Mr Mike O'Neill

I am an experienced Consultant Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon who treats patients of all ages, from paediatric patients to older adults.

For 30 years, I have served as Consultant Podiatrist to the Royal Household. During this time, I have had the privilege of caring for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as other senior members of the Royal Household.

In 2016, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appointed me a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in recognition of my services to the Royal Household.

I have extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of professional athletes, elite sportspeople and military personnel. This includes supporting athletes during the London 2012 Olympic Games and providing podiatric care to England Rugby, Surrey County Cricket Club and five British Army regiments. This work has given me considerable experience in managing sports injuries, overuse conditions and the complex biomechanical demands associated with elite sport and military service.

I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry. I previously served as Vice President of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists for four years and as a member of its National Executive for 20 years. I have lectured nationally and internationally on a wide range of foot and lower-limb conditions and have regularly contributed expert commentary to the national press, newspapers and magazines.

I assess and treat a broad range of foot and lower-limb conditions, including foot, ankle and lower-limb pain; plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain; Achilles tendon disorders; bunions and hallux rigidus; hammer toes and mallet toes; painful corns and calluses; ingrowing toenails; Morton’s neuroma and other nerve entrapment conditions; joint, tendon, ligament and soft tissue disorders; paediatric foot and gait concerns; sports-related foot and lower-limb injuries; biomechanical abnormalities and gait-related problems; plantar warts and verrucae; and age-related foot problems. 

I have a particular interest in the conservative and surgical management of painful corns and calluses. These lesions may result from underlying structural or biomechanical problems and can otherwise require frequent routine treatment. Where appropriate, addressing the underlying cause can provide more lasting relief.

My approach is to identify the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms and, wherever appropriate, begin with conservative treatment before considering injections, other interventional treatments or surgery. I work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, radiologists and physiotherapists to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care.