Dr Robin Chatterjee

Dr Robin Chatterjee is a Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport & Exercise Medicine. He specialises in bone, muscle & joint pain of unknown cause. He is experienced in sport and dance related injuries; explores the role of sleep, hormones, stress, nutrition and physical activity in pain using both traditional and cutting edge regenerative techniques.

Specialties and sub-specialties

Sports and exercise

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Treatments

Exercise prescription

Exercise therapy

Hyaluronic acid knee and hip injections for pain

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)

Prolotherapy

Shockwave Therapy

Sports injury management

Ultrasound scan

Professional profile

Dr Chatterjee has trained in Musculoskeletal, Sport & Exercise Medicine in various prestigious establishments such as Charing Cross Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

Prior to his career as a specialist, Dr Chatterjee worked as a qualified GP, in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care medicine for a number of years both in the UK and Australia.

He is the peer elected General Secretary of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) and also on the research committee of the European College of Sport & Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP)

Current Roles Elsewhere

Lead Sport & Exercise Medicine doctor at West Ham United Football Club Academy: June 2019 till present
Sport & Exercise Medicine physician at London Broncos Rugby Football League first team, academy and scholars team: February 2017 till present
Musculoskeletal medicine physician at St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London: February 2017 till present

Previous Experience

Tottenham Hotspur FC U18 and ladies team
Ministry of Defence
Royal Ballet School
Team England ladies hockey team
Lawn Tennis Association
IAAF world para-athletic and athletic championships
Brentford Football Club academy
Virgin London Marathon
Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championship Finals

Publications and research interests

Low vitamin D as a cause of low back pain
Mental health in sport
Physical activity guidelines
Intersection syndrome as a cause of wrist pain
Plantar plate tear as a cause of foot pain
Parsonage Turner Syndrome causing shoulder pain
Elbow and heel pain of unknown cause
Chronic Exertional Compartment syndrome as a cause of leg pain

Clinical interests

Musculoskeletal pain of unknown cause
Sports and dance injuries
Diagnostic ultrasonography and ultrasound guided injections

Current posts

Consultant in Musculoskeletal Medicine
St George's NHS University Foundation Trust
Lead academy doctor
West Ham United Football Club
Sport & Exercise Medicine pitchside physician
London Broncos Rugby Football League Club

Current teaching posts

London Deanery Sport & Exercise Medicine Higher Specialist Training Programme
Queen Mary University of London
Visiting lecturer in Sport & Exercise Medicine
London Deanery Sport & Exercise Medicine training programme

Awards and accolades

BASEM Travelling Fellowship awarded for furthering education and research into musculoskeletal pain of unknown cause and functional medicine, February 2019
BASEM External meeting sponsorship award given for attendance of cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injection course, October 2018
3rd most read and downloaded research study in the British Journal of General Practice in 2017. The study was on GPs' knowledge, use and confidence of national physical activity guidelines
Dr Vivien Lane Foundation Scholarship for ground breaking research in low vitamin D levels as a cause of non-specific chronic low back pain, June 2016
AXA PPP Healthcare award given for innovative research looking at mechanisms behind the release of alkaline phosphatase from osteoblasts, January 2004

Medical training

Year qualified 2004

University of Liverpool (MBChB) 1998-2003
University of Liverpool (MMedSci) 2003-2004

Languages spoken

Bengali

Articles

Who makes up the team for musculoskeletal rehabilitation?

Health Awareness

25/09/2019

Rehabilitating a musculoskeletal (MSK) problem is a complex issue; an individualised programme involving several stages, and several healthcare professionals is needed.

That nagging pain you just can’t put your finger on: Musculoskeletal disorders of unknown cause

Chiswick Herald

19/07/2019

Whilst in an ideal world we would avoid them altogether, the benefit of a trauma-based injury is the speed at least at which a diagnosis can be made.

Queen Elizabeth II height: How tall is the Queen - and how much has she shrunk?

Daily Express

19/06/2019

Publications

The effect of low vitamin D on chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review
Authors: Robin Chatterjee, Stephanie Hemmings, Markus Laupheimer
Year: 2016
Published by: International Musculoskeletal Medicine

Diagnosis and management of intersection syndrome as a cause of wrist pain
Authors: Robin Chatterjee, Jay Vyas
Year: 2016
Published by: British Medical Journal Case Reports

Diagnosis and management of plantar plate tear in an elite 400m athlete
Authors: Robin Chatterjee, Nikos Malliaropoulos, Nat Padhiar
Year: 2016
Published by: Journal of Musculoskeletal Research

Personal interests

Outside of work, I'm a devoted husband and father, PADI certified diver, keen amateur cook and avid Liverpool supporter!

Dr Chatterjee specialises in muscular related issues and is very knowledgeable on that score. In addition he has a very relaxing manner, which puts one at ease straightaway. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Chatterjee and wish him success in the future.

Mr Michael Garlick

Thank you for your exemplary treatment. I was very apprehensive at first to receive shockwave therapy for my achilles tendinopathy but your impressive knowledge of the evidence and first class manner really put me at ease.

Miss Skye Redman

I saw Dr Robin Chatterjee at The London Clinic. He reviewed my notes from other doctors, took my medical history, gave me a thorough examination, gave me an ultrasound scan of the knee and then took me into the gym and observed my movements and limitations.

He then explained in plain language my problems and suggested options of treatment. I would highly recommend Dr Robin Chatterjee for his professional manner and expertise.