MEET THE TEAM
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A team of dedicated foot and ankle specialists.
We are a team of dedicated Foot and Ankle Specialists, brought together by owner and founder Ben Haythornthwaite.
The aim of the clinic is to bring under one roof, the best available techniques, technologies and care available, whether that be for simple foot care needs or extremely complex chronic conditions.
We are a specialist centre with a local and national reputation.
We are located in Darlington, close to the private BMI Woodlands hospital, to enable easy access to the most people across the north, as it is in the middle of the northern triangle of the major cities/conurbations of Leeds, Newcastle, York and Teesside, close to the A1(M) motorway, and minutes from a mainline train station.
Ben Haythornthwaite
Clinical director
Ben graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatry from New College Durham. He has since undergone post graduate training at Northampton General hospital with a leading podiatric surgeon and is continually undertaking further courses to keep up to date with the latest developments.
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Before training to be a podiatrist Ben was an Engineer and Architect. This wealth of experience relating to structures and how forces act through an object, has allowed him to excel in the understanding of podiatric biomechanics and how our body reacts to forces and pressures placed upon it.
Ben is passionate about podiatry and is proud to have appeared on BBC radio as their Podiatry Expert, and also to have been a podiatrist on the official London Marathon medical team.
LauraJane
Podiatrist
Laurajane is an enthusiastic practitioner, known for always striving to be at the top of her game… and the ability to deftly multitask nattering with patients whilst carrying out her clinical work! She has a real talent for putting patients quickly at ease and has a gentle touch when carrying out procedures.
Samanjit
Podiatrist
Before becoming a podiatrist Samanjit worked for many years with people with disabilities and dementia. She is extremely caring and can uplift the greyest of days with her smiley disposition (even when her smile is covered by wearing a mask!). She takes great pride in her work, reflected in the high level of clinical skills that she carries out.
James
Podiatrist
James gained a First Class Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine. He excels in problem solving and as such excels with complex Podiatric cases. He is passionate about ensuring everyone receives the best treatment possible, and doesn’t like to be beaten by any condition! As such he likes to keep at the forefront in developments in the field of podiatric medicine.
Karen
Podiatrist
Karen is an experienced podiatrist who is extremely good at putting nervous patients at ease quickly, partly due to her highly infectious laugh. When you ask her about her career in podiatry she will tell you that the worse the condition, the more she loves her job, so there is never any need to be self conscious or nervous when coming to see Karen.
Karina
Foot Health Practitioner
Barbara
Receptionist
Barbara has had many years of experience in customer service, working in a range of industries. She excels in delivering excellent customer service, ensuring your treatment experience is a pleasant one.
Catherine
Receptionist
Catherine is our spreadsheet whizz, organised and efficient she keeps things running smoothly.