Mr Anthony Waddington

Qualifications

FRCPodS, BSc (Hons), HND

Practising since: 1970

Specialties

Podiatry

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About

Anthony is a board-certified and panel-appointed Consultant Podiatric Surgeon with over two decades of experience in the diagnosis and management of foot and ankle conditions.

He provides specialist outpatient care across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Merseyside, delivering both conservative and surgical treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

Anthony manages the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology. Common conditions treated include:

  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
  • Hallux Limitus / Hallux Rigidus
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Tendon injuries and tendinopathies
  • Achilles tendon issues
  • Hammer toes
  • Osteoarthritis of the foot
  • Heel pain and plantar fasciopathy
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Nail pathology
  • Surgical excision of painful callus

Approach to care

His clinical practice combines evidence-based treatment with a strong focus on restoring patient function, mobility and quality of life.

Teaching and leadership

During his surgical training, Anthony was also elected as a trainee representative to the Faculty Board of Podiatric Surgery (2002–2006).

He has previously led podopaediatric services, working closely with Foot Health Services, Surgical Appliances departments and Orthopaedics and Trauma teams.

Through his role at the University of Salford, Anthony continues to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across multiple clinical topics and acts as a mentor to orthopaedic and trauma colleagues.

Education

Anthony achieved Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FRCPodS) in 2005 through the Royal College of Podiatry surgical faculty. He was awarded his Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Surgical Training (CCPST) in 2009. His interest in sports injuries led to completing a HND in Sports Science at Manchester.

Special interests

Alongside his primary surgical caseload, Anthony has developed particular expertise in:

  • Sports Injury of the foot and lower leg
  • Tendon repair surgery
  • Foot infection management
  • Revision foot surgery.

Personal interests

Outside of clinical practice, Anthony is a keen Masters athlete who enjoys a variety of endurance sports and outdoor activities.

His interests include:

  • Endurance multisport racing
  • Gravel cycling
  • Trail running
  • Outdoor adventure sports

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Anthony Waddington at Nuffield Health

  • Toe surgery
  • Ingrown toenail (and ingrown toenail surgery)
  • Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)
  • Achilles repair or reconstruction
  • Midfoot fusion
  • Fusion of big toe
  • Ankle fusion
  • Image guided joint injections
  • Toe joint fusion
  • Forefoot reconstructive surgery
  • Ankle replacement
  • Flat foot correction

Locations Mr Anthony Waddington works with

Related experience

Research

  • Clinical Picture Quiz – Dercums Disease
    Podiatry Now, January 2005
  • The Surgical Management of a Subungual Acral Malignant Melanoma: A Case Presentation and Review of Literature
    British Journal of Podiatry, 10(4):165-169, November 2007
  • Pharmacology for the Health Care Professions – Contributor
    Wiley-Blackwell, First Edition (2008)
  • Over-lengthened chronic post-Achilles rupture: an indirect approach to shortening an over-lengthened post-Achilles rupture using a knotless anchor fixation system at the Achilles insertion  http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2138-5523 Derek Protheroe 1 and Anthony Waddington 2  https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-266108.

Memberships

  • The Royal College of Podiatry
  • Health & Care Professions Council
  • Foot in Diabetes UK
  • Tissue Viability Society

Other posts held

  • Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Wye Valley NHS Trust

Insurers Mr Anthony Waddington works with

Mr Anthony Waddington works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Global
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Cigna
  • Cigna International
  • Healix
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • Bluline

Declaration

Mr Anthony Waddington does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Anthony Waddington does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Anthony Waddington does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.