Stephen Ryan
Stephen founded Foot Focus Podiatry to combine state-of-the-art diagnostic technology with evidence-based rehabilitation, bringing precision lower limb care to Dublin.
Stephen Ryan
Founder & Lead Podiatrist
About Stephen
Stephen Ryan is the founder and clinical director of Foot Focus Podiatry. With over a decade of experience in clinical and sports podiatry, Stephen established the practice to bring diagnostic precision and evidence-based treatment to patients across Dublin.
His clinical focus lies at the intersection of lower-limb biomechanics and physical rehabilitation - using dynamic pressure analysis, 3D gait scanning, and Phits custom orthotic technology to resolve complex conditions.
Stephen consults at both Finglas and Mount Merrion clinics and leads clinical governance for the Foot Focus podiatry team.
Clinical Specialties
Education & Training
- B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatric Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Biomechanics & Sports Podiatry
- Trained in Phits 3D Printed Orthotics & Gait and Motion Footscan
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Ireland (M.Ch.S.I.)
- Registered with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council)
In the media
Articles reviewed by Stephen Ryan
- My GP Won't Treat My Verruca. What Now?Clinically reviewed · 3 November 2026
- Podiatrist or Chiropodist? What's the Difference, and What Does a Podiatrist Do?Clinically reviewed · 29 October 2026
- Why Your Heel Hurts Most on the First Steps of the DayClinically reviewed · 26 August 2026
- Why Stretching Alone Will Not Fix Plantar FasciitisClinically reviewed · 20 August 2026
- Ingrown Toenails: Why Cutting It Out Yourself Makes It WorseClinically reviewed · 13 August 2026
- Custom Orthotics vs Shop-Bought Insoles: When Each One Is Worth ItClinically reviewed · 6 August 2026
- Fungal Nails: Why Over-the-Counter Treatments Usually FailClinically reviewed · 30 July 2026
- Diabetes and Your Feet: What an Annual Check Is Actually Looking ForClinically reviewed · 23 July 2026
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Stephen & Mark Ryan
B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatry • Gait & Heel Pain Specialists in Dublin
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