Mr. Pieter D'Hooghe Consultant Foot & Ankle

MD PhD MBA MSc

Mr. Pieter D'Hooghe

Areas of Expertise

Our consultant foot and ankle specialists offer expert diagnosis and tailored care for lower limb and foot conditions. From advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment and surgery, they focus on relieving pain and restoring your mobility.

Mr Pieter D'Hooghe - Professional Bio

Mr Pieter D’Hooghe is a leading specialist in keyhole surgery and sports-related tendon injuries of the foot and ankle. His patient-focused approach is backed by extensive international experience, supporting both elite athletes and everyday patients in regaining full function and performance.

 

He is a recognised expert in Sports Traumatology and has led medical teams at global sporting events including the Football World Championship, Arab Cup and Asian Cup, as well as international championships in athletics, gymnastics, cycling, and swimming.

 

Mr D’Hooghe holds multiple advanced degrees including a PhD, an MSc in Sports Medicine, a Master in Tropical Medicine, and an MBA in Sports Management. He speaks seven languages and is passionate about education, serving as Associate Professor at Weill Cornell University and Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota.

 

He has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers, written 50+ book chapters, and edited 9 textbooks on lower limb sports injuries. He also works with elite teams across Europe, the USA, and Asia, including Champions League football clubs. Most recently, he was appointed as director of the UEFA Team Physician Course 2026.

 

  • Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the foot & ankle
  • Tendon injuries in elite athletes
  • Sports-related trauma of the lower leg
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques
  • Sports injury prevention and recovery
  • Orthopaedic education and research
  • Medical leadership at international sports events
  • Consulting for elite-level football clubs globally
  • Team doctor experience at major championships
  • Innovation in sports medicine and biomechanics

Consultation & Outpatient Clinics