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Meet The Team

Waqas Mehmood

Senior Orthotist

Waqas has been working as a Senior Orthotist in St Gabriel’s Foundation since 2020.  He graduated with a degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2014 from Mahidol University and completed his master’s degree in 2018 from the University of Malaya.  Waqas has a special interest in paediatrics and foot/ankle biomechanics & orthotics. He has lectured to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the past.  In addition to managing his busy clinic caseload, he currently acts as an undergraduate clinical supervisor for orthotic & prosthetic students.

Crofton Mercier

Orthotics Technician

Crofton has been working in the Orthotics Department in St Gabriel’s foundation since 2016.  As a specialist orthotics technician his roles include modifying patient’s foot models and manufacturing orthotic devices from a variety of different materials.  Crofton is responsible for managing the logistics of orthotic orders made onsite and ensure all orthotics manufactured are of high quality.

Sinead O’Donnell

Clinic Administrator

Sinead has been working with the Orthotics Department in St Gabriel’s Foundation since 2021.  In addition to assisting with clients queries she is responsible for liaising with suppliers and organising logistics and is also responsible for overseeing both private and HSE invoicing.

Nicola Norton

Receptionist and Clinic Administrator

Nicola has been working with the Orthotics Department in St Gabriel’s Foundation since 2008.  Nicola assists clients and families with any queries they have relating to appointments.  Nicola liaises with consultants, GP’s, physiotherapists and podiatrists who refer clients to the Private Orthotics service. Nicola is also responsible for ongoing audit of the client and referral databases.

Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. I am so grateful to you and the excellent service provided by St Gabriel’s Orthotics. You have had such a significant role in maintaining my independence and quality of life.

Mary, Ennis, Co. Clare