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Dr Leon Creaney

Geverifieerd Sports Exercise Medicine Cheadle

Dr Leon Creaney

8 jaar ervaring 5.0 (26 geverifieerde recensies)

3,832+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Leon Creaney at a glance

Dr Leon Creaney is a Sports Exercise Medicine practitioner based in Cheadle, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Cheadle, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

Over

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.”

— Dr Leon Creaney

Opleiding & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Sports Exercise Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Cheadle (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Sports Exercise Medicine

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-951472 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Sports Exercise Medicine
#EB-C577EA67 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 199
Annual physical exam 99395 1,705
Vaccination administration 90471 561
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 846

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Leon Creaney
HEADSHOT
Leon Creaney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Leon Creaney with the team
WITH TEAM
Leon Creaney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 141s
Meet Leon Creaney

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 14 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Sports Exercise Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Leon Creaney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3532/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30520648 · geciteerd door 175
  2. European registry analysis of Sports Exercise Medicine outcomes
    Leon Creaney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9366/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31406049 · geciteerd door 85
  3. Outcomes of Sports Exercise Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Leon Creaney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4786/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31931728 · geciteerd door 27

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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 · Cheadle · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Sports Exercise Medicine — Cheadle · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019

Artikelen van deze arts

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

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · dr.leon.creaney@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

26 geverifieerde recensies
4.99
★★★★⯨
26 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Leon Creaney's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Leon Creaney treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Sports Exercise Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cheadle matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cheadle carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Leon Creaney specialise in?

    Leon Creaney specialises in Sports Exercise Medicine in Cheadle, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Leon Creaney treat?

    Leon Creaney treats conditions within Sports Exercise Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Leon Creaney practise?

    Leon Creaney practises in Cheadle, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Leon Creaney speak?

    Leon Creaney speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Leon Creaney?

    Leon Creaney has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 26 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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