Dr Wilson graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Pharmacy before undertaking practical training as a hospital pharmacist. He obtained a master of philosophy degree in the area of neuropharmacology after two years research work. Following this, he studied medicine at the University of Birmingham graduating in 1996.

Since becoming a GP he has developed varied clinical interests including musculoskeletal medicine and has sat on various committees for the local Primary Care Trust. Dr Wilson is a GP trainer. Dr Wilson came up with the idea for iTennisElbow – an iPhone app.