Steven Thomas BSc (Hons) MSc MRCPOD IJT SKN POM-A POM-S
Mr. Thomas is a Podiatrist (foot and ankle specialist) with over 10,000 hours of clinical experience working in the prestigious Harley Street medical district of central London.
He has a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry, and a Master of Science in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery. He has been an Honorary member of the Podiatric Surgery unit at Guy's hospital, and in 2022 was part of the first cohort of podiatrists to be covered by the Royal College of Podiatry to perform skin surgery in the UK.
In 2021 he started creating YouTube videos to bring foot and ankle education to as many people across the world.
In his clinical practice he specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, skin surgery, nail surgery, injection therapy, video gait analysis, and custom orthotic prescription, but can also treat simple callus and corns.
Education
Graduated with Honours in Podiatry and is a Master of Science. Has additional entitlements of prescription only medicines – administration (POM-A), and sale and supply (POM-S).
In 2022 became part of the first cohort of podiatrists to be covered by the Royal College of Podiatry to carry out skin surgery in the UK.
A member of the Royal College of Podiatry and the HCPC.
Specialist Interests
- Lower limb musculoskeletal abnormalities
- Diagnostic video gait analysis and orthotic prescription – Gait analysis is the study of the way we walk. Custom orthotic devices (insoles) are often prescribed to optimise this.
- Minor surgical procedures including ingrown toe nail surgery and skin surgery of the foot.
- Shockwave (ESWT) treatments for plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinopathy.
- Image guided diagnostic and therapeutic injections: Local anaesthetic, steroid, PRP (platelet rich plasma), OSTINIL (for symptoms of arthritic joints), and high volume injections. These are commonly used to treat a wide range of foot symptoms including: Morton’s neuroma, osteoarthritis of the big toe joint, tendinopathy, joint pain, sinus tarsi syndrome, and plantar fasciitis.
- Experienced in verrucae treatments including verrucae needling (Falknor's needling) and verrucae excision.
Personal Interests
Steven is an avid musician, writing and performing music on piano and guitar. He can often be spotted taking country walks at National Trust sites.
Podiatrist or Chiropodist?
Podiatrists and chiropodists are specialists in foot health. Sometimes there is confusion between the two titles. Chiropody is used to describe treatments of foot ailments. Podiatry, a more recent title, encompasses the complete detailed study, diagnosis and treatments of the foot and ankle. This includes chiropody as one form of treatment option.