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Dr. Rishi Dhand
Sports Exercise Medicine · Garforth
👤 14 years of experience
6,936+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Rishi Dhand is a dedicated Sports Medicine Doctor, currently serving as the first team doctor at Leeds United Football Club. Dr. Dhand is particularly adept in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions for conditions like osteoarthritis and tendon problems.
After graduating from Newcastle University, Dr. Dhand pursued Foundation training and later served as a Surgical Teaching Fellow at Sunderland Hospital, where he gained experience in General Surgery and medical student education. His career path led him to Yorkshire for GP training, including a rotation in Rheumatology where he managed a weekly injection clinic for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Concurrently, he earned a Diploma in Sports Medicine with Merit from the University of Bath and became a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2021.
Dr. Dhand has pursued additional qualifications in ultrasound training, achieved with distinction in London, supplemented by further training in Leeds and London. His time as the first team doctor at Leeds United coincided with their promotion to the Premier League, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
Beyond football, Dr. Dhand has provided medical support to Castleford Tigers RLFC, Yorkshire RFU, and British Gymnastics, spanning World, European, and British Championships. He also served as Chief Medical Officer for British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) from 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Dhand is actively involved in medical education, holding a Postgraduate Certificate in medical education and serving as an honorary lecturer at Leeds University. His passion for teaching extends to mentoring medical students and junior doctors.
After graduating from Newcastle University, Dr. Dhand pursued Foundation training and later served as a Surgical Teaching Fellow at Sunderland Hospital, where he gained experience in General Surgery and medical student education. His career path led him to Yorkshire for GP training, including a rotation in Rheumatology where he managed a weekly injection clinic for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Concurrently, he earned a Diploma in Sports Medicine with Merit from the University of Bath and became a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2021.
Dr. Dhand has pursued additional qualifications in ultrasound training, achieved with distinction in London, supplemented by further training in Leeds and London. His time as the first team doctor at Leeds United coincided with their promotion to the Premier League, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
Beyond football, Dr. Dhand has provided medical support to Castleford Tigers RLFC, Yorkshire RFU, and British Gymnastics, spanning World, European, and British Championships. He also served as Chief Medical Officer for British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) from 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Dhand is actively involved in medical education, holding a Postgraduate Certificate in medical education and serving as an honorary lecturer at Leeds University. His passion for teaching extends to mentoring medical students and junior doctors.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Rishi Dhand
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Sports Exercise Medicine
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Sports Exercise Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 91 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,965 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 509 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 722 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 4
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Long-term follow-up of Sports Exercise Medicine across GB
DOI: 10.5438/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38965013 · cited by 179
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Validation of clinical scoring in Sports Exercise Medicine
DOI: 10.9155/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34295460 · cited by 41
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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
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 · rishi.dhand@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
30 verified reviews5.00
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30 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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