Mr Matthew Welck sees private patients on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Private Patients Unit of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore. The RNOH is one of the UK’s largest specialist orthopaedic hospitals and a national tertiary referral centre, and it is where Mr Welck works as an NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon and Research Lead for the Foot and Ankle Unit.

Seeing Mr Welck privately at the RNOH gives you access to the hospital’s specialist foot and ankle team, imaging and physiotherapy on one site. It is particularly suited to complex problems: ankle replacement and revision ankle replacement, complex deformity and reconstruction, and second opinions after previous foot or ankle surgery.

Mr Welck’s practice is dedicated exclusively to the foot and ankle. At this clinic he assesses and treats adults with the full range of foot and ankle problems, including:

• Ankle replacement (primary and revision)
• Ankle arthritis
• Bunions (hallux valgus)
• Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus)
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
• High ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries)
• Flat foot (PCFD)
• High-arched (cavus) foot
• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Morton’s neuroma
• Stress fractures
• Second opinions and revision surgery

As a national tertiary referral centre, the RNOH sees many patients with complex or previously operated foot and ankle problems. Mr Welck’s private clinic here is well suited to patients considering ankle replacement or revision ankle replacement, those with complex deformity, arthritis or failed previous surgery, and athletes with sports injuries of the foot and ankle. If surgery is recommended, Mr Welck will discuss where your operation can take place and which options your insurer covers.

Patients come to this clinic from Stanmore, Harrow, Edgware, Pinner, Northwood, Mill Hill, Bushey, Watford, Borehamwood and the wider North West London and Hertfordshire area, as well as tertiary referrals from across the UK.

Address: RNOH Private Patients Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP

• By car: the RNOH is on Brockley Hill (A5), between Stanmore and Elstree. Some sat-navs direct you to the Aspire sports centre off Wood Lane, which is on the same site: continue past Aspire, through the barrier, and the patient and visitor car park is about 100 metres further on, in front of The Stanmore Building.
• Parking: free on-site patient and visitor parking, with priority for Blue Badge holders. If you cannot park close to the entrance, you can be dropped off while your companion parks.
• Underground: Stanmore (Jubilee line) is the nearest station. A free hospital courtesy car runs from Bus Stop A (by the taxi rank) on weekdays, 6am to 10am and 3pm to 8.45pm, and the 324 bus also runs to the hospital. Edgware (Northern line) is linked by the 107 bus, which stops outside the hospital entrance.
• Rail: from Elstree & Borehamwood (Thameslink), take the 107 bus towards Edgware.

Travel and parking arrangements are set by the hospital and can change, so please check with the hospital before you travel. Visit the hospital website.

Mr Welck is recognised by the major UK private medical insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Cigna, WPA, Healix, Aetna, Simplyhealth, Vitality. Before booking, please check with your insurer that your policy covers consultations at RNOH Private Patients Unit and obtain an authorisation code. Most insurers will ask for a referral letter from your GP or another clinician.

Self-funding patients are very welcome and can usually book directly. For current consultation fees, please contact the practice team.

To book a private consultation with Mr Welck at RNOH Private Patients Unit (Tuesday and Thursday evenings):

• Telephone: 020 8909 5114
• Practice secretary: 07547 395 270 or secretary@matthewwelck.com
• Online: book an appointment

Mr Welck’s other clinics:

• The Princess Grace Hospital — Marylebone, Central London (Monday mornings)
• Spire Bushey — Elstree, Borehamwood (North London & Hertfordshire) (Tuesday mornings)
• The Wellington Hospital Elstree — Elstree Waterfront, Borehamwood (Friday mornings)

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This page is for general information. Clinic days and hospital arrangements can change, so please confirm when you book.