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Dr. Ricky Shamji

Geverifieerd Sports Exercise Medicine Birmingham

Dr. Ricky Shamji

8 jaar ervaring 5.0 (287 geverifieerde recensies)

13,191+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ricky Shamji at a glance

Dr. Ricky Shamji is a Sports Exercise Medicine practitioner based in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Dr Shamji is a highly experienced consultant in sports and exercise medicine, based at the Centre for Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. He specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of joint, muscle, and tendon injuries, helping individuals of all activity levels return to optimal physical performance.

With extensive experience and leadership in elite sport, Dr Shamji holds senior positions in high-performance teams, ensuring the safe return of professional athletes to competition following complex injuries. He has worked alongside top specialists and rehabilitation teams both nationally and internationally, applying evidence-based approaches to injury management and pain relief.

A fellow of the UK Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Dr Shamji served as Head of Medical Services at Aston Villa Football Club for several years and currently works at the England FA and Coventry City FC. He has also been Chief Medical Officer at Walsall FC and a medical officer for the English Institute of Sport, caring for Paralympic athletes. His expertise was recognised at the London 2012 Olympics, where he was a field of play team leader.

Beyond elite sport, Dr Shamji has contributed to public health initiatives, designing and leading the ‘Prescription for Exercise’ programme, which supported inactive patients with chronic disease through physical activity guidance in over 80 GP surgeries across Birmingham.

Our website: The Sports and Musculoskeletal Clinic | Circle Health Group">The Sports and Musculoskeletal Clinic | Circle Health Group

Areas of Interest:


Musculoskeletal and Sport injury; Football injuries; Osteoarthritis; Cartilage injury; Ligament injury; Muscle strain; Tendinopathy; Tendinitis; Overuse injury; Bone stress injury

Knee pain; Meniscal injury; Knee arthritis, Anterior knee pain; Knee ligament injury; Patellofemoral pain; Knee bursitis; Fat pad impingement

Hip and groin pain; Groin strain; Hip arthritis; Hip bursitis; Greater Trochanter pain; Adductor strain; Adductor tendinopathy; Buttock pain; Piriformis syndrome; Deep Gluteal Pain;

Muscle injuries; Hamstring muscle injury; Quadriceps muscle injury; Calf muscle injury; Shin pain

Lower leg pain; Tibial bone stress;

Ankle sprain; Ankle ligament and joint injury; Achilles tendinitis, Heel and Foot pain

Shoulder pain; Frozen shoulder; Rotator cuff disorders; Shoulder impingement; Elbow pain; Tennis and Golfers elbow; Wrist pain

Back pain; Disc pain; Sciatica

Joint and soft tissue injections; Steroid/Cortisone injections; Viscosupplementation; Ostenil Injections; Shockwave; PRP; High Volume/Hydrodistension Injections; Prolotherapy

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

— Dr. Ricky Shamji

Opleiding & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Sports Exercise Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Birmingham (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-495877 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Sports Exercise Medicine
#EB-4E3A9BEC · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,225
Annual physical exam 99395 2,519
Vaccination administration 90471 1,055
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 456

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Ricky Shamji
HEADSHOT
Ricky Shamji in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ricky Shamji with the team
WITH TEAM
Ricky Shamji at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 146s
Meet Ricky Shamji

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Sports Exercise Medicine across GB
    Ricky Shamji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7635/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36131536 · geciteerd door 89
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Sports Exercise Medicine
    Ricky Shamji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35057309 · geciteerd door 11

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 · Birmingham · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

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 · ricky.shamji@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

287 geverifieerde recensies
4.98
★★★★⯨
287 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. Ricky Shamji's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Ricky Shamji 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

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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 Birmingham 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 Ricky Shamji specialise in?

    Ricky Shamji specialises in Sports Exercise Medicine in Birmingham, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ricky Shamji treat?

    Ricky Shamji treats conditions within Sports Exercise Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ricky Shamji practise?

    Ricky Shamji practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ricky Shamji speak?

    Ricky Shamji speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ricky Shamji?

    Ricky Shamji has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 287 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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