Andrew Macfarlane | Consultant Podiatric Surgeon

Treatments provided by Mr Macfarlane

Mr Macfarlane offers the following treatments at Benenden Hospital:

Cortisone injection

A steroid is injected directly into the joint in order to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in a joint caused by injury or arthritis.

Injection of cortisone >

Removal of an ingrowing toenail

Treatment to remove an ingrowing toenail which can be painful and may become infected if not treated appropriately.

Ingrowing toenail removal >

Partial toenail removal

Also known as wedge excision, this is a partial removal - or thinning - of an ingrowing toenail which has become sore or painful.

Wedge excision >

Cryotherapy for wart removal

A freezing treatment used to remove warts on your feet. It uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart - which then dies and drops off.

Cryotherapy >

Hammer toe treatment

Hammer toe, claw toe and mallet toe are due to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons or ligaments that normally hold your toe straight.

Treatment for hammer toe >

About Mr Macfarlane

I am a very experienced Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, with extensive clinical experience in treating foot conditions, offering surgery and conservative care.

My particular interest is in forefoot pain and corrective bunion surgery, and have undertaken more than 6,000 surgical procedures of the foot with excellent clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes.

I regularly provide lectures and training to other foot and ankle specialists at local and national conferences/seminars.

In addition to my role at Benenden Hospital, I currently hold Consultant Podiatric Surgeon posts at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith and Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, where I'm also Clinical Lead for the podiatric surgery service.

I enjoy keeping fit and have a keen interest in all sports, particularly cycling, cricket, golf and walking.

Using your private medical insurance

Mr Macfarlane provides treatments and services at Benenden Hospital on behalf of the following private medical insurers. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm that you’re covered for your procedure.

AXA Health
Bupa
WPA

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