James trained as a Podiatrist at the Durham School of Podiatry and qualified in 2007. James has benefited from a varied and wide clinical experience in both private practice and the NHS. His professional role has incorporated routine podiatric care and specialisms, including diabetic foot care, biomechanics and nail surgery. As Lead Podiatrist at the Solihull Hospital Foot Clinic, he successfully managed and treated a wide portfolio of challenging patient requirements. James is passionate about his profession, which has allowed him to bring together his wide ranging interest and study of aspects of anatomy, physiology, psychology, biomechanics and podiatric practice to the benefit of patient needs.
About Us
James Hogg – Lead Podiatrist
James is an HCPC Chiropodist and Podiatrist in Durham. Following completion of a Sports Science degree at Loughborough University in 2004, James studied Podiatry at Durham where he graduated in 2007. Since qualification, James has held his state podiatry registration with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and is also a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SOCAP). James has also continued to support his professional career with ongoing post graduate training and qualification, most recently gaining a PG qualification in Diabetic Foot Care from Warwick University. As part of his professional ethos and desire for excellence, James believes that being up to date with current practice is essential to patient wellbeing.
James Hogg – Podiatrist
BSc Podiatry, BSc Sports Science, HCPC Registered
Jason Stobbs – Sports Therapist
Jason is a Sports Therapist and has been practising since graduating in 2008. He has a passion for sport and exercise, with a particular interest in Athletics. Jason is a keen runner and takes part in this competitively. Jason has been a member of Gateshead Harriers for many years but has more recently turned his interests to the development of the Washington Running Club.
Jason qualified as a Sports Therapist with a 2:1 Bsc Honours degree in Sports Therapy through Leeds Metropolitan University. Jason is also a member of the Society of Sports Therapists. Since qualifying, he has gained experience in working with clients from amateur level to elite athletes; he has worked as a Sports Massage Therapist in both the London 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Athletics World Championships. This work has enabled him to work with a wide range of people across many disciplines.
In addition to Jason’s Sports Therapy qualification, he has also completed the UK Athletics Strength and Conditioning Module with being a level 2 endurance coach.
Jason has also been a keen worker on the Run Geordie Run support team, providing support in both the Australia and European Segments.
Jason now also works with Gymtopia Gymnastics club in Newcastle. Treating the gymnasts at training sessions and helping them be in the best shape possible for competition.
Jason Stobbs
Sports Therapist (BSc Hons Sports Therapy, MSST)
John Westgarth – Podiatrist
John is a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist graduating from the Durham School of Podiatry with honours in 2013. John is a highly experienced Podiatrist and has worked extensively both in private practice and in the NHS. During his time as a Podiatrist John has successfully managed a varied caseload of patients requiring all types of podiatric treatment including routine podiatry, biomechanical assessment, nail surgery, verruca treatment and diabetic foot care.
We welcomed John to our practice in August 2019 and he brings with him not just his skill and experience but his friendly chairside manner.
John Westgarth
Podiatrist (BSc Hons Podiatry, HCPC Registered)
Facilities
We continually invest in the latest high specification equipment
Our Podiatry clinic in Durham is geared to providing you with comfort and we believe you will benefit from the specialist Podiatry equipment the clinic is fitted with. In addition to the high tech equipment and clean and fresh clinic we are lucky to have a friendly and welcoming team that are committed to providing you with the highest level of service. The clinic is clean and we take the sterilisation of equipment seriously fully complying with the standards set out by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and in so doing ensure infection control procedures are rigorously followed. Our clinic photos are below.
Personalised patient care is what sets our Clinic apart. When you visit you can expect to receive excellent treatment and all round service. Expert team, specialists in their field and caring staff provide you with an exceptional health care experience.
We promised to take care… and delivered
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