Dr Craig Panther

MB ChB 1994 Auckland; FRNZCUC 2003; FACSP 2013

Craig graduated from Auckland University in 1994. He initially worked in Sports Medicine on a part time basis, including as a team doctor for the All Whites in 2001 and for the French America's Cup syndicate in 2003. From 2006-8 he spent two years in London, working full-time at Pure Sports Medicine, and as a club doctor at Premier League club Fulham FC. In 2009-10 he worked in Melbourne; at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, and with AFL club Geelong FC. He has since returned home to Auckland. He continues his association with O-League champions Auckland City FC as club doctor.

Craig offers the following services:

• Prompt diagnosis and treatment of:
• sports injuries
• general musculoskeletal complaints
• medical problems pertinent to sport & exercise
• Autologous blood injections and radial shock wave treatment for tendinopathies
• Access to high-tech imaging where appropriate
• Basic sports concussion assessment/return to play guidance
• Exercise prescription to assist management of chronic disease
• Pre-participation medical screening assessments.

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Sport and Exercise Physician

6 June 1995

Sport and Exercise Medicine