Tamim Khanbhai
London
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional, in Sport & Exercise Medicine, with extensive experience in clinical leadership and strategic planning. Demonstrates critical thinking in diagnostics and expertise in radiological procedures. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate empathetically with patients. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts. Worked at high level with significant experience in both the NHS and Elite sport environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10049
10049
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Doctor
Tottenham Hotspur FC
London
01.2020 - 04.2025
- High level performance medicine in an elite setting
- Designed comprehensive athlete management plans
- Work in a high pressured environment
- Upheld medical ethics and standards throughout professional practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality athlete care.
- Improved care to footballers by implementing advanced diagnostic procedures.
- Streamlined, organised and led player signing medicals.
Faculty tutor - MSK USS
University of East London
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Faculty tutor and examiner for PgCert and PgDip in musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student focus.
- Used experience to assist with learning and explore new concepts and ideas.
Sport & MSK Service Lead Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
Homerton University Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2025
- Lead the Sport & MSK medicine department at Homerton Hospital
- Led the implementation of innovative technologies, such as platelet Rich Plasma injections, for patients.
- Undertaken research to improve the quality of care to patients.
- Continually work within the NHS governance framework to improve the service.
Vice Chair Exam Committee
Faculty Sport & Exercise Medicine
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Influenced organisational change by embracing innovative technologies.
- Coordinated with the chair on major decisions to drive the FSEM exam process.
- Produced high level specialist examinations.
- Chaired meetings with consultants to improve efficiency and quality whilst ensuring high level of support.
MSK Ultrasound clinic
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
BUPA Basinghall Clinics
03.2017 - 01.2020
First Team Doctor
West Ham United FC
07.2015 - 01.2020
Sport Physician
Multiple Sports
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Sport Physician British Athletics, Sept 2017 - June 2018
- First Team & Academy Doctor, Leyton Orient FC 2012-2015.
- First Team Doctor, Barnet FC, 2011-2012
- Team Doctor England Women's Teams from U15-U23 from 2012-2015, Football Association.
- Wimbledon Championships 2016
Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
DMRC Headley Court
02.2015 - 02.2017
Honorary Research Fellow
Homerton University Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
Sports & Musculoskeletal Doctor, MSK Clinic
Harrow Health Ltd
03.2013 - 07.2015
Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar
NHS
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Prestigious London specialist registrar training scheme
Sessional General Practitioner
Addison Road Medical Practice
02.2009 - 03.2013
Sports Physician
London Olympics & Paralympics 2012
07.2012 - 08.2012
Specialist Registrar
Barnet GP Training Scheme
02.2006 - 02.2009
Foundation Medical Training
NHS
08.2004 - 02.2006
Education
PgDip - Merit
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Fellow Faculty Sport & Exercise Medicine -
FFSEM
MSc - Sport & Exercise Medicine
Bath University
MRCGP -
Royal College General Practitioners
LondonPharmacology BSc - Hons
King's College London
LondonBachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery - MBBS
King's College London
LondonSkills
- Critical thinking in diagnostics
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Experience with radiological procedures
- Healthcare strategic planning
- Clinical leadership
- Empathetic communication
Languages
Gujarati
Affiliations
- Travelling with the family, Exercise, and new to Skiing
References
References available upon request.
Custom
- Rise of intravenous nutrition products among professional team sport athletes: reasons to be concerned?, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105883
- Prevalence and diagnostic significance of de-novo 12-lead ECG changes after COVID-19 infection in elite soccer players., Heart, 2023, 0, 1–8
- Double-blind randomised controlled trial: Autologous blood injections for patella tendinopathy., CJSM, 01/01/16, 26, 1, 17-23
- A prospective study examining the sensitivity of USS determined medial nerve cross-sectional area with nerve conduction investigation in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome., Int Musculoskel Med, 2015, 37, 3, 93-100
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 20/04/80
- Nationality: British
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Head Doctor
Tottenham Hotspur FC
01.2020 - 04.2025
Faculty tutor - MSK USS
University of East London
01.2019 - 04.2025
Vice Chair Exam Committee
Faculty Sport & Exercise Medicine
01.2018 - 02.2025
MSK Ultrasound clinic
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
Sport & MSK Service Lead Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
Homerton University Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2025
Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
BUPA Basinghall Clinics
03.2017 - 01.2020
First Team Doctor
West Ham United FC
07.2015 - 01.2020
Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
DMRC Headley Court
02.2015 - 02.2017
Honorary Research Fellow
Homerton University Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
Sports & Musculoskeletal Doctor, MSK Clinic
Harrow Health Ltd
03.2013 - 07.2015
Sports Physician
London Olympics & Paralympics 2012
07.2012 - 08.2012
Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar
NHS
08.2011 - 08.2015
Sport Physician
Multiple Sports
01.2011 - 08.2015
Sessional General Practitioner
Addison Road Medical Practice
02.2009 - 03.2013
Specialist Registrar
Barnet GP Training Scheme
02.2006 - 02.2009
Foundation Medical Training
NHS
08.2004 - 02.2006
MSc - Sport & Exercise Medicine
Bath University
PgDip - Merit
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Fellow Faculty Sport & Exercise Medicine -
FFSEM
MRCGP -
Royal College General Practitioners
Pharmacology BSc - Hons
King's College London
Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery - MBBS
King's College London
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