The Penicuik Podiatrist Clinic
Ying Peng Podiatrist
01968 705097
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Our planned purchase of an Edinburgh Clinic fell through. This is because the rental agreement could not be secured. It was extremely disappointing as a lot of work went into preparation of running two clinics and several new jobs would have been created.
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VIDEO OVERDUE
Apologies again. We were holding off on the video as we wanted to cover the plans for Edinburgh. We will try and get this done this month.
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Holidays
Both Ying and Marc are going on holiday to Ireland North and South in the middle of June. As such for the week of 16th June the clinic will only be open on Tuesday the 17th. Kim may also open on the Wednesday but this will depend on any bookings. You will need to phone the clinic to book on this day as the online booking will be closed for the Wednesday.
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Karen Smith
Karen has covered the admin role in the clinic when Marc is away, and from June will be joining us to slowly take over from Marc three days a week by the end of the year. Initially she will be replacing Marc on Fridays from the end of June onwards. Marc is not going to disappear but the clinic needs him to work on our systems as we have big changes coming up.
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New AI Customer Service
Starting from the end of May we are going to launch an AI Chatbot onto the site. The bot will answer questions directly. If you want to know if we are open, you will simply type and ask. If you are a new patient it will guide you for registering for example. We see this as the way forward and this follows on from the AI system we have been using for medical notes in the treatment room since the start of the year. This is an example of the type of area Marc will be concentrating on.
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Published on the 18th of May 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.
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.
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!