Simon O’Donnell DPodM MSc (Podiatric Medicine)
HCPC number CH09195
Simon is Musculoskeletal Podiatrist with over 35 years experience. He works with a variety of client groups dealing with the diagnosis and non-operative treatments of Orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. Simon has a wealth of experience working alongside other healthcare professionals. He currently works in both the private sector and NHS. He has worked at Podiatry Clinics since 2006.
Simon first qualified in 1985 and obtained his first post-graduate diploma (PGD), in clinical podiatric biomechanics in 2006 from Staffordshire University. He since went on to gain diplomas in musculoskeletal medicine and injection therapy in 2008 and 2009 respectively. He gained a Masters degree (MSc), in Podiatry in 2012 from the University of Huddersfield.
Prior to joining Podiatry Clinics, Simon was based in London where he was the lead clinician in musculoskeletal Podiatry for the NHS in Westminster. He continues to work as an extended scope practitioner for the NHS. This work involves routinely working beyond the usual expected professional practice. often involving working with hospital consultants in Orthopaedics, Radiology and Rheumatology.
Simon has extensive experience in working with diverse client groups ranging from infants to Army recruits though works mainly with the general public. He has an up to date knowledge of current thinking and evidence based practice of the non-operative management of musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb.
In his leisure time, Simon is a recreational runner and cyclist. He’s a lifelong supporter of Man Utd but we don’t hold that against him.