Dr David Porter

Chairman of Multidisciplinary Team

About Dr David Porter

Dr David Porter is a sports medicine physician and specialist in orthobiologics, with extensive experience in elite sport. As Chair of HOOKE’s multidisciplinary team, he reviews health assessments and works directly with members to develop personalised programmes focused on health optimisation and integrated medicine.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified from University College London Medical School in 2004
  • Specialist training in emergency and intensive care medicine
  • Postgraduate study in Sports and Exercise Medicine at institutions in the UK and Europe
  • Appointed Club Doctor at Chelsea FC in 2011
  • Men’s First Team Doctor at Chelsea FC from the 2015/16 season
  • Four seasons supporting Chelsea FC’s Men’s First Team domestically and internationally
  • Former faculty member for the FA’s Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMIF) course

Sports medicine and musculoskeletal health

Dr Porter’s approach has been shaped by almost a decade working in elite, performance-focused sport, where maintaining musculoskeletal health and supporting safe recovery are central to patient care. His specialist interests encompass both sports medicine and the management of musculoskeletal health, including:

Sports and exercise medicine
Musculoskeletal health
Orthobiologics
Emergency and intensive care medicine

Dr David Porter's Role at HOOKE

As Chairman of HOOKE’s Multidisciplinary Team, Dr Porter conducts musculoskeletal examinations and prepares and presents the resulting reports. He consults individually with HOOKE members and develops programmes focused on physical optimisation and rehabilitation. His role also draws on his expertise in regenerative therapies, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Professional details

General Medical Council (GMC)

Registration Number/Status:

6104489

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