About Me

The roundabout route to medicine

I didn’t take the usual path into medicine. I started out studying Egyptology - but quickly realised pyramids weren’t all that practical - so I switched to Human Sciences. After graduating, I worked in film for a few years as a writer, director, and producer. It was creative, fun, and chaotic, but a conversation with my mum made me question whether I wanted to do something with a bit more impact.

So, I applied to medicine. Somehow, I got in.

During my studies I became fascinated by extreme medicine and prevention. I completed a second elective at NASA, climbed to the top of the Alps for medical research, and along the way, developed a deep interest in how lifestyle, environment, and community shape our health far more than we often admit.

From elite sport to public health

At the same time, I fell headfirst into sport - specifically 1-Wall Handball, an incredibly simple, accessible game played with just a ball and a wall. I became European Champion and one of the best players in the world, eventually founding the UK Governing Body and Charity for the sport, now known as 1Wall UK, and launching the World Tour.

I now chair the charity, working to make sport and movement accessible for everyone, especially in urban environments where opportunities to be active are limited. That mission has evolved into a passion for urban health, active design, and community wellbeing - turning empty spaces into active ones and helping people rediscover the joy of movement.

Making health make sense

I’ve always believed that health education can be done better - more honest, more engaging, and less pompous. With my film background and medical training, I created The Stealth Doctor, a platform that makes medicine make sense. Through my YouTube channel, podcasts, and online courses, I translate evidence-based science into practical, relatable, and sometimes funny content.

I now lecture nationally and internationally, including at The Bartlett School of Architecture, where I explore the relationship between health, design, and behaviour. I also consult on medical communication, preventative health, and urban active design - bridging gaps between medicine, sport, and society that too often operate in isolation.

The Churchill Fellowship

In 2020 I was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, which took me across the Americas to study how community-based, minority sports can drive social impact. My work highlighted how simple, culturally relevant activities can create healthier, more cohesive communities - and inspired a manifesto for urban health through movement.

You can read my full report HERE.

Fun fact

I once played the highest game of handball in the world - at the top of the Alps. I was 2-0 up before the ball blew off a cliff and fell two miles into Italy. Outside of medicine, I run a second YouTube channel called Ball Slaps (and its podcast, Ball Slapping), where I plan to cover every sport on Earth that involves hitting a ball with a hand, racket, or something in between.