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Mrs Claire Freeman

BSc (Hons), MSc, FRCPodS

Podiatrist

33 years of experience

Salisbury, SP5 4EW

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mrs Robyn Carter-Wale, Mr Gurdip Shergill and 3 other professionals

4.96

/5

(422 reviews)

33 years of experience

Salisbury, SP5 4EW

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mrs Robyn Carter-Wale, Mr Gurdip Shergill and 3 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
124
1
Foot Pain
100
1
Hammertoe Correction
57
3

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About Mrs Claire Freeman

Mrs Claire Freeman is a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon based New Hall Hospital in Salisbury. She has treated a wide spectrum of foot issues over the last 30 years and aims to promote functional mobility and encourage people to stay fit and healthy. She provides conservative care and surgery for pathologies of the skin, soft tissue, and bone.

Since 2014 she has performed over 2,000 foot surgery procedures including:

  • 450 digital procedures
  • 500 HAV corrections
  • 230 1st MTPJ Cheilectomy+/- osteotomies
  • 50 1st MTPJ fusions

Mrs Freeman studied podiatry at the University of Brighton in 1995 and developed a passion for movement and biomechanics. She went on to undertake a master's degree in theory of podiatric surgery and earned her fellowship of the Royal College of Podiatry Surgery (FRCPodS) in 2010.

In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Freeman is a guest lecturer on the sports medicine master's programme at Queen Mary University of London. She is also a tutor with the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery.


Subspecialties

  • Podiatric Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(571)
Skill Endorsements
(13)

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Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
124
1
Foot Pain
100
1
Hammertoe Correction
57
3
Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis)
50
1
Morton's Neuroma
40
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus
38
1
Arthritis (Foot)
22
1
Cheilectomy
17
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
15
1
Partial Nail Removal
13
1
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
14
Bone Spurs
13
Hammer Toes
10
1
Plantar Fasciitis
9
Neuromas
6
2
Heel Pain
5
Claw Toe Correction
5
Bursitis
5
Verruca
3
Ganglion Cyst Removal
2
Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
2
Nail Care
2
Foot and Ankle Surgery
1
Skin Lesion Treatments
1
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
1
Mallet Toe Correction
1
Bunionette Deformity Correction
1
Heel Bumps
1
Claw Toes
1
Achilles Tendon Problems
1
Steroid Injection
1
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
1
Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
1
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
1
Paediatric Epilepsy (Initial Management and Follow-Up)
1
Excision of Benign Lesions
1
Fungal Nail Testing
1
Total Nail Removal
1
Nail Problems
1
Nail Deformity (Onychopathy)
1
Thickened Nail (Onychauxis)
1
Corns
Foot Sprains
Mallet Toes
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)

Registered with

Health Care and Professional Council

No. CH12626

Royal College of Podiatry

No. 13516


Qualifications

  • BSc University of Brighton 1995
  • MSc University of Brighton 2010
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatric Surgery - FRCPodS College of Podiatry 2010
  • Certificate of completion of podiatric surgery 2014 (CCPST)

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £220
  • Follow-up appointment

    £110
*May vary on location

Locations

New Hall Hospital

Bodenham, Salisbury, United Kingdom, SP5 4EW

4.80(622 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
124
1
Foot Pain
100
1
Hammertoe Correction
57
3

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mrs Claire Freeman is professional, kind, and clear with patients. She gives clear details on foot problems and treatment plans. Patients feel calm and trust her surgical skill. Her care leads to resolved bunions, reduced foot pain, and good podiatric surgery results.

5
verified patient
18 Jul 2026

Lots of parking. Friendly welcome and everything explained clearly at each step of the process. Lovely consultant and very happy with my treatment so far. I would highly recommend Claire and the team.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Claire Freeman
18 Jul 2026
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Thank you for this review and your kind words. Sometimes it's the little things like parking and welcoming staff that contribute to an excellent experience

5
verified patient
16 Jul 2026

Dr Freeman was extremely professional and very reassuring when I attended a consultation about my foot for hallux rigidus. She quickly diagnosed the situation and explained the options available to me. The consultation was followed up very promptly with correspondence and appropriate follow up appointments. Excellent.

Reply from Claire Freeman
18 Jul 2026
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Thank you for highlighting the excellent admin processes we have, this is a credit to my fantastic secretary Michelle Lewis

5
verified patient
04 Jul 2026

Mrs Freeman gave me a clear understanding of my condition and the procedure required to remove the problem.

Reply from Claire Freeman
12 Jul 2026
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Thank you for this review - I always try to be very clear so I'm delighted you found me so

5
verified patient
04 Jul 2026

Listened carefully and discussed different treatment options.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Claire Freeman
12 Jul 2026
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This is so important and I'm really pleased that you understood that you had options about surgery - thank you for mentioning this

5
verified patient
03 Jul 2026

Calm and informative .

Reply from Claire Freeman
12 Jul 2026
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Wonderful - what can I say

5
verified patient
03 Jul 2026

I met with Ms Claire Freeman at New Hall Hospital in Salisbury to discuss a possible operation to remove a bunion. From the moment I arrived at reception the staff were lovely, helpful, smiling and professional. The hospital itself is in a green, leafy and peaceful location which adds to the feeling of calm generally. This is the first time I've met Ms Freeman, who will be the surgeon who operates on my foot. She was very approachable, friendly and calm, professional, informative, clear and very open about what to expect. At no point did I ever feel hurried. She has made me feel much less anxious at the thought of an operation, and she was refreshingly open and honest with her advice. I'm really pleased that the person I had the consultation with is the person who will do the surgery. I also met the team in the Radiology Dept and was met with the same calm, professional and friendly feeling. Based on my first visit and consultation today, I'd have no hesitation in recommending.

Reply from Claire Freeman
12 Jul 2026
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I'm humbled by this review - thank you, I will pass this message to my whole team

5
verified patient
30 Jun 2026

Helpful and informative about the issue, reassuring explanation about resolution required

Reply from Claire Freeman
12 Jul 2026
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Thank you this is a lovely review and I'm so pleased you are reassured and that I communicated well

5
verified patient
28 Jun 2026

considerate, helpful, professional, extremely knowledge and competent.

Reply from Claire Freeman
29 Jun 2026
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I'll take this 5 star review with gratitude

5
verified patient
28 Jun 2026

Approximately a year ago Mrs Freeman straightened a toe and removed a bunion for me. The experience was painless and therefore I was happy to approach her for a second toe procedure. After an X-ray Mrs Freeman decided to proceed with the same procedure on my other foot. Once again the procedure was explained and it wasn’t long before I went to theatre. I opted for local anaesthetic and Mrs Freeman administered the injection which was bearable. It wasnt long before I returned to my room and was able to return home in the next hour.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Claire Freeman
29 Jun 2026
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Thank you for this review. I love it when a patient feels confident to return to me for surgery and has another outstanding experience.

5
verified patient
26 Jun 2026

Upon my arrival I was greeted straight way by staff and was impressed by overall efficiency by everyone I saw. Any apprehensions I had about my procedure were totally and reassuringly dealt with and I can’t fault the whole experience today. Thank you!

Reply from Claire Freeman
29 Jun 2026
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Thank you for this review. This shows what great teamwork looks like

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Skill Endorsements

25 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Hammertoe Correction
Neuromas

Mrs Robyn Carter-Wale

Mrs Robyn Carter-Wale

Podiatrist
Is a colleague

Dr Freeman is a an excellent podiatrist surgeon who has hundreds of delighted patients.

26 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Hammertoe Correction
Neuromas

Mr Gurdip Shergill

Mr Gurdip Shergill

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

I highly recommend Claire. Their expertise and dedication are extraordinary. Their compassion for their patients and ability to deliver exceptional outcomes make them a true asset to the field. Claire is a true mentor and inspiration.

21 May 2024
Endorsed for
Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis)
Partial Nail Removal

MV

Miss Ektaa Vadgama

Podiatrist
Is a colleague

As part of my MSc in Sports Medicine I spent a several weeks shadowing different Sport and Orthopaedic consultants from across London and Southern England. The time I spent with Claire in her clinic and shadowing her theatre sessions was incredibly informative. I was thoroughly impressed with her skill and the professionalism and performance of her team. She is honest, forthcoming and highly skilled and I would have no issue recommending patients to her.

01 May 2024
Endorsed for
Arthritis (Foot)
Foot Pain
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus

Mr David Gruhl

Mr David Gruhl

Podiatrist
Is a colleague
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Mrs Claire Freeman's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 422 reviews.

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Mrs Claire Freeman speaks English

Where is Mrs Claire Freeman located?

Mrs Claire Freeman primarily practices at New Hall Hospital, located at Bodenham, Salisbury, United Kingdom, SP5 4EW
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Mrs Claire Freeman is working Friday (09:00 - 18:00)

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