Launch
Website- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Foot & Ankle
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I qualified in medicine from the Universities of St Andrews and Manchester in 2001. My interest in orthopaedics was sparked whilst on a medical student elective to Malawi and following this I commenced basic surgical training in the North West of England with placements at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and the Royal Preston Hospital. This was followed by a period of overseas voluntary work in an orthopaedic tertiary referral centre in the former homeland of the Transkei in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. On my return to the UK I completed further training posts as a junior trauma registrar in Shrewsbury and as a research fellow at Wrightington Hospital where I completed an MSc in Health Science and Practice.
In 2006 I obtained my specialist registrar training number in the North West working in a number of busy orthopaedic and trauma units including the Royal Blackburn Hospital, the Royal Preston Hospital and the Royal Bolton Hospital. I also returned to South Africa to work at the Baragwaneth Hospital in Soweto, one of the countries busiest trauma units.
In 2010 I obtained the fellowship in trauma and orthopaedics (FRCS T&O) and was then able to undertake advanced training posts in hip and knee replacement surgery at Wrightington Hospital followed by fellowship level training in foot and ankle surgery at the Royal Bolton Hospital and Wrightington Hospital. In 2012 I returned to Lancaster to complete specialist training under the watchful eye of Mr Shashi Garg and conducted research on the outcomes following ankle replacement surgery. During the final 12 months of training I developed an interest in more complex hindfoot surgery and sports injuries including advanced arthroscopic techniques. In addition to specialist foot and ankle work I continue with a more general lower limb and trauma practice as a consultant. I was appointed as a consultant in 2013 with Kendal and Lancaster being my NHS bases.
During my free time I enjoy spending time with my young family and feel very fortunate to live on the doorstep of the Lakes and Dales.
Areas of interest
Foot and ankle surgery;
Orthopaedic trauma surgery;
Lower limb surgery
My specialist interest is in foot and ankle surgery having completed advanced training posts at Wrightington Hospital. I work closely with orthotists and physiotherapists and provide advice and treatment for the majority of foot and ankle disorders including the following conditions:
Sports related foot and ankle disorders;
Ankle arthroscopy;
Ankle instability;
Achilles tendon;
Peroneal tendon;
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain;
Ankle joint arthritis including arthroscopic debridement or fusion surgery;
Subtalar arthritis;
Midfoot disorders;
Flat foot deformity correction;
Bunion surgery;
Hallux rigidus;
Mortons neuroma;
Lesser toe deformity correction;
Foot and ankle joint steroid injections
Medical secretaries
- Celestina Albero
- BMI The Lancaster Hospital Meadowside Lancaster LA1 3RH
- 01524 597503
- celestina.albero@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Thomas O'Neill
Fee Assured
- Dr Neil Moreland
Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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W9030
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral - (5-50)
Lancaster Hospital (The) (1-5)
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W8646
Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstruction - (1-5)
Lancaster Hospital (The) (1-5)
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X4810
Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Lancaster Hospital (The) (1-5)
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W0330
Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral - (1-5)
Lancaster Hospital (The) (1-5)
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W0463
Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation) - (1-5)
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