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Specialises in
- Gait analysis
About me
Team Member BIO - Andre Ferreira, Advanced Podiatrist.
Andr� has more than 14 years experience in treating foot and ankle conditions. He graduated from the University of Porto in 2006 with a BSc degree in Podiatry.
He has experience working both for the NHS and private clinics in London and Portugal and joins our team as an Advanced Podiatrist at the Maidenhead Foot and Ankle clinic.
Andr� completed a post-graduate diploma in 2008 in Minimal invasive Podiatric Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and in 2010 a externship in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine which as allowed him to further is knowledge and expertise.
Most recently he gained his Master's degree in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery at the University of Huddersfield which will allow him to further his training in Podiatric Surgery.
As an Extended Scope Podiatrist he is experienced in treating all kinds of musculoskeletal pathologies.
Andre specialises in lower limb biomechanics, musculoskeletal podiatry, foot pain, sports injuries of the foot and ankle and paediatrics podiatry but enjoys all aspects of the profession.
Aside from his clinical duties, Andre takes an active role in the teaching and training of his colleagues. He has lectured extensively throughout Europe and South America. He is an advisor to the European League Against Rheumatology and a editor for the European journal of Podiatry. He is a published scientific author and enjoys participating in research projects to further the profession, about which he is passionate.
Hobbies:
Outside of clinic time Andre is very sociable and enjoys spending time with friends and walking his dog.
Areas of interest
Ingrown toenails
Surgery of ingrown toe nails
Sports injuries of the foot and ankle
Insoles - medical orthoses
Rehabilitation
Routine podiatry interventions
Verrucae - Basic treatments included. Verrucae needling is not funded by BUPA scheme.
Callus/corns
Chronic foot pain
Injections
Diagnostic ultra sound
Diagnostic MRI
X rays
Big toe pain
Fungal nail infection
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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AA641
Follow on podiatry visit including cryotherapy and local anaesthetic - (>50)
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AA145
Initial podiatry visit including cryotherapy and local anaesthetic - (>50)
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AA365
Gait analysis including biomechanical assessment with video infra-red computerised analysis - (5-50)
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AA100
Microwave ablation therapy for warts and verrucae (Including Consultation) - (5-50)
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AA628
Avulsion or wedge excision of nail package by podiatrist (including all charges and including local anaesthetic) - (5-50)