Mr Barry Francis

Consultant Podiatrist specialising in podiatric surgery and biomechanics in Central and North London. I have had 35 years experience working within the NHS and private sector.

I have been a tutor and examiner for the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery (College of Podiatrists) and I am a past Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee of the SCP and an Honorary Vice President. I am a former member of the British Olympic Medical Team, the 1988 Commonwealth Medical Team and have been retained by the LTA. I have been instructed by the Health Ombudsman and the HCPC. My areas of special interest are foot surgery, biomechanics, gait analysis, and complications of chiropody including diabetic patients.

I have been published in the British Podiatric Press and was a contributor to a major work in foot surgery and medicine. I received approximately 94 instructions in 2015, dealing with medical negligence, personal injury and forensic work. I have also given evidence in court. I have represented both Plaintiff and Defendant, the percentages being approximately 40% and 60% respectively.

I am also active in the field of forensic gait analysis and I have been instructed by a number of Police Forces, both in the UK and abroad.