Ms Claire O'Kane

Ms Claire O'Kane is a highly regarded Consultant Podiatric Surgeon specialising in Podiatry and Chiropody. Dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a wide array of lower limb and foot conditions, she delivers patient-centred assessments and tailored therapeutic pathways. Her clinical practice encompasses both conservative management strategies and advanced surgical interventions, ensuring that patients receive clear, reassuring guidance to restore mobility and relieve foot pain.

Ms O'Kane completed her initial qualifications in podiatry in 1991 at a school of podiatric medicine in Northern Ireland. She subsequently dedicated several years to academic teaching and clinical supervision, mentoring future practitioners in the field. Pursuing advanced surgical training, she achieved top honours in her fellowship theory examinations in podiatric surgery, receiving distinguished awards for her examination performance. She qualified as a Podiatric Surgeon in 2000 and was awarded her certificate of completion of podiatric surgical training in 2003. She maintains professional engagement as a Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatrists and serves as a Tutor for the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery.

Throughout her career, Ms O'Kane has developed extensive expertise in podiatric surgery, including bunion corrections, hammer toe repairs, and the surgical management of ingrowing toenails. Her expertise extends to treating foot arthritis, neuromas, ganglion cysts, metatarsalgia, and chronic heel pain through targeted options such as cortisone injection therapy and joint resurfacing procedures. Active in clinical research, she has authored published studies evaluating surgical outcomes for structural foot conditions. Ms O'Kane remains committed to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and delivering thoughtful, objective, and individualised care to every patient.