What is a Podiatrist?...

Podiatrists are experts in foot, ankle and lower limb health. They have come a long way since our old 'Chiropodist' days with the advancement in Podiatric Medicine and surgery. They can help to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions including: ingrown toenails, fungal nail and skin problems.... But did you know we also are experts in lower limb Musculoskeletal problems, gait analysis and orthotic prescriptions helping those with heel and arch pain, balance issues and sprains? They can also treat foot problems that arise from underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis and specialise in wound care.

Some Podiatrists specialise in MSK, offering laser and shockwave therapy, injection and manipulation therapies, while others specialise in Paediatrics, Geriatrics or Forensic Podiatry, some even become highly trained Podiatric Surgeons! They have come a long way from being 'toenail cutters' so whatever your lower limb, foot and ankle problem talk to your Podiatrist they may know more than you think!

We do so much more than cut toenails

What we do....

Every new patient, and those returning after 12 month absence is given an Initial Appointment and assessment, the 40 minute appointment has been allocated to allow us to take a full medical history and have time to listen to your problem, and put forward an appropriate treatment plan. Please bring a list of you current medication with you to your appointment. Routine and follow-up appointment(s) may be necessary, depending on your treatment requirements and the costs and type of appointments will be discussed at the time of your appointment with the Podiatrist.

Please remove all nail polish before attending your appointment

General Podiatry appointments for those patients needing nail care, corns, calluses and verrucae.
Nail cut only for simple nail care for those patients who have already been seen and assessed by the Podiatrist. This appointment is at the discretion of the Podiatrist and not for fungal, thick, Ingrowing toenails or those people with corns or calluses. Please book General Podiatry appointment unless advised by your Podiatrist.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) appointments for patients who have painful feet, ankles and knees, arthritic and soft tissue injuries and for those who may benefit from Orthotics.
MLS class IV laser treatment to reduce pain and increase healing times for soft tissue injuries, arthritis and wound care.
Swift Microwave therapy for warts and Verrucae (Other treatments available if not suitable for Swift).
Nail surgery for those with long term nail complications and infections.
Doppler ultrasound and neurological tests for those patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and poor circulation problems.

You will be asked to sign a form to give consent prior to any treatment(s) and/or procedures given by the Podiatrist. You have the right to refuse to sign; however we have the right to refuse treatment without consent given.

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We adhere to strict Infection control. We wear appropriate P.P.E and sterilize all our instruments using an ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave directly on our premises.

Patient notes and any data collected are written and stored in the strictest of confidence in accordance with GDPR 2018.

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07597694581

gbpodiatryltd@gmail.com