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About Carol Selth
Personal Profile
Ms Carol Selth is a highly experienced Consultant Podiatric Surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of foot conditions. At Chaucer Hospital, she provides expert care for patients experiencing foot pain, deformity and mobility problems, offering both non-surgical and surgical treatment options tailored to individual needs. With more than three decades of NHS experience and over 23 years dedicated to the specialist field of podiatric surgery, Ms Selth has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred foot care.
Ms Selth began her professional training at the London Foot Hospital and School of Podiatric Medicine, where she completed her undergraduate education in podiatry. She subsequently undertook specialist surgical training at Charing Cross Hospital, one of the UK's leading centres for surgical education. In recognition of her expertise and contribution to the profession, she was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Podiatric Surgeons in 2002. She also holds a Podiatric Surgery Annotation from the University of Huddersfield and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Throughout her career, Ms Selth has performed more than 9,000 podiatric surgical procedures under local, regional and general anaesthesia. Her extensive experience covers a broad spectrum of foot conditions, ranging from common forefoot problems to more complex surgical cases. She is known for her careful assessment, meticulous surgical technique and commitment to helping patients achieve improved comfort, mobility and function.
A significant milestone in Ms Selth's career was the establishment of the Podiatric Surgery Service in West Kent in 2003. This pioneering service was created to improve access to specialist foot surgery for local patients and has since developed into a well-established NHS service. Under her leadership, the Department of Foot Health in West Kent was modernised to provide a high-quality, cost-effective specialist service that continues to benefit patients across the region. Her work in service development reflects a longstanding commitment to improving standards of care and expanding access to specialist treatment.
Since 2004, Ms Selth has held the position of NHS Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, where she serves as Joint Clinical Lead for the Podiatric Surgery Service. In this role, she contributes to clinical governance, service development and strategic planning while continuing to provide specialist clinical care. Her leadership has played an important role in maintaining and developing podiatric surgical services within Kent.
Ms Selth's clinical expertise includes the treatment of bunions (hallux valgus), hallux rigidus, Morton’s neuroma, toe deformities, metatarsalgia, heel pain, ganglions, cysts and ingrowing toenails. She also has expertise in injection therapies, including steroid and visco supplementation injections, and provides treatment for a range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal foot conditions. Her broad experience enables her to offer comprehensive assessment and management plans for patients experiencing foot pain or functional limitations.
Alongside her clinical practice, Ms Selth is actively involved in education and training. As a registered surgical tutor with the Royal College of Podiatry, she supports the training and development of future podiatric surgeons, sharing the knowledge and expertise gained during her extensive career.
Patients consulting Ms Selth can expect a thorough, supportive and patient-focused approach. She believes in taking time to understand each patient's symptoms, lifestyle and treatment goals before developing a personalised treatment plan. Whether recommending conservative measures, injection therapy or surgery, her aim is to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain and return to everyday activities with greater comfort and confidence.
Clinical Interests
- Bunion (hallux valgus) surgery
- Hallux rigidus (stiff great toe)
- Morton's neuroma
- Toe deformity correction surgery
- Metatarsalgia and forefoot pain
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Soft tissue surgery for ganglions and cysts
- Excision of skin lesions of the foot
- Ingrowing toenail surgery
- Injection therapy, including steroid and Ostenil injections
- Verruca treatment
- General podiatric surgery and foot pain management
Professional Memberships
- Health Care Professions Council
- Royal College of Podiatry
- Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatric Surgeons
