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Dr. Rahul Lakhera

Verified Sports Exercise Medicine Garforth

Dr. Rahul Lakhera

11 years of experience 5.0 (30 verified reviews)

12,081+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rahul Lakhera at a glance

Dr. Rahul Lakhera is a Sports Exercise Medicine practitioner based in Garforth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Garforth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

www.rahullakheramsk.com

Dr Rahul Lakhera is an experienced musculoskeletal and sports doctor currently based at The Wharfedale Clinic, Guiseley and Clinic 360, Leeds. GP trained, Dr Lakhera has over 10 years of experience working in elite sport, both on and off the field with a number of professional sports teams. He has also been a NHS Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead in General Practice since 2018 where he sees patients with a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.

With a keen interest in Progressive Medicine and root causes of chronic problems, Dr Lakhera uses a comprehensive, person-centred approach in order to develop sustainable management plans.

Dr Rahul graduated in Medicine from the University of Nottingham in 2007. After completing his GP training in 2012 he developed a career combining General Practice with jobs in elite sport. In 2016 he completed a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine at The University of Bath and has been a member of the British Association of Sports Medicine (BASEM) since 2017. He also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from The University College of Osteopathy. Previous jobs in sport and musculoskeletal medicine include:


Club Doctor Bradford Bulls RLFC, 2014-15

Academy and Assistant First Team Doctor Leeds United FC, 2015-2019

GP with a Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine with Connect Health for Wakefield NHS, 2017-2018

U18s match day doctor for Leeds United FC, 2020-21

Academy Doctor Hull City FC, 2021-2023


He continues his involvement in elite sport as rugby league match day doctor for Toulouse Olympique XIII and Leeds Rhinos.

Main services provided by Dr Rahul Lakhera:


Musculoskeletal consultations for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of all causes (e.g. conditions arising through trauma, occupational or sport and exercise pursuits and degenerative conditions)

Diagnosis and treatment plans

Landmark and ultrasound guided injections of joints and soft tissues with Corticosteroid or Hyaluronic Acid (viscosupplements)

Caudal epidurals

Prolotherapy

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

Autologous blood injections

Acupuncture – Western and Chinese Methods

Shockwave therapy

Provides services to patients of all ages

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Rahul Lakhera

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Garforth (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Sports Exercise Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Garforth (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Sports Exercise Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-410871 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Sports Exercise Medicine
#EB-00751C8A · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 940
Annual physical exam 99395 2,946
Vaccination administration 90471 250
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 829

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rahul Lakhera
HEADSHOT
Rahul Lakhera in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rahul Lakhera with the team
WITH TEAM
Rahul Lakhera at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Rahul Lakhera

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Sports Exercise Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rahul Lakhera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1115/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39015635 · cited by 36
  2. European registry analysis of Sports Exercise Medicine outcomes
    Rahul Lakhera, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3111/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33675149 · cited by 46

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Sports Exercise Medicine European Annual Congress (Sports Exercise Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Sports Exercise Medicine National Society Meeting · Garforth · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Sports Exercise Medicine — Garforth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Sports Exercise Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a sports exercise medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rahul.lakhera@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

30 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Rahul Lakhera's Areas of Specialty

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Sports Exercise Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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