Desperate to find good podiatrist in London

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Hi folks,

some of you might remember me from before but I've been out of running action for quite a while though (and now I have a better idea why) and now it looks like walking could be next to go...

It's a very long story including two podiatrists. Both say I need orthotics, which I can accept. But one is basically trying to screw me through my medical insurance (it's a very long story, ongoing, and no, I'm not going to name the practitioner)and I'm not sure how qualified the other is.

It is now at the stage where my feet and legs ache constantly, from the moment I wake up and any exercise is out of the question. No exercise/feeling low/eating crap - I'm not going to go on but basically I'm at the end of my tether.

**Can anyone recommend a podiatrist that they have used in London who is professional and friendly?
ANY advice would be most gratefully received.

Sorry for the tense tone, I've just about had enough!!!

[Deleted User]

Spans - I've been told you might be able to help (ok I admit it, I'm also bouncing the thread...)

[Deleted User]

Here are the names of two well respected sports podiatrists in London (both of whom are also podiatric surgeons)

Trevor Prior
Haydn Kelly

All the best

HH

[Deleted User]

I went to see Diane Nicholls at Fitter Feet in Clapham. The orthotics are very good but the service isn't cheap.

[Deleted User]

Thanks all, I've now got some recommendations so I'm going to start my research! thanks a million for the help.

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Sm - if you were not happy with tha ethics of the pod you saw then report them to the society. it gives pods a bad reputation if people like you are so unhappy that they want to tell the world about it.

Also, you can always check the qualifications of a pod by checking on the Health Professionals Council Web site
www.hpc-uk.org
or the public part of the society's web site
www.feetforlife.org

Freemers

I saw Damien Lafferty at City Foot Health who I thought was excellent. They're based on London Wall, close to Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations.

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Lurker, I'm going to try to sort out the situation with the pod themselves and get their side of the story - it may be just their admin who are causing all the problems, but either way I'm not about to name them because as you say, it's better to tell the society about them. (they are fully registered with the above bodies) I'm not trying to give anyone a bad name though!!

miles to go

In addition to the names above, a Mr Costain has been mentioned in previous threads.

Am interested in how you get on because I too [deep breath] will be going to a pod and will be interested in how you get on. Hope it'll be third time lucky

[Deleted User]

I saw Simon costain, very good.

[Deleted User]

Thanks all - I've been to see Damien Lafferty and he was great. Orthotics are on their way and I understand what the problem is with my feet!

[Deleted User]

just out of interest, what was the problem, how much for the consultation and how much for the orthotics.

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If you're not sorted yet, can I recommend FootFactor (Gower St). Its advertised in this site. The assessment and analysis is the same as the other pods, but the difference is the guy (Norbert) makes the orthoses there while you wait, and tailors them exactly to your feet. It clearly is an art, and the point he makes is that 'normal' pods may do great analysis, but then lose control of the process as they have to send away to get the orthoses made.
Saw him yesterday - had two runs since and very pleased to date.

GordonShumway

This is an old thread but I recommend Margaret Dabbs