SFAS
About the Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists
Mr Matthew Welck is a founding member of the Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists (SFAS) — a distinguished group of consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons who work together in both NHS and independent practice. The group was established to bring together the expertise of highly experienced specialists who collaborate closely to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions.
A World-Class Multidisciplinary Team
Together with his colleagues, Mr Welck provides comprehensive operative and non-operative management of all adult foot and ankle conditions. The team operates at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore — consistently ranked by Newsweek as the top orthopaedic institution in the United Kingdom and among the top ten globally. This world-class environment supports cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, and research, ensuring that every patient receives the highest possible standard of care.
The Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists group holds regular multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases. This collaborative model — involving surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists, and orthotists — ensures that treatment decisions are carefully considered, tailored to each individual patient, and supported by the latest evidence.
The Specialists
The Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists group comprises consultant orthopaedic surgeons, all of whom practise at the RNOH in their NHS roles and offer private consultations at a number of leading independent hospitals across London and Hertfordshire:
- Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Mr Welck holds specialist interests in bunions, ankle arthritis, flatfoot deformity, tendon disorders, sports injuries, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction. He sees private patients at HCA The Princess Grace (Marylebone), Spire Bushey, HCA The Wellington (Elstree), and the RNOH Private Patients Unit.
Private Clinic Locations
The Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists offer private consultations at several prestigious independent hospital sites across London and the surrounding area, making expert foot and ankle care accessible to patients from across the UK and internationally:
- HCA The Princess Grace Hospital, 30 Devonshire Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6PU
- HCA The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront, Beaufort House, The Waterfront Business Park, Elstree Road, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3BS
- Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, 290 Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3SU
- RNOH Private Patients Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore HA7 4LP
Conditions Treated by the Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists
The group specialises in the full range of adult foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Bunions (hallux valgus) and big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus)
- Ankle arthritis, ankle replacement and ankle fusion
- Achilles tendon disorders
- Flatfoot deformity (adult acquired flatfoot)
- Cavus feet (high-arched feet)
- Ankle arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- Lesser toe deformities (hammer toes, claw toes)
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Sports and dance injuries
- Osteochondral (cartilage) injuries of the talus
- Neuromuscular disorders including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Hindfoot and midfoot arthritis and deformity
- Tendon disorders (peroneal, tibialis posterior)
- Complex foot and ankle deformities
Our Approach to Patient Care
At the Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists, we believe that patients deserve a balanced, honest, and fully informed assessment of all their treatment options — both surgical and non-surgical. Our consultants take time to understand each patient’s individual circumstances, concerns, and goals, and to explain diagnoses and treatment pathways clearly and compassionately.
We recognise that foot and ankle problems can significantly impact quality of life, and that the decision to proceed with surgery is never taken lightly. Our consultants are committed to supporting patients at every stage of their journey — from the initial consultation, through any operative procedure, and into rehabilitation and recovery.
How to Book an Appointment with Mr Matthew Welck
To book a private consultation with Mr Matthew Welck as part of the Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists, please contact his secretary or book directly at one of his private clinic locations. Both insured and self-pay patients are welcome. If you are insured, your insurer may require a GP referral letter before authorising a consultation.
For NHS referrals, patients should ask their GP for a referral to the Foot and Ankle Unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.