30 years of experience
Dubai
Craig is an accomplished Sports Podiatrist with more than 25
years of experience spanning Australia and the Middle East. He commenced his
career in leading Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy centres in Melbourne, where
he not only practised clinically but also established an orthotic laboratory.
This facility enabled him to design and manufacture the orthoses he prescribed,
representing a distinctive skill set that continues to be a core differnce in his
professional practice.
Throughout his career, Craig has collaborated with athletes
representing a broad spectrum of disciplines and competitive levels. He
developed close working relationships with elite Australian rules footballers,
national and international basketball players, and top-ranked tennis
professionals. His expertise was also highly regarded among elite distance
runners and triathletes. Notably during this time, Craig worked onsite at the Australian Tennis
Open and served as Podiatry Director for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
At the conclusion of 2006, Craig relocated to the Middle
East, where he was instrumental in establishing the Podiatry service for a
newly created Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine centre in Qatar. Drawing on his
extensive knowledge in Sports Podiatry and orthotic design, he developed a
service that became integral to this internationally recognised institution.
During his tenure, Craig worked with numerous international football players
from premier European leagues, track and field athletes, top-ranked male and
female tennis players, multi-sport academy participants, and NBA basketball
athletes.
In 2019, Craig moved to Dubai to launch the Sports Podiatry
service at Mediclinic, pioneering a fully digital workflow featuring 3D laser
scanning, digital design, and local 3D printing of foot orthoses—thereby
retaining full control over the design process. The ability to deliver highly
customised orthoses rapidly led to renewed collaboration with visiting elite
international athletes, as well as support for a diverse range of local
athletes of all ages from the growing recreational community.
Currently at RU Active, Craig focuses on providing patient
care within a high-calibre Sports and Exercise Medicine team. This role affords
him additional flexibility to deliver highly bespoke orthotic solutions
tailored to complex issues related to foot and ankle biomechanics.
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Dubai Health Authority
No. 89975536-004
B Pod (Hons)- La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Registered- Australian Podiatry Council
Member- Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia
Member- Australian Podiatry Association
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AED 45036GR+234 Dubai Science Park, Dubai Science Park Towers - 205, South Towers - Al Barsha - Al Barsha S, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The insoles ( orthotics) that Craig made for my daughter have been absolute game changers! She now has zero ankle pain after suffering for years! Would most definitely recommend!
I’ve been seeing Dr. Craig for around two years now, and honestly, it has completely changed the way I think about my feet and even the way I walk. I used to think foot pain was just a normal part of life, especially with a job where you're constantly on your feet. I genuinely thought it was something you just had to live with and push through. Meeting him changed that completely. He made me realise that constant foot pain isn’t “normal,” and more importantly, that it can actually be fixed. That was something I never knew before. He is incredibly thorough, meticulous, and takes his work seriously. You can tell he genuinely cares about finding the root cause rather than just treating symptoms. Looking back now, the difference has honestly been life-changing. Very grateful for all the help over the last two years.
Understood exactly what my issues were, providing options to remedy the problem. Looking forward to testing out the new insoles
Saw Craig for a custom shoe inserts to provide better support for my feet/ankles, on the back of a recurring injury. The insert he designed and made feels life changing. I definitely feel the big improvement to my ankle support and stability that these inserts make, and they’re quite comfortable and easy to get used to.
Unbelievable experience all round excellent care. Mr Tanner is an innovator and has a unique talent for finding solutions that work for athletes with foot issues
Excellent as always.. very helpful and precise.. Have been with Dr Craig for my sons orthotics fr almost 4 years now.. his approach and insoles are just magic .. extremely comfortable.. highly recommended.. Thank you.
Very satisfied within minutes of putting my orthotics in my trainers. The changes in the way I walk were immediately visible. Would absolutely recommend a visit!
After a very long time and many years of searching, I finally found the best podiatric doctor Craig.He truly understood my leg length difference and made insoles that have made a real, noticeable difference in my comfort and daily life. His knowledge, precision, and care are exceptional. I am extremely grateful and highly recommend him to anyone . Thank you for giving me relief and confidence
Excellent experience so multi year issue with the diagnosis and treatment. Dr Craig is fantastic
So professional and thourough. Craig is without a doubt the best pediatrist we have met and used. Our son has been seeing Craig almost 5yrs and the results are outstanding. Completely different walking style and pain free.
What are Mr Craig Tanner's reviews like?
Mr Craig Tanner's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews.
What languages does Mr Craig Tanner speak?
Mr Craig Tanner speaks English
Where is Mr Craig Tanner located?
Mr Craig Tanner primarily practices at R U Active - Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre - Dubai Science Park, located at 36GR+234 Dubai Science Park, Dubai Science Park Towers - 205, South Towers - Al Barsha - Al Barsha S, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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