Dr Alex Worthington
Private GP
MBChB, BscHons, PGDip(Sports Med)
I have been a general practitioner for 10 years with experience of all areas of GP. I am a fully qualified private GP based at Claremont Hospital in Sheffield seeing adult patients of all ages and backgrounds. With over 10 years of primary care experience, I am able to provide care and expertise across all areas of general practice, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal and sports related injuries, respiratory and gastrointestinal concerns, skin conditions and mental health.
I offer a friendly, patient-focused holistic approach, allowing time with 30 minute appointments to thoroughly discuss your concerns and develop treatment plans appropriate for your individual needs. For the past 10 years, I have led a private health screening service, providing comprehensive health checks, and am passionate about helping people take charge of their health through early detection and prevention, enabling people to stay healthier for longer.
My approach is simple; I treat every patient how I would want my own family to be treated, with care, respect and a commitment to long term well-being, and I pride myself on providing traditional family doctor values within the Spire Hospital environment.
I have a special interest in muscle, joint, and sports-related conditions. Prior becoming a doctor, I qualified and worked as a physiotherapist, providing me with a strong foundation in musculoskeletal health and injury recovery. I have subsequently completed my postgraduate diploma in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health, allowing me to provide expert advice on staying active, injury prevention, and managing musculoskeletal and joint pain, including joint injections. I’ve spent over a decade working with elite athletes in professional football and rugby league teams, furthering my experience and expertise to support people of all activity levels/fitness backgrounds.
I have run a health screening service for Circle Health for 10 years and have a passion and expertise in screening and preventive medicine.
I also have a special interest in musculoskeletal, sports and exercise medicine having completed a degree as a Physiotherapist prior to completing my Medical degree. I have also gone on to complete a post graduate diploma in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health.
I have a 10 year history of working in Elite Sport, working in both professional football and professional rugby league. I continue to work for both Sheffield United and Catalan Dragons.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Alex Worthington at Spire include:
General practice
- Blood disorder test
- Cancer tests
- Cholesterol level test
- Diabetes test
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Iron, vitamin and mineral level tests
- Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
- Liver and kidney test
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Sexual health testing
- Thyroid test
- Ultrasound scan
- X-ray
Other treatments
- General practice and family medicine
- Health screening and preventive care
- Muscle, joint, and sports injuries including joint injections
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc Hons / University of Nottingham / 2004
Physiotherapy
MBChB / University of Sheffield / 2011
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
PGDip with Merit / UCL / 2018
Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health