Mr Peter Manuel is a podiatric surgeon who treats patients at St John of God Geraldton Hospital.

Mr Manuel obtained his undergraduate degree from Curtin University in 1997 and his master’s degree in 2005 also from Curtin University. Mr Manuel undertook specialist foot and ankle surgical training in 2005 and was awarded Fellowship from the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons in 2012.

During his training program, Peter received international registrar training fellowships with the Orthopaedic Department, Great Western Hospital, Swindon and Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Southmead Hospital Bristol. This incorporated all fields of foot and ankle reconstructive surgery under the guidance of some of the world’s leaders in foot and ankle surgery.

Mr Manuel has a major interest in ankle ligament and mid foot reconstructive procedures. He also performs surgery for conditions such as hallux valgus (bunions), hammer toes and ingrown toenails. Peter is a commonwealth accredited podiatric surgeon and is registered as a specialist podiatric surgeon with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority. He is also endorsed for scheduled medicines with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

Mr Manuel speaks at scientific symposiums on a state and national level. He also conducts regular teaching to podiatrists and other allied health professionals.