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Mr Matthew Welck – Leading Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & North London

Mr Matthew Welck is one of London’s most respected Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, offering expert, dedicated care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. Based in North London and practising across London, Mr Welck is the specialist sought by patients requiring advanced foot surgery, ankle replacement, sports injury treatment, and complex reconstruction.

Specialist Foot & Ankle Surgeon Serving London and North London

Mr Welck’s practice is devoted exclusively to foot and ankle surgery — he does not perform general orthopaedic procedures. This singular focus means patients receive the highest level of subspecialist expertise available in London. Whether you are seeking a foot surgeon in London, an ankle surgeon in North London, or a specialist for a complex or failed previous procedure, Mr Welck provides outstanding, evidence-based surgical care.

He treats patients from across London, the United Kingdom, and internationally, offering consultations at leading private hospitals throughout North London and Central London.

World-Class Training & Qualifications

Mr Welck graduated from Leeds University Medical School with a medical degree, a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction, and a Master of Science degree. He is double fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery, including an additional combined clinical and research fellowship at the internationally renowned Foot and Ankle Institute in Baltimore, USA, under global leaders in the field.

This elite subspecialist training underpins his expertise in complex foot reconstruction, ankle replacement surgery, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, and revision procedures. Patients across London and internationally seek his advanced skills.

NHS Consultant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), London

Mr Welck is an NHS Consultant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore, North London — one of the UK’s premier centres of excellence for complex orthopaedic conditions. At the RNOH, he manages highly challenging and referred cases from across the United Kingdom and internationally, including patients with failed previous foot or ankle surgery, severe deformity, advanced ankle arthritis, and complex ligament injuries.

Research, Teaching & Academic Leadership

Mr Welck is actively involved in national and international foot and ankle research, with presentations delivered at major orthopaedic conferences worldwide. He is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London (UCL) and convenes and teaches on several national training courses, contributing to the education of surgeons and trainees in advanced foot and ankle surgical techniques.

Conditions Treated: Foot & Ankle Surgery London

Mr Welck treats the complete range of foot and ankle conditions, including:

  • Ankle replacement surgery – including total ankle replacement and revision ankle replacement
  • Sports injuries of the foot and ankle – Achilles tendon rupture, ligament injuries, and ankle instability
  • Ankle arthritis – conservative and surgical management including ankle fusion and ankle replacement
  • Bunions (hallux valgus) – minimally invasive and open surgical correction
  • Flat foot and hindfoot deformity – complex reconstruction
  • Achilles tendon problems – tendinopathy, rupture repair, and reconstruction
  • Toe deformities – hammertoe, claw toe, and lesser toe surgery
  • Foot and ankle fractures – acute and complex trauma management
  • Revision foot and ankle surgery – management of failed previous operations
  • Nerve conditions of the foot – Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome

Private Foot & Ankle Surgery in London and North London

Mr Welck offers private consultations at leading hospitals across London and North London. Appointments are available promptly, with short waiting times. He accepts all major private medical insurance providers and self-pay patients. To book a consultation with a leading foot and ankle surgeon in London, contact the practice today.

Outside of clinical practice, Mr Welck is a keen runner and guitarist. He enjoys spending time with his three children and his Labrador, Buddy, and has a particular interest in fine whisky.

Publications

Mr Welck’s research spans over a decade of contributions to foot and ankle surgery, with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications across leading orthopaedic and specialist journals. His work encompasses the biomechanics and surgical management of hallux valgus and first metatarsal rotation, the use of weightbearing CT imaging in foot and ankle alignment assessment, complex reconstruction of the cavovarus foot including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, ankle arthritis and total ankle replacement, hindfoot alignment and fusion techniques, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, and the management of rare conditions including Müller-Weiss disease and tenosynovial giant cell tumour. His research is widely cited internationally, with an h-index of 22 and over 1,700 citations, reflecting the clinical impact and academic rigour of his output.

Recent publications include:

  • Metatarsal fractures: a review of recent evidence on aetiology, classification and management strategies — Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2026
  • Rationale, Indications, Technique, and Future Implications of Lateral Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy in Muller-Weiss Disease — Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2026
  • Wedge Tarsectomy using Patient Specific Instrumentation in a Tertiary Foot and Ankle Unit — Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2025
  • Is the Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Just Metatarsal Pronation? A Weightbearing CT Analysis — Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2025
  • The position, orientation and morphology of the peroneus longus tubercle in hallux valgus — The Foot, 2025

Awards

2020European Foot and Ankle Society — Best Publication Award
2014–2016BOFAS Visiting Fellowship Award (3 consecutive years)
Nov 2014Podium Presentation Prize, BOFAS Annual Conference, Brighton
Oct 2014David Marsh MSc Trauma & Orthopaedics Research Prize
July 2009Lightowler Prize for Orthopaedic Audit
Nov 2006Watson-Jones Prize for Orthopaedic Research & Audit
July 2005Travel Bursary for Research Presentation, Joint American & British Association of Clinical Anatomists
July 2003Honours, Final Written Examination — University of Leeds
March 2002Paediatrics Research Prize, Faculty of Paediatrics, Leeds NHS Trust
July 2001Major Research Bursary for BSc research — Highest BSc mark, Faculty of Microbiology, University of Leeds


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