If you are searching for the top foot and ankle surgeons in London or the best foot and ankle surgeons in North London, this guide will help you understand what to look for and who to consult. London is home to several highly regarded specialist foot and ankle surgeons, and making the right choice is crucial for your treatment outcome.
What Makes a Top Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London?
When identifying the best foot and ankle surgeons in London, several key factors distinguish leading specialists:
- Fellowship training — subspecialty fellowship in foot and ankle surgery beyond standard orthopaedic training
- NHS Consultant post at a major orthopaedic hospital (e.g. RNOH, UCLH, Chelsea & Westminster)
- Academic and research credentials — publications, prizes, university appointments
- Volume of specialist procedures — particularly complex cases like ankle replacement and reconstruction
- Patient outcomes and testimonials
Top 5 Foot and Ankle Surgeons in London & North London (2026)
Mr Matthew Welck is widely regarded as one of the leading foot and ankle surgeons in London. He is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore — the UK’s foremost specialist orthopaedic hospital — and holds an appointment as Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at University College London (UCL). He works as part of a team of 4 consultants managing complex foot and ankle disorders.
Mr Welck is double fellowship-trained (FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics), with advanced fellowships in foot and ankle surgery including at the Foot and Ankle Institute, Baltimore, USA. He is one of a small number of UK surgeons with extensive expertise in total ankle replacement surgery (ankle arthroplasty), making him a top choice for patients with severe ankle arthritis in London and North London.
Awards & Recognition: Winner of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS) Best Scientific Paper Prize 2020 and the David Marsh Orthopaedic Research Prize. Member of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) and EFAS.
Specialist areas: Ankle replacement surgery, ankle ligament reconstruction, Achilles tendon surgery, bunion surgery (hallux valgus), flat foot reconstruction, ankle arthritis, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction.
Private clinics: HCA The Princess Grace Hospital (Marylebone, Central London), Spire Bushey (North London), RNOH Private Patients Unit (Stanmore, North London), HCA Wellington Hospital Elstree (North London).
Contact: Book an appointment with Mr Matthew Welck | Tel: 07547 395 270 | Email: secretary@matthewwelck.com
Where does Mr Matthew Welck see patients in London?
Mr Welck sees patients at: HCA The Princess Grace Hospital, Marylebone (Central London); Spire Bushey, near Elstree (North London); RNOH Private Patients Unit, Stanmore (North London); and HCA Wellington Hospital Elstree (North London). He also offers video consultations.
Book an Appointment with Mr Matthew Welck
If you are looking for one of London’s top foot and ankle surgeons, Mr Matthew Welck offers same-day and urgent appointments at his North London and Central London clinics. Book a consultation here, call 07547 395 270, or email secretary@matthewwelck.com.
