What is the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

In the UK, a podiatrist and chiropodist mean the same thing. Both titles describe an HCPC-registered foot health professional, although podiatrist is a more commonly used nowadays.

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Q: What conditions does Highgate Podiatry treat?

Highgate Podiatry treats adults and children with a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower-limb conditions, including bunions, fungal nails, heel pain, ingrown toenails, nail care, nail surgery and plantar fasciitis. Rachel is a specialist in biomechanics and children’s foot care.

Podiatry and chiropody at Highgate Podiatry

Podiatry and chiropody at the Highgate Podiatry, N6, North London, is led by Rachel Miller, a HCPC-registered podiatrist. Rachel has extensive clinical experience, including working as a Senior Podiatrist for the NHS.

Rachel provides professional foot care for patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions. She is, a member of the Royal College of Podiatry (MRCPod) and holds a Prescription Only Medicines Certificate.

Rachel is a gentle and caring practitioner who believes it is very important to understand her patients’ needs and help them make informed decisions about the health and well-being of their feet.

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Podiatry conditions treated include (click on any condition below for more information):

Medical Conditions:

Nail Health:

Surgical Solutions:

Nail surgery

Routine Skin Care:

Normally conditions such as hard skin, nail cutting, etc, can be dealt with during a chiropody consultation. Please note, Rachel does not treat verrucas.

Fees

For detailed information about fees for podiatry/chiropody appointments, nail surgery and health insurance claims, see the Fees page.

Appointments and clinic details at Highgate Podiatry

Highgate Podiatry, is in Highgate village at 14 Pond Square, London N6 6BA, North London. Clinics are held every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. For clinic directions and map see the Contact page.

For more information about nail surgery to relieve discomfort from ingrown and painful toenails, see the Nail surgery page.

Please contact the clinic for an appointment on 020 8348 5553. Highgate Podiatry’s address, map, and directions see the Contact page and for information about orthotic insoles and biomechanics see the Biomechanics page.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which type of appointment should I book if I want to see Ms Miller?Rachel2026-05-29T15:19:03+00:00

Which type of appointment should I book if I want to see Ms Miller?

Book a:

Routine podiatry appointment: 30 minutes – Nail care, ingrown nails, corns, callus, fungal infections, etc.

Biomechanical assessment: 60 minutes for adults or 45 minutes for children under 5 – Painful foot/lower limb conditions including bunions, heel pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, etc, as well as developmental issues including flat feet, hypermobility, Severs’s disease, toe walking, etc, and sports-related conditions and performance.

Biomechanical review: 30 minutes – Usually a year or more after your initial biomechanical assessment, can be less for children, to reassess your condition and/or new orthotic insoles.

Fitting or an adjustment: 15 minutes – A free appointment to fit or adjust an orthotic insole.

If you have any doubts as to which appointment you should book please call reception on 020 8348 5553 who can help you.

Do I need a GP referral to book an appointment to see Rachel Miller?Rachel2026-03-24T12:03:51+00:00

Do I need a GP referral to book an appointment to see Rachel Miller?

No. You may be referred to Rachel Miller by your consultant, GP, or another medical professional but you can self-refer, book online or call Highgate Podiatry’s reception, who can help you find a convenient appointment.

What conditions does Highgate Podiatry treat?Rachel2026-05-29T15:46:06+00:00

What conditions does Highgate Podiatry treat?

Highgate Podiatry treats adults and children for a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower-limb conditions. Rachel is a specialist in biomechanics and children’s foot care.

Routine podiatry treatments and services include – Callus, corns, fungal infections, ingrown nails, nail care and nail surgery.

Biomechanical assessments for foot/lower limb conditions, treatments include – Achilles tendinopathy, ankle injuries, bunions, heel pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, etc, as well as developmental issues including curley toes, flat feet, hypermobility, Severs’s disease, toe walking, etc, and sports-related performance, conditions and injuries.

Please see the website for some of the other conditions Highgate Podiatry treats.