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The diabetic foot needs rigorous monitoring, because small changes can lead to ulcers or serious infections. A podiatrist with accredited specialist training (Complutense University of Madrid, UCAM) recognises early signs, tailors treatment to the patient's glycaemic control, and coordinates with the medical team when needed.

Clinical history, static examination, dynamic observation of your gait and, where appropriate, the design of custom orthotics. The assessment needs time: done in a rush, it isn't a biomechanical assessment — it's an incomplete diagnosis.

No. I work only in private clinics that don't operate with insurers, because that model makes it possible to devote the time each case needs. Appointments are booked via WhatsApp or phone, or by reserving at Gabinete Blanca, the clinic where I practise in Madrid.

Often, yes. Nail bracing (orthonyxia) and conservative cutting can resolve ingrown toenails without surgery. A procedure under local anaesthetic is reserved for recurrences or advanced cases.

Regularly, even without symptoms, and immediately if any wound, change in colour or altered sensation appears in your feet. Prevention is the best tool against diabetic foot complications.

Yes. I treat active ulcers in diabetic patients, including advanced wound care, offloading the pressure with the appropriate devices, and coordinated follow-up with the medical team when needed.

Only in specific cases: patients with reduced mobility, advanced diabetic foot, or situations where travelling isn't feasible. It isn't a regular service, but we can consider it if you contact me directly.

A plantar wart is a verruca caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that appears on the sole of the foot and can be painful to walk on. Treatment is usually conservative — including cryotherapy — and tailored to each lesion. It's worth having it assessed in the consultation, as a verruca is sometimes mistaken for a callus.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that thickens and discolours the nail. Treating it takes persistence and begins with confirming the diagnosis, as not every altered nail is down to fungus. In the consultation I assess the right approach for each case.

It's the aesthetic and functional restoration of a damaged or missing nail. Unlike the cosmetic reconstruction you'd have at a nail salon, podiatric nail reconstruction is carried out by a healthcare professional who assesses the health of the nail and the toe.

They are bespoke silicone devices that protect and reposition the toes: they relieve friction and pressure calluses and correct minor digital deformities. Each one is made individually to match the shape of your foot.

There's no fixed time, but there is a minimum: a proper biomechanical assessment isn't done in ten minutes on a treadmill. It needs enough time to be reliable.

At the very least, a regular check-up even when there are no symptoms — and immediately if any wound, change in colour or altered sensation appears. The exact frequency depends on your level of risk, which we assess at the first visit. With the diabetic foot, prevention avoids most complications.

Appointments are booked via WhatsApp or phone, or by reserving directly at Gabinete Blanca, the clinic where I practise in Madrid.

Yes. I collaborate with private clinics in Madrid that want to add podiatry specialising in the diabetic foot and biomechanics. More details in the clinics section.