Footmedic Podiatry Surgery

Footmedic Podiatry Surgery is in Birmingham, with appointments bookable on this page. It provides private podiatry for foot, ankle and lower limb problems.

Care is delivered by resident consultant podiatrist Somuz Miah. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. He is a member of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has lectured in podiatric medicine, musculoskeletal podiatric medicine and minor surgical skills.

The practice treats fungal skin and nail infections, thick or hard nails, corns, calluses, warts, verrucas, foot odour and blisters. It also covers diabetic foot care, podopaediatrics, sports injuries, foot pain and heel pain. Named conditions include Morton's neuroma, big toe pain, Achilles tendonitis, sprains, shin pain and knee pain.

General treatments include skin and nail care, cosmetic toe nail Pedique and acupuncture. Biomechanics and orthotics include examination, The Richie Brace and Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis. Minor operations include skin surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery and nail surgery procedures. Injection therapy includes prolotherapy, steroids, biopuncture or mesotherapy, Ostenil, dry needling, dermal filler and botulinum toxin.

Other services include ultrasound imaging, dermatological testing, prescription medicines, compression therapy and foot and ankle manipulation. Bookable clinical options include diabetic foot screening, lower limb vascular exam, Gait3D and biomechanics.

Class 4 Remy Laser and Shockwave treatment are available separately or together. They are used for lower limb injuries, inflammation, wounds, verruca and fungus nails. The practice also names plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, sporting knee injuries and spider veins.

Care can be in person, by online consultation or through home appointments. Home appointments are for patients unable to attend the podiatry surgery. He assesses and advises on verrucas, warts, diabetic foot conditions and child foot problems. He can assess sports injuries and plan treatment programmes.