Clinician · Researcher · Educator
Dr David Samra
Sport & Exercise Physician (FACSEP) · Director, Progressive Sports Medicine
MBBS (Hons) · BAppSc (Phys) · FACSEP · EM Cert (RPA)
Dr Samra practises across all areas of sport and exercise medicine and non-surgical orthopaedics, with a special interest in metabolic and longevity medicine — helping patients optimise both musculoskeletal health and overall healthspan.
- MBBS, First Class Honours — University of Sydney
- Fellow, Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
- Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney
- CCPU – Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound
Clinician
Director, Progressive Sports Medicine
Specialist sports medicine, longevity and non-surgical orthopaedic care at the Leichhardt clinic.
Researcher
Affiliate Clinical Lecturer & Researcher, University of Sydney
Published sports-medicine researcher and journal reviewer, with current research into off-label prescribing and PRP injection practices.
Educator
Clinical Lecturer & Tutor
Teaching across the Sydney and UNSW medical schools, and instructing on ALS2 and MOST sporting-trauma courses.
Sport and exercise medicine as a lifelong discipline — from injury care to long-term health and function.
Clinical practice
Areas of focus
Dr Samra sees patients of all ages, fitness levels and backgrounds, across the full range of sport and exercise medicine and non-surgical orthopaedics.
Sports & musculoskeletal medicine
Diagnosis and treatment for high-performance and recreational athletes, and everyday active people.
Explore injuriesNon-surgical orthopaedics & injections
Ultrasound-guided LR-PRP and LP-PRP, cortisone, hyaluronic acid and other image-guided treatments.
Ultrasound-guided injectionsLongevity & metabolic health
VO₂ max testing, DEXA body composition, and preventive medicine focused on healthspan.
Visit the Longevity ClinicExercise, dietary & lifestyle prescription
Individualised programs for injury, chronic disease, performance and healthy ageing.
Exercise physiologyA doctor's referral is required to consult Dr Samra and to receive a Medicare rebate.
A special interest
Metabolic & longevity medicine
Dr Samra's interests extend beyond musculoskeletal medicine into the systems that drive long-term function — metabolism, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness and inflammation.
The musculoskeletal system is often the earliest to show signs of metabolic disease, and the same pathways that raise injury risk also drive cardiovascular, metabolic and cognitive decline in later life. By addressing these drivers early with a structured, evidence-based framework, the aim is to extend the years patients spend in full physical and cognitive function.
This work is delivered through the dedicated Progressive Longevity Clinic at Progressive Sports Medicine.
Medical care for elite sport
On the sideline
Dr Samra has provided medical care for athletes, teams and events including:
Qualifications
Degrees & specialist training
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — University of Sydney, First Class Honours
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) — University of Sydney
- Fellow, Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians(FACSEP)
- Certificate of Emergency Medicine(ACEM) — Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- CCPU – Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound
- Further specialist professional development — Metabolic Medicine & Longevity Science; advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound; PRP & orthobiologics
Education
Teaching & academic roles
- Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney — School of Health Sciences
- Clinical Tutor — Sydney Medical School
- Clinical Tutor — UNSW Medical School
- Foundation Lecturer & Tutor — NSW Sports MedSoc
- Instructor — ALS2 Advanced Life Support
- Instructor — MOST Sporting Trauma courses
Research
Affiliations & publications
Affiliations & current research
- Affiliate Clinical Lecturer, School of Health Sciences — University of Sydney
- Affiliate Clinical Researcher, Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Group — University of Sydney
- Journal Reviewer — Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Current research — off-label prescribing and PRP injection practices in sports medicine
Selected publications
Recognition
Honours & awards
- MBBS — First Class Honours
- BAppSc (Phys) — Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Performance
- AM Taylor Orthopaedic Scholarship
- AFL Doctors Fellowship in AFL Medicine
- Certificate of Emergency Medicine(ACEM)
- Fellow, Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians
Professional standing
Memberships & accreditations
Professional associations
- Sports Medicine NSW — Board Member
- NSW Sports Medicine Australia — Education Board
- Australian Commission on Safety & Quality — Osteoarthritis
- Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians (ACSEP)
- Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
- Australian Resuscitation Council
- Australian Medical Association
Accreditations & courses
- IOC Advanced Team Physician Course
- IRB Immediate Care in Rugby — Level 3
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma (EMST)
- Diagnostic Ultrasound for Emergency Practitioners
- Complete Concussion Management — Accredited Physician
- ACNEM Nutrition Module · Diploma in Remedial Sports Massage
Away from the clinic
More about David
An engaged dad who loves family movie nights, board games, and creative projects with his daughters. His wife, a PhD researcher in stroke recovery, also helps run operations at the clinic.
A national-level volleyball player at the University Games, David brings an athlete's perspective to every consultation.
He's passionate about patient education — running the practice and building a YouTube channel on sports injuries and longevity medicine.
Perform well — and stay healthy for longer.
Book a consultation, send an enquiry, or start the Longevity Clinic assessment.
A doctor's referral is required to consult Dr Samra and to receive a Medicare rebate.