee, leg, foot and ankle. He has held NHS Consultant posts in Sheffield, Manchester, Warrington and University Hospital Birmingham. Alongside his clinical practice, he has extensive experience in elite sport, having served as Chief Medical Officer in four Olympic sports: Athletics, Taekwondo, Gymnastics and Football. He has worked as a team doctor for British Athletics for over a decade and has developed a strong focus on football medicine. Dr Creaney previously worked with Shrewsbury Town FC and currently serves as Team Doctor for LFC Women. He has also run a dedicated football medicine clinic at Spire Manchester and St George’s Park, where he held the role of Clinical Governance Lead. His practice combines evidence-based medicine, performance optimisation and a collaborative, athlete-centred approach to care.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-951472
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Sports & Exercise Medicine
#EB-C577EA67
Renewal due 2029
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2008–2014
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2014–2018
Residency · Sports & Exercise Medicine
UAB Barcelona
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2018–2019
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Karolinska Stockholm, SE
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Sports & Exercise Medicine
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
199 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,705 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
561 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
846 |
Patient reviews
See all 26"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Sports & Exercise Medicine — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
- Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · dr.leon.creaney@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 6
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Sports & Exercise Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3532/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 175
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European registry analysis of Sports & Exercise Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.9366/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 85
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Outcomes of Sports & Exercise Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4786/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 27
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Sports & Exercise Medicine · European Annual Congress (Sports & Exercise Medicine) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Sports & Exercise Medicine · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Leon Creaney
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Leon Creaney is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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