Private GP
Say goodbye to ‘typical’ drug prescriptions and hello to a bespoke case by case review with shared management plans and reliable follow up with a Dr that knows the nuances of sports and training first-hand!
An experienced GP and endurance triathlete who understands the negative effects a chronic injury can have on both our physical and mental health
Sports Specific Services
From athlete health reviews, race planning and injection therapy to greater depth consultations and private referrals - Our Ironman GP is here for you
Wait no more
Avoid the mental drain and negative effect on our physical movement of having to wait to be seen with the NHS and get moving again quicker
The road to recovery and performance begins with expert care
Our Ironman GP has helped hundreds of individuals and athletes return to full health and performance without the need of surgery or medication.
Say goodbye to long NHS waiting times and hello to a Dr’s Sports Medicine approach for all your health, movement and performance needs
Our Doctor’s multimodal approach to Medicine enables you to take control of your own health saying goodbye to ‘typical’ drug prescriptions and hello to a bespoke case by case review with shared management plans and reliable follow up.
Why do we tolerate pain and lack of movement and excessive NHS waiting times? It’s both mentally draining and overwhelming and has a negative effect on our physical movement, creating restrictions and pain that prevents us living life.
Worse still, we all know the frustrations of seeing an NHS doctor who has no interest or understanding in sports medicine and simply tells us to rest and take pain killers – well no more!
Our Ironman Doc is an experienced endurance triathlete and understands the negative effects a chronic injury can have on both our physical and mental health. He, alongside the 8th Element team, will work tirelessly to get you back to doing what you love.
Core GP Services:
- Private GP Consultation
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Cortisone Injection Therapy
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Private Medical Imagery Referral
Specialist Race Planning:
- Race day certificates and medical waivers
- Race day nutrition advise
- Athlete health reviews including resting HR, stress testing, SPO2 and BP checks
- Taper advice and guidance
- Race planning and training structure
- IRONMAN Q&A
Pricing
Cortisone Injection Therapy
£295.00
60min Session
After being advised that you’d benefit from a Cortisone Injection by our GP, your own GP, a Consultant, or a referring professional – you can book this private Ultrasound-Guided Injection.
Local anesthetic is available depending on the professional administering the injection
Private GP Consultation
£60.00
30minute Session
Discuss any medical issues and concerns with our qualified GP. The advantage of this service is there will be none of the rush associated with NHS appointments and you can discuss your issues in greater depth playing an active role in the shared management plan
Athlete Health Review and Race Planning
£80.00
60minute Session
As an experienced Ironman and endurance athlete Dr Vasishta can help you with everything associated with getting ready for your big day or helping you achieve your specific goals. Services include: • Race day certificates and medical wavers • Race day nutrition advise • Athlete health reviews including resting HR, stress testing, SPO2 and BP checks • Taper advise and guidance • Race planning and training structure
Private Medical Imagery Referral
£60.00
30minute Session
Discuss your injury and leave with a referral letter for you to take to your chosen Private medical insurance provider allowing access to faster imaging and recovery. The letter will be issued within the appointment and there will be none of the waiting time associated with NHS services.
Dr Vik Vasishta
MBChB MRCGP
Dr Vik is a GP and two-time IRONMAN with a passion for sports and exercise medicine. His ethos in his practice of sports medicine is to actively engage in rehabilitation through pain relief and targeted treatment. Combining ultrasound-guided joint injections with tailored rehabilitation programmes to treat the majority of injuries, returning movement in an efficient and timely manner.