Launch
Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Awaiting
verification
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Podiatric surgery
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr Stephen Kriss qualified as a Podiatrist in 1982 in Manchester and took posts at St Bartholomew’s and Hackney Hospitals. He took a keen interest in the diabetic and rheumatoid foot and became involved in a number of collaborative research projects with other hospital departments. Following a course in Traditional Chinese Medicine he qualified as an acupuncturist in 1985 and was appointed as acupuncturist to the Rheumatology Department at Barts Hospital treating musculoskeletal and pain syndromes, while continuing work as a podiatrist.
He completed a Masters degree at The University of Westminster and Northwick Park Hospital. He established a multi centre clinical trial looking at the investigation and management of plantar fasciitis. In 1988 he was appointed district clinical chief and received his MPhil degree in 1990 with a thesis on Heel Pain: An Investigation into its aetiology and management
From 1992 he worked as a part time clinical tutor in Podiatry at the University of Westminster, within a variety of GP practices and Hospital bases and at the Royal Free Hospital. During this period he developed an interest in foot problems associated with Scleroderma and connective tissue diseases as well as general Rheumatology. He was also appointed as acupuncturist to the Rheumatology Dept at the Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust in 1994.
Mr Kriss completed his Podiatric surgical training in 1996 and was awarded Fellowship of the Podiatry Association. In 1996 he established a Department of Podiatric Surgery at the Battle Hospital in Reading and attained a Consultant appointment in 2000. He now focuses on foot surgery, foot biomechanics and the management of a wide variety of foot problems with a keen interest in Rheumatoid foot surgery. After 35 years in the NHS and 20 years as a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon within the Royal Berkshire Foundation NHS trust he is now retired from his NHS practice.
He has been involved in a number of media and educational projects including a training CD on foot surgery and has been on Radio 4 casenotes. He is an external specialist for the Parliamentary Clinical Ombudsman. He is a keen educator and trainer and has organised cadaveric and academic conferences as well as lecturing regularly to his colleagues at national conferences.He regularly lectures to GPs hospital consultants, physiotherapists and lay groups on the foot.
Areas of interest
Foot and Ankle Surgery;
The Rheumatoid Foot;
Foot Biomechanics;
Forefoot reconstruction:
Sinus Tarsi (HyProCure);
Bunion Surgery; Hammer toe surgery; Mortons Neuroma;, Metatarsal surgery; Plantar plate repair;Haglunds resection; Heel pain; Hallux Rigidus;Osteoarthritis; Mid foot pain.
Medical secretaries
- Amanda Jolly
- 2 Penta Court Station Road BOREHAMWOOD WD6 1SL
- 020 3327 6350
- amanda@medicaladministration.co.uk
- Caris McCreery-Clarke
- Berkshire Independent Hospital Swallowscroft Wensley Road READING RG1 6UZ
- 0118 902 8073
- Caris.McCreery-Clarke@ramsayhealth.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Stephen Kriss has worked with Dr Carl S Waldmann at the following hospitals:
- Ramsay Berkshire Independent Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Stephen Kriss has worked with Dr Simon Tunstill at the following hospitals:
- Ramsay Berkshire Independent Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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AA629
Excision of nail and nail bed (Zadek's) package (includes 3 follow up visits and includes local anaesthetic) - (5-50)
Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital (1-5) Ramsay Berkshire Independent Hospital (1-5) Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth (1-5)
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W9040
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral - (5-50)
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20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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T6462
Excision or partial excision of IP joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer - (1-5)
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W0860
Metatarso-phalangeal cheilectomy - unilateral, as sole procedure - (1-5)
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W0321
Osteotomies (eg scarf and akin) for Hallux Valgus correction with or without internal fixation and soft tissue correction - (1-5)
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W5940
Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - (1-5)
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W2830
Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance - (1-5)
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A6030
Transection of peripheral nerve for neuroma - (1-5)
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W0330
Fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint - (1-5)
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T7050
Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy - (1-5)
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S1110
Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three - (1-5)
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W3530
Removal of percutaneous wire - (1-5)