Dr Sam Barke
sam.barke@return2play.org.uk
Sam trained at Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals, London. Following junior doctor posts in the West Midlands he undertook his basic surgical training in London before focusing on Trauma & Orthopaedics.
In recent years Sam has been at the forefront of improving the management of concussion in amateur sport and in children. He is recognised as an expert in the area and has presented nationally and internationally on the topic.
Sam has qualifications in pre-hospital care and sports medicine and has extensive experience in planning and delivering medical care for sporting events.Away from Return2Play, Sam works in young adult and sports injury hip surgery.
Sam is a passionate believer in the health and social benefits of sport and that by properly managing risk those benefits can continue to be enjoyed.
Click the links below to read Dr Barke’s series of concussion blogs.
Concussion: There’s no recovery fast track
Concussion: It’s not a rugby injury
Concussion: Teacher’s have an important role to play
Press articles
Ryan Giggs criticised as Daniel James ‘fakes his concussion’ – The Times 15 Oct 2019
TV Interview: BBC Wales News – 09 September 2019
TV Interview: BT Sport’s ‘Rugby Tonight’ – 27 February 2019
Six Nations: Jonny May’s head injury under review – The Times 26 February 2019
Football must take note of rugby’s concussion protocol – The Times 06 June 2018
England Captain Dylan Hartley is right to follow medical advice – The Times 24 April 2018
Concussion: Back to Basics – The Rugby Paper 29 September 2017