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, now working in young adult and sports injury hip surgery.

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.

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: Back to Basics

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

George North urged to seek advice after sixth concussion – The Times 25 Feb 2020

Ryan Giggs criticised as Daniel James ‘fakes his concussion’ – The Times 15 Oct 2019

TV Interview: BBC Wales News – 09 September 2019

The Ashes Expert View – Steve Smith likely to feel concussion symptoms for at least a week – The Times 19 August 2019

TV Interview: BT Sport’s ‘Rugby Tonight’ – 27 February 2019