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Dr Mark Ridgewell

Dr Mark Ridgewell

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor

Cardiff, CF23 8XL

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37 years of experience
Verified profile
37 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

41 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

11 recommendations for:

Joint Injection(2)
Joint Injury(2)
Back Pain(1)
Other(6)

Recent patient review

04 Oct 2023

Very swift course of action to help resolve my knee issue and clearly explained the injury....

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About

Dr. Mark Ridgewell is a Consultant Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician based in London and Wales, UK.

Dr. Ridgewell's main field is the management of soft tissue and overuse injuries, with specialisation in the prevention and management of these injuries all over the body, as well as rehabilitation.

In 2010, Dr. Ridgewell became the first doctor in Wales to be appointed to the GMC Specialist Register in Sport and Exercise Medicine. He has worked at international level across a wide variety of sports including:

  • Tennis - Tournament Players' Physician WTA Birmingham Classic 2013 to present
  • Tennis - Tournament Players' Physician The Championships Wimbledon 2023
  • Tennis - Lead Doctor to the LTA National Tennis Academy, Loughborough University 
  • Rugby Union: professional and international level 1991-2016 (Swansea RFC, Ospreys, Scarlets, Wales Under-18, under-21 and Wales A teams)
  • international football (Football Association of Wales Chief medical officer and team doctor 2005-2012)
  • Welsh Athletics
  • Swim Wales
  • International and county cricket (ECB lead doctor 2000-2003),
  • Welsh Hockey
  • Super League and international netball
  • professional cycling (JLT Condor, Team Storey Racing, and Welsh Cycling)
  • Triathlon
  • Welsh Gymnastics
  • Lead  Consultant Sports Physician to the High-Performance Unit at Sport Wales from 2003-2020 and acted as Sports Physician to Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games three times between 2006 and 2014.

Annually he works with elite women's tennis as Players' Physician at the Birmingham Classic WTA Premier Tournament.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Ridgewell has gained vast experience in the management of sports injuries, specialising in the non-surgical treatment of soft tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons and ligaments, particularly relating to exercise. Importantly, he completely understands the significant effects that injury can have on a normal day to day life and very much encourages physical activity in his treatment plans.

Dr. Ridgewell is married with four daughters and 1 son.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • ESWT Shockwave
  • Ultrasound -guided injections
  • Steroid injections
  • PRP injections
  • Prolotherapy with exception of spinal
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Joint Injections
  • Physical Fitness Assessment
  • Soft Tissue Injection
  • Ultrasound
  • Excercise Prescription
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Diagnostic ultrasound
  • Ultrasound-guided injections
  • Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
  • Overuse Injuries
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Dance Injury
  • Cricket Injury
  • Football Injury
  • Ligament Injury
  • Shin Splints
  • Tendonitis
  • Musculoskeletal Injury
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rugby Injury
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulders Tendinopathy
  • Back Pain

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Joint Injection (18%)
  • Joint Injury (18%)
  • Back Pain (9%)
  • Bursitis (Shoulder) (9%)
  • Ligament Injury (9%)
  • Others (36%)

Subspecialties
  • Exercise Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Sports Injury

All conditions and treatments
  • Joint Injury
  • Back Pain
  • Bursitis (Shoulder)
  • Ligament Injury
  • Rugby Injury
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Adolescent Athlete
  • Joint Injection
  • Dance Medicine
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Physical Fitness Assessment
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Soft Tissue Injection
  • Ultrasound

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3116968


Qualifications
  • Diploma Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Royal college of Surgeons Glasgow 1999
  • MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine University of Bath 2000
  • Hon. Principal Lecturer SEM (and former Programme Director) Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Hon. Senior Tutor Swansea University Medical School.
  • Foundation Fellow Faculty of SEM (FFSEM 2008)
  • British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine BASEM
  • UK Association of Doctors in Sport

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £180
  • Follow-up appointment: £100

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Saga Insurance
  • Cigna
  • General Medical
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Legal & General
  • Healix
  • The Exeter
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • April
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aetna
  • health-on-line

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Spire Cardiff Hospital

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Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
17:00 - 20:00
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Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, United Kingdom, SA33 5NT
Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, United Kingdom, SA33 5NT
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Friday
14:00 - 15:30
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75 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4N 7BE
75 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4N 7BE
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10:30 - 17:00
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22 Worple Road, Wimbledon, United Kingdom, SW19 4DD
22 Worple Road, Wimbledon, United Kingdom, SW19 4DD
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11:20 - 17:05
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Lamberts Road, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA1 8FD
Lamberts Road, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA1 8FD
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08:30 - 12:30
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Reviews

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Joint Injection (2)
Joint Injury (2)
Back Pain (1)
Bursitis (Shoulder) (1)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

41 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very swift course of action to help resolve my knee issue and clearly explained the injury. Very understanding and empathetic.

04 Oct 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was very thorough and explained everything

09 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bursitis (Shoulder)
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant service, very attentive and understanding.

13 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ligament Injury
Joint Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I find Mark Ridgewell very helpful, expert in his field, listens to the problem and provides a clear explanation of options to resolve. His bedside manner is second to none.

12 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ridgewell was super knowledgeable, and so understanding of my situation. His manner immediately inspired trust, and he gave the impression of really wanting to help me find a solution

12 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Joint Injection
Rugby Injury
Joint Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good

28 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I first saw Dr Ridgewell in 2016 for an unrelated problem which was resolved quickly and effectively, so I was pleased to be able to return to his care this time. His level of knowledge speaks of wide experience and he's also extremely good at explaining what are sometimes quite complicated concepts. A winning attribute from my point of view is that he's also sympathetic to the problems to elderly runners.

01 Jul 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ridgewell was empathetic to my needs and I felt totally safe in his care. The diagnosis was spot on and the follow up treatment paid attention to every detail .

08 Jun 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sports Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ridgewell provided a very friendly, personable and professional service. He was on time, welcoming and engaged with me to understand what was going on with my lower back. I could tell he was intent on getting as much information as possible to ensure he could give the best treatment recommendations. He listened and came up with a treatment route which I have already started. He has also told me to keep in touch so he can ensure the treatment plan is going well. I am very grateful for his help and would definitely recommend him.

05 Jun 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Knowledgeable, personable and can tell he really cares. Great state of the art facility and equipment. Already feel light years better!

03 Feb 2018verified patient
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What are Dr Mark Ridgewell's reviews like?

Dr Mark Ridgewell's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 41 reviews

What languages does Dr Mark Ridgewell speak?

Dr Mark Ridgewell speaks English

Where is Dr Mark Ridgewell located?

Dr Mark Ridgewell primarily practices at Spire Cardiff Hospital, located at Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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What are Dr Mark Ridgewell working hours?

Dr Mark Ridgewell is working Monday (09:00 - 16:30), Tuesday (17:00 - 20:00, 08:30 - 12:30), Wednesday (10:30 - 17:00), Thursday (11:20 - 17:05), Friday (14:00 - 15:30, 08:30 - 10:00)

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