About Dr. Martin Smith
Dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with a patient-centred approach.
Sports & Exercise
Medicine Physician
Professional Journey
Dr Martin Smith is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician based in Brisbane. He graduated from the University of Nottingham in the UK, before completing his initial two post-graduate years working in the NHS. He then moved to Australia to pursue a career in Sports Medicine and was initially based on the Gold Coast. He spent time training in Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery to give him vital skills required for Sports Medicine, before enrolling in the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine training program, completing his fellowship in 2022.
UK Medical Degree
University of Nottingham
ACSEP Fellowship
Completed 2022
Specialised Training
Medical Leadership
Areas of Expertise
Dr Smith enjoys helping anyone to rid themselves of their musculoskeletal problems, from athletes to those who don't exercise but are prevented from doing what they want by pain or dysfunction. He specialises in the management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, as well as knee, foot and ankle pain.
Patient Philosophy
“I believe in treating the whole person, not just the injury. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone looking to stay active, my goal is to help you return to the activities you love.”
- Dr. Martin Smith
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr Smith is actively involved in research and has conducted research into cardiac rehabilitation, as well as low back pain in athletes. He has presented talks internationally on exercise prescription in patients following acute cardiac events and cardiac surgery as well as pars bone stress injuries.
Research Focus
- • Cardiac rehabilitation protocols
- • Low back pain in athletes
- • Pars bone stress injuries
International Presentations
- • Exercise prescription post-cardiac events
Current Leadership Roles
Team Doctor
Queensland Firebirds
Brisbane
Chief Medical Officer
Queensland Cricket and Brisbane Heat teams
Brisbane
Head Doctor
QAS Swimming (Brisbane Hub)
Brisbane
Head Doctor
QAS Rowing
Brisbane
Professional Journey
A decade of excellence in sports medicine, working with elite athletes and teams across Australia
Team Doctor
Brisbane Roar FC
Team Doctor
Gold Coast Titans
Assistant Doctor
Queensland State of Origin
Concussion and Head Injury Assessment Doctor
The Wallabies
Academy Doctor
Queensland Reds
Concussion and Head Injury Assessment Doctor
Queensland Reds
Tournament Doctor
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games - Rugby 7s
Assistant Doctor
Brisbane International Tennis Tournament
Team Doctor
Brisbane Bullets Basketball
Chief Medical Officer
ITU Mooloolaba Triathlon
Tournament Physician
Brisbane Global 10s Rugby Union
Team Doctor
Brisbane City NRC Rugby Union
Team Doctor
Easts Rugby League
Team Doctor
Easts Rugby Union
Team Doctor
Morningside Panthers Australian Rules Club
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