Dr David Samra - Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician

Founder & Director of Progressive Sports Medicine

With a wealth of experience in Sports and Metabolic Medicine, innovative Research, and a commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Samra helps Athletes, Executives, and active individuals perform at their best while ensuring long-term health and resilience.

Professional Background & Training

Medical Degree: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduating with Honours, University of Sydney
Fellowship: Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
Additional Training:
Metabolic Medicine & Longevity Science (Inspired by Peter Attia’s Medicine 3.0)
Ultrasound-Guided Injections for musculoskeletal and regenerative therapies
PRP and Orthobiologics Research for ligament and tendon injuries

Clinical Expertise & Areas of Interest

Sports Injury Management: Specialises in treating high-performance and recreational athletes
Longevity & Metabolic Health: Focused on VO2 max testing, DEXA body composition analysis, and preventive medicine
Orthobiologics & Regenerative Medicine: Experienced in PRP injections and non-surgical interventions
Complex Patient Management: Integrating sports medicine with metabolic health, lifestyle interventions, and rehabilitation

Sports & Team Involvement

Experience with Elite Athletes: Worked with rugby league, endurance sports, and combat athletes
Team Doctor Roles: Previously involved with multiple sports teams, including professional rugby
Research: Published studies on syndesmosis injuries in rugby players, PRP therapy, and exertional leg pain

Research & Publications

Co-authored a peer-reviewed study on syndesmosis injuries, showing accelerated return-to-play with PRP injections
Exploring PRP and orthobiologic treatments for tendon and ligament injuries
Investigating non-operative strategies for osteoarthritis
Tech & Innovation: Passionate about improving healthcare with digital solutions (via a patient outcome tracking platform)

More About David

Active & Engaged Dad: Loves family movie nights, board games, and creative projects with his daughters
His wife is a PhD researcher in stroke recovery and helps run operations at the clinic
David played volleyball at a National level at University Games
Passionate about Patient Education: Runs progressivespecialists.com.au and is building a YouTube channel to educate patients on sports injuries and longevity medicine