Mr Stuart Metcalfe

I graduated in 1990 and proceeded to my fellowship in foot surgery (podiatry) which I completed after a further seven years of training within a centre of excellence for foot and ankle surgery in the UK. I was appointed as a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in 2005.

I treat a number of foot conditions including disorders of the foot and ankle, flat foot (children and adults), biomechanics, athletes foot, gait analysis, hallux valgus, metatarsalgia, neuroma and orthotics.

I have published over 25 papers in the field of foot and ankle surgery. I am currently involved in doctoral level research at Manchester Metropolitan University, School of Biomedical Sciences.

My Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) number is CH037382.

Choosing a foot care specialist

Every doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or other health professional has specific skills and qualifications. They can only provide care that fits within those skills and rules set by their profession. For foot care specialists this means:

Podiatrists - They diagnose and treat problems with your feet and lower limbs (they are not medical doctors). They can provide advice, prescribe certain medications and carry out non-surgical treatments.

Podiatric Consultants - These are highly experienced podiatrists (they are not medical doctors). They can manage complex foot and ankle conditions, using a range of non-surgical treatments.

Consultant Podiatric Surgeons - They are podiatrists who have completed additional training (they are not medical doctors). They can manage complex foot and ankle conditions using a range of non-surgical treatments and perform some surgical procedures.