Sam San

Sam San is a Specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist with a strong background in NHS practice, where she has worked closely with surgical and multidisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose and treat complex lower limb conditions. Her clinical work focuses on helping patients recover from injury, improve movement and maintain long-term foot and lower limb health. Sam has a particular interest in sports injuries and supporting individuals who want to remain active, whether they are competitive athletes, recreational runners or people simply looking to walk comfortably without pain. She has supported athletes at demanding endurance events such as the Marathon des Sables ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert and the London Marathon, where she helped runners manage acute injuries and continue working towards their performance goals. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and an MSc in Podiatric Sports Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis, gait analysis, orthotic prescription, tailored rehabilitation and exercise programmes, taping techniques and collaborative multidisciplinary care. Outside of her clinical work, Sam is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, giving her first-hand insight into the physical demands of combat sports and the types of injuries that commonly affect the feet, ankles and knees. Sam takes a holistic and evidence-based approach to care, combining rehabilitation, orthotic therapy and injury prevention strategies to help patients recover effectively and maintain long-term mobility. She believes in empowering patients through education, clear treatment plans and practical advice tailored to their lifestyle, with the aim of helping them move better, recover faster and stay active for the long term.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2005–2011
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2011–2015
   Residency · Podiatry

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2015–2016
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2015-09–2016-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Podiatry

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3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Podiatry outcomes

   Sam San, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.3174/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 66

2. Outcomes of Podiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Sam San, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.1327/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 176

3. European registry analysis of Podiatry outcomes

   Sam San, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.3324/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 14

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