Matrix Foot & Ankle’s Consultant Podiatric Surgeons provide specialist care for the full range of foot and ankle conditions. From conservative treatments through to advanced surgical interventions, the team is committed to delivering personalised solutions for patients across London and the South West of England.

What is a Podiatric Surgeon?

Podiatrists are practitioners of the foot and ankle. They are like dentists to the teeth. Podiatric surgery is a specialist field of practice within podiatry.

Podiatric Surgeons are podiatrists who undertake extensive postgraduate training in the surgical management of foot and ankle problems.

They have a formal education in foot health and medical sciences and are trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of general medical conditions within the lower limb e.g. diabetes. Your consultant will be able to treat the foot and ankle symptoms of these conditions, but will liaise with your GP for a formal medical opinion or assistance if required.

In addition to surgical care, Podiatric Surgeons will advise you about the non-surgical treatments for your foot problem. This will help you make an informed choice regarding your treatment and agree to a care plan together.

Podiatric Surgeons are independent clinicians in the field of foot surgery and are not medical doctors.

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Surgical Training

PODIATRIST
3-4 Year University Degree in Podiatric Medicine

SPECIALIST PODIATRIST
2-3 Year MSc in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery

PODIATRIC SURGICAL TRAINEE
3 Year Consultant Supervised Training
Final surgical examinations

SPECIALIST REGISTRAR IN PODIATRIC SURGERY
2-3 Years Specialist Training to consolidate surgical skills

PODIATRIC SURGEON
Can apply for a Consultant Post as a lead clinician
A minimum of 11 years Specialist Training
Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Audit

Podiatric surgery is a proven and effective part of foot health care, with thousands of foot operations undertaken in the UK by Podiatric Surgeons every year.

Matrix Foot and Ankle collects information for audit purposes in order to review performance, show evidence of practice and assess patient outcomes and experiences. Ask your consultant about the national audit database PASCOM-10.

Professional Regulation

Podiatrists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council, who set standards for registrants’ education and training, professional skills and behaviour.

Questions and Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about the treatment you receive, your consultant will be happy to discuss this further with you or help arrange a second opinion.

"A surgeon should have an eagle’s eye, a lady’s hands and a lion’s heart”.

- Sir Astley Cooper

Service Overview

Matrix Foot and Ankle can provide current surgical and conservative treatment options in conditions ranging from bunions, and toe corrections through to midfoot post-traumatic arthritis surgery, fractures, and sports injury surgery such as ankle instability. Find out more >>

gait-analysis-and-biomechanics — Gait Analysis & Biomechanics

Undertaking a gait analysis, and then a biomechanical assessment can help uncover whether the structure or function of the lower leg is causing the specific problem in the foot or lower leg. Find out more >>

Orthotics are devices that go into shoes to help aid or resolve foot and lower leg injuries. They can help prevent surgery, or be used in conjunction with surgery to the foot. Find out more >>

Our experience in managing many types of foot and ankle injuries related to sport will help you get back to the sports you like doing most. Find out more >>

We specialise in diabetic foot complications and surgery. We can provide an assessment of your feet, their risk to developing complications and strategies to help prevent complications such as ulcers and amputations. Find out more >>

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a form of sound waves for the treatment of mainly soft tissue injuries such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. Find out more >>

Matrix Foot & Ankle brings together two of the UK’s leading Consultant Podiatric Surgeons with over 50 years of combined NHS and private practice experience. The team specialises in foot and ankle surgery, alongside advanced care in gait analysis and orthotics, shockwave therapy, injection therapy, and sports injuries. Patients across London and the South West are supported with personalised treatment plans, delivered with integrity and a focus on helping each individual feel informed, confident, and cared for.

Meet the Team