About

Buckingham Podiatry opened in July 2024. Buckingham Podiatry was created to provide expert, compassionate foot and lower limb care in a welcoming and modern setting. Our clinic is run by experienced HCPC-registered podiatrists and skilled foot health professionals, offering a full range of treatments — from routine foot care and skin/nail conditions to sports injuries, gait analysis, and complex foot health concerns.

Whether you are dealing with persistent pain, a recurring problem, or just looking to stay on top of your foot health, we are here to help. We take pride in providing evidence-based care tailored to each patient, in a space designed for comfort, reassurance, and results.

We welcome patients of all ages — no referral needed.

Photograph showing podiatrist Josephine smiling with her husband and dog Wilfie

Josephine Smith - Clinic Director

Podiatrist Josephine Smith has a First-Class Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Northampton, where she was also honoured with Best All-round Student and Spirit of Podiatry awards.

Patients commend Josephine for her kindness and care, noting her exceptional treatment and solid expertise.

Her experience includes working in private practice, as well as placements at the multidisciplinary diabetes foot clinic at Leicester General Hospital, Podiatric Surgery at Danetre Hospital, and NHS community podiatry services in Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.

Josephine lives in Buckingham with her family. She enjoys Ballroom and Latin dancing to keep fit and volunteers at the Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue.

At a glance

  • Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
  • Member on the Health and Care Professions Council Register
  • First Class Degree in Podiatric Medicine
  • POM- A: Prescription of Only Medicines – Administration (Local Anaesthesia)
  • POM- S: Prescription of Only Medicines – Sale/Supply

Magdalena Gherca – Podiatry graduate

Magdalena is originally from Poland and has been living in the UK for the past six years. She recently graduated from the University of Northampton with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and is currently awaiting her HCPC registration number.

During her studies, she gained valuable hands-on experience through NHS placements, working with a wide range of patients and foot health conditions. Since October 2024, she has also been working in private practice as a Foot Health Practitioner, continuously developing her clinical skills and delivering quality care.

Magdalena is passionate about expanding her knowledge and actively seeks opportunities for professional development. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, and she loves reading.

Eva Smith – Trainee Foot Health Practitioner

Eva is nearing completion of her Foot Health Practitioner training with The SMAE Institute and will soon begin her clinical placement. She has been part of the Buckingham Podiatry team since September 2024, gaining hands-on experience and developing a strong foundation in foot health care.

Keen to start seeing her own patients, Eva is passionate about learning and growing within the profession. This summer, she attended the Primary Care Conference alongside Clinic Director Josephine Smith and continues to build her knowledge of lower limb care. Eva looks forward to supporting patients at Buckingham Podiatry as she takes the next step in her career.