Dr Tom Jenkins is a Cheltenham-based Sports Doctor and Musculoskeletal Specialist GP, who treats joint pain, sports injuries and illness in active people of all ages. He offers private appointments for diagnosis, ultrasound scans, PRP therapy, image guided joint or tendon injections and rehab planning. With over 25 years’ experience in Sport & Exercise Medicine, he provides expert care for athletes and non-athletes alike across Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and beyond.
Dr Jenkins has worked extensively in elite sport. He served for over two decades as one of the team doctors for British Rowing, and has supported athletes from British Cycling, skiing, athletics, triathlon, and high-level performers in tennis, football, rugby and swimming.
He holds dual qualifications as a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) and a Member of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (MFSEM). This combination allows him to deliver comprehensive care that integrates a broad, person-centred GP approach with advanced understanding of joint, tendon, and performance-related injuries.
Over his career, Dr Jenkins has developed and led musculoskeletal clinics in primary care, focusing on early diagnosis, rehabilitation, and advanced non-surgical treatments. He can organise a wide range of private blood tests — selecting from over a thousand different markers — and arrange MRI, CT, ultrasound or other specialist scans where clinically appropriate, ensuring no time is lost in reaching a clear diagnosis.
His private musculoskeletal clinics offer ultrasound-guided joint injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) injections, alongside tailored advice and active recovery plans to help patients return to movement and sport.
He works closely with a trusted network of orthopaedic specialists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists and coaches to ensure joined-up, multidisciplinary care. Known for his clear explanations and approachable style, Dr Jenkins provides evidence-based, personalised treatment aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain and promoting long-term recovery.
