Dr Emma Garde
NHS GP in Bath with specialist training in sport and exercise medicine. At Forth, Emma reports on blood test results and writes medical commentaries.
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- GP Register since 2017
- Member, Royal College of GPs
15
Years in medical practice
Since graduating MBChB in 2011
SEM
Specialist qualification in sport and exercise medicine
DipSEM (Hons), University of South Wales, 2021
3
Years with Forth
Since October 2023
2019
World Championship bronze medallist
Team GB, ITU World Championships, age group
About Emma
Emma qualified in medicine from the University of Birmingham in 2011 and completed her MRCGP in 2017. She holds postgraduate diplomas in geriatric medicine and in sport and exercise medicine, and practises as a salaried GP and out-of-hours GP in Bath.
Her clinical experience spans musculoskeletal medicine, care of the elderly and palliative care, and she has previously worked as a team doctor at Bath Rugby Club.
Outside medicine she is an endurance athlete, and has represented Great Britain in middle-distance triathlon, winning an age-group bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships.
“I believe in empowering individuals to take proactive control of their health through clear, evidence-based insights. Combining general practice with specialist training in sport and exercise medicine, my goal is to help people understand their unique biomarker profiles so they can make informed decisions to optimize their performance, longevity, and everyday wellbeing.”
Credentials
Registration and current roles
Registration
- General Medical Council
- Reference number 7130087. Full registration with a licence to practise. Check the register
- GP Register
- Entered 1 August 2017
- NHS Medical Performers List
- England, since March 2016
Current roles
- Salaried GP Combe Down Surgery, Bath (NHS)
- Out-of-hours GP BEMS, Bath (NHS)
- Reporting doctor Forth
Role at Forth
Emma’s role at Forth focuses on blood test result reporting. She reviews results and writes the medical commentary included in customer reports.
Career and qualifications
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2021
DipSEM (Hons), sport and exercise medicine
University of South Wales
Qualification -
2019
Developed the internal controlled drugs policy
Bath Rugby Club, following an audit of prescribing and injury profiles
Policy -
2019
Common MSK problems and what to do about them
Primary Care Forum. Teaching session for practice nurses
Teaching -
2019
Getting moving in general practice and the use of GPPAQ
Practice presentation
Teaching -
2017
MRCGP
Royal College of General Practitioners
Qualification -
2017
DGM, geriatric medicine
Royal College of Physicians
Qualification -
2011
MBChB
University of Birmingham
Qualification -
Former
Team doctor
Bath Rugby Club
Sport -
Former
Anatomy demonstrator and professional mentor
Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
Teaching
Research and publications
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2010
Journal article · Peer reviewed
Influenza vaccination of future healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study of uptake, knowledge and attitudes
Blank DL, Bodansky DMS, Forbes A, Garde E, Story F, Roalfe AK, Tait L. Vaccine. 2010; 28(30): 4668–4672. Also presented at Vaccine International Conference, Vienna, 2010 (Jenner Poster Prize).
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2015
Conference poster
An audit to assess awareness of guidelines and clinician confidence in interpretation of electrocardiograms in the athletic population
Garde E, Evans G. BASEM Annual Conference, Cardiff
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2013
Conference poster
Exercise in pregnancy: clinician knowledge and confidence
Garde E, Evans G. RCGP Annual Primary Care Conference, Harrogate
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2011
Conference poster
Vaginal packing following pelvic floor surgery: an international survey
Garde E, Latthe P. United Kingdom Continence Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Bristol
Registrations and affiliations
- General Medical Council
- Royal College of GPs
- NHS
- Royal College of Physicians
- University of Birmingham
- University of South Wales
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Profile last updated 20 October 2026. Information on this page describes Emma’s professional background and does not replace advice from your own doctor.