The Penicuik Podiatrist Clinic
Ying Peng Podiatrist
01968 705097
DO NOT USE CORN PLASTERS!!!
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This video highlights the potential dangers associated with medicated corn removers.​
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Recently, we treated a patient who experienced severe skin damage after using a corn plaster purchased from a local pharmacy. The salicylic acid in the plaster caused a burn that extended almost to the bone. We immediately referred her to her GP for urgent care.​
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We've initiated discussions with the retail pharmacy to raise awareness about the risks of selling these products without proper podiatric guidance. It's crucial to understand that while corn plasters are readily available, their misuse can lead to serious complications.​
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We highly recommend watching the video above before attempting any self-treatment. Being informed about the risks can prevent potential harm.​
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Always consult with a qualified podiatrist before using such treatments to ensure your safety and well-being.
​​​CLINIC NEWS
​​​​NAIL FUNGUS TESTING
We have introduced a new test for Nail Fungus. This can give you the results when you visit the clinic, as opposed to the GP practice where you may have to wait up to a week. An appointment for this can be made on the booking form now.
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VIDEO OVERDUE
Apologies to everyone. As our longer term patients know we try to make a news video about the clinic every 4-6 months. We are now well overdue. The reason is twofold, Marc's mother was ill over Christmas and this took priority, and as you will have seen in the last update we are now open five days a week and have just introduced Heidi. This has taken up all our free time.
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What you will not know is that we are in talks to merge with another clinic. We hope to be making this public knowledge soon but for the moment just understand that there is a lot going on in the background folks!
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Published on the 25th of February 2025/
Opening Hours
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The clinic is now open Monday to Friday. Home visits on Thursdays.
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9.30 am till 1.00 pm Wednesday.
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​The website is open 24/7 for bookings.
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We only respond to phone calls within these hours. If phoning outside of these hours press -1- on the menu and leave a message and we will respond next day we are open. If phoning to cancel an appointment we treat the day we listen as the day the message was received.​
Toenails not cut for three years.
About the Clinic
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The Penicuik Podiatrist Clinic is owned and run by Podiatrist Ying Peng and is located in the Precinct area of Penicuik Town Centre. Our regular opening hours are Wednesday to Friday, along with the first Saturday of the month.
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Ying herself is a nationally acknowledged expert in treating the feet of patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia. She conducts home visits exclusively on Saturdays and works for the NHS in West Lothian from Monday to Wednesday. Her husband, Marc Stuart, serves as the Practice Manager and also works from the clinic as a Medium.
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The clinic also employs Kimberley Blair, a Podiatrist with over two decades of experience. Additionally, we provide a unique Gait Analysis service using Digitsole, a specialty that sets us apart as one of only four podiatry clinics in the region offering this advanced service.
Please note that the clinic has a phone system with a menu, so listen carefully to choose the correct option. Bookings can be made through our online booking system.
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New patients are asked to pay in advance for their first appointment, and payment is accepted by card only.
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We wish to make it clear that we are not the cheapest Podiatrists in town, nor do we claim to be. We do, however, invest heavily in both the clinic itself and support services such as our website, booking system, and phone system. We strive to respond outside of clinic hours as swiftly as possible, but please be aware that responses to phone messages might take some time.
Please let me know if there are any other changes or details you would like to include!