Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Dr George Bownes
Sports & Exercise Medicine
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr George Bownes
Dr George Bownes is a highly experience Sport & Exercise, Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultant with more than 15 years’ experience working across elite sport, the military and clinical rehabilitation. He has been part of the UK’s High Performance Network, supporting Premiership Football and Rugby, Olympic and Paralympic athletes as well as World Tour Tennis Players. He is the Founder of Citius Health & The Citius Retired Athlete Programme, an innovative Sports Medicine community of leading practioners focused on recovery and return to activity following an injection of Arthrosamid for the treatement of knee osteoarthritis. Dr Bownes has previously served as a Club Doctor at Harlequins Rugby Club for over 10 years, including during their Premiership title win in 2021. He has also held medical roles with Chelsea FC, Southampton FC and the English Institute of Sport (now known as the UKSI). Within Olympic sport, he was Chief Medical Officer for British Sailing as well as Brtish Skeleton supporting Team GB athletes including Lizzy Yarnold MBE, who became the first British Winter Olympian to defend an Olympic gold medal in 2018. For 6 years he worked as a Tournament Physician at The Championships, Wimbledon. In parallel with his sports roles, Dr Bownes has previously worked extensively in military rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court and Stanford Hall, leading multidisciplinary teams in complex musculoskeletal injury management. His clinical interests include knee arthritis, upper and lower limb injuries, back pain, tendinopathies, stress fractures, osteoarthritis, shockwave therapy, diagnostic and interventional ultrasound and injections of PRP, Hyaluronic Acid & Arthrosamid. Outside of medicine he enjoys all manor of sporting activies from Metrix, Hyrox, Ultras, Cycling, Water Sports & of course Padel.
"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) · GB
#GB-492894
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Sports & Exercise Medicine
#EB-E223F0DE
Renewal due 2031
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HDI Global
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2010–2016
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
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2016–2020
Residency · Sports & Exercise Medicine
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Sports & Exercise Medicine
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,433 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,439 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,727 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,192 |
Patient reviews
See all 128"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
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
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.george.bownes@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 12
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Sports & Exercise Medicine across GB
DOI: 10.6956/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 17
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Validation of clinical scoring in Sports & Exercise Medicine
DOI: 10.2934/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 107
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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 George Bownes
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr George Bownes 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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