About
Gillian Duncan is a Podiatrist and the Clinical Director of Optimal Clinic. She is dedicated to helping people live active, healthy lives and achieve their personal goals. As a passionate advocate for staying active, she recognises the importance of regular exercise for both physical health and mental well-being.
Gillian completed her initial degree in Podiatric Medicine in Edinburgh and pursued a Postgraduate Research degree focused on the Biomechanics of Anterior Knee Pain in Runners (MRes). With over 15 years of experience in both hospital and private practice settings, she specialises in musculoskeletal (MSK) foot and ankle conditions. She is also a qualified personal trainer and an APPI-certified Pilates instructor, and she volunteers as a first-aid responder for rugby.
Understanding the importance of movement education in pain and injury management, Gillian also teaches Pilates at Optimal Fitness. She believes that Pilates, during and after injury, can help improve posture, flexibility, core strength, and overall muscle control.
Gillian’s collaborative approach means she works closely with patients and her team to find effective solutions and help patients recover and get back on their feet. Her specialties include sports injuries affecting the foot and ankle (such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, toe deformities, and chronic ankle injuries), diabetes-related foot care, running gait analysis, children’s foot and leg issues, orthotic solutions (such as splints and insoles), exercise therapies, footwear advice, and rehabilitation Pilates.
Gillian completed her initial degree in Podiatric Medicine in Edinburgh and pursued a Postgraduate Research degree focused on the Biomechanics of Anterior Knee Pain in Runners (MRes). With over 15 years of experience in both hospital and private practice settings, she specialises in musculoskeletal (MSK) foot and ankle conditions. She is also a qualified personal trainer and an APPI-certified Pilates instructor, and she volunteers as a first-aid responder for rugby.
Understanding the importance of movement education in pain and injury management, Gillian also teaches Pilates at Optimal Fitness. She believes that Pilates, during and after injury, can help improve posture, flexibility, core strength, and overall muscle control.
Gillian’s collaborative approach means she works closely with patients and her team to find effective solutions and help patients recover and get back on their feet. Her specialties include sports injuries affecting the foot and ankle (such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, toe deformities, and chronic ankle injuries), diabetes-related foot care, running gait analysis, children’s foot and leg issues, orthotic solutions (such as splints and insoles), exercise therapies, footwear advice, and rehabilitation Pilates.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mrs Gillian Duncan
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Podiatry
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of podiatry
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 693 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 475 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,987 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,140 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in podiatry
DOI: 10.3500/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34251318 · cited by 85
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Long-term follow-up of podiatry across AE
DOI: 10.3102/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38765552 · cited by 199
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Validation of clinical scoring in podiatry
DOI: 10.4161/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32756063 · cited by 113
Invited talks
- Practical updates in podiatry European Annual Congress (podiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in podiatry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated podiatry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to podiatry
- Awareness When should you see a podiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · gillian.duncan@euroclinics.example
