Ben Yates
CONSULTANT PODIATRIC SURGEON
BSc Hons, MSc, FRCPodS, FACPS, D Pod M
Mr Ben Yates is one of the leading podiatric surgeons in the UK. He graduated as a podiatrist in 1989 passing with distinction and clinical prize. He has over thirty years experience working as a podiatric surgeon completing his surgical fellowship in 1997 having trained in Northampton, London and Australia. He completed his masters degree in Sports injuries and management in 1997. He has previously worked with professional rugby and cricket teams. He was a consultant podiatric surgeon at the Great Western Hospital from 2003-2024 and now works privately at Harley Street Specialist Hospital and Weymouth Street Hospital in London and the Matrix Clinic in Wroughton, Swindon.
Mr Yates has performed over 14,500 foot and ankle procedures. The vast majority of surgery is day-case under local or general anaesthetic or sedation. He has a particular interest in the surgical correction of foot deformity such as bunions, hammer toes, flat foot and arthritis of foot joints especially the big toe joint. He offers patients a holistic approach to the management of their foot and ankle problems as part of a multidisciplinary team framework. This includes conservative treatment options such as orthotics, injection therapy and shockwave therapy through to advanced surgical intervention.
In 2020 he received the Meritorious award from the Royal College of Podiatry for outstanding contribution to Podiatric Surgery. In 2019 he was the subject for promoting ACP leading the surgical management of the high-risk foot for Health Education England.
He has lectured at both national and international conferences and contributed to multiple peer reviewed articles. He chaired the UK national conference for Podiatric surgeons in 2011, 2014-2016. He is the editor of the well respected textbook “Assessment of the Lower Limb”. He has been the course convener and keynote speaker for postgraduate surgical programmes on forefoot surgery, fusions of the foot, flatfoot surgery, the Diabetic foot and limb salvage both in the UK and overseas.
He has participated in charitable surgical programmes in India, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Areas of interest:
Foot and ankle surgery with a particular interest in forefoot deformity such as bunions and hammer toes. Flat foot correction. Neuroma surgery and surgery for arthritis of the foot. Ingrowing toenails, Achilles tendon and ankle ligament problems.
Sports injuries of foot and ankle. Surgical management of the diabetic foot.
Extracorpeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonopathy.
Enhanced injection techniques including cortisone, hyaluronic acid and blood/PRP (platelet rich plasma).
Alisha Adams
SECRETARY TO MR. BEN YATES
Alisha is a dedicated Medical Secretary with over a year of experience supporting Ben Yates. Recognised for her excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, she plays a key role in maintaining smooth clinic operations and delivering outstanding patient care.
From managing appointments and confidential medical records to coordinating with healthcare professionals, Alisha approaches every task with professionalism and efficiency.
Her strong communication skills and commitment to patient service make her an integral part of the team, helping to ensure a seamless experience for both patients and practitioners.