
Mr Matthew Welck
Professional statement
Mr Matthew Welck is one of London's leading consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, practising in North London at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore. He is a highly specialised foot and ankle surgeon whose entire clinical practice is devoted to the expert assessment and surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions — making him one of the most focused and experienced specialists in his field in London.
Mr Welck treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle disorders, with particular expertise in:
As a foot and ankle surgeon in North London, Mr Welck works at the RNOH Stanmore — one of the UK's foremost specialist orthopaedic hospitals — where he manages the most complex and challenging cases referred from across the UK and internationally. His patient caseload includes advanced ankle arthritis requiring ankle replacement, severe sports injuries, complex ligament reconstructions, and difficult revision procedures.
Mr Welck trained at Leeds University Medical School, where he achieved a First Class Honours BSc with Distinction and an MSc. He completed two highly competitive subspecialty fellowships in foot and ankle surgery, including a prestigious combined clinical and research fellowship at the internationally acclaimed Foot and Ankle Institute in Baltimore, USA. This advanced training underpins his expertise in ankle replacement, complex reconstructive surgery, and sports-related foot and ankle injuries.
He holds an Honorary Associate Professorship at University College London (UCL) and is actively involved in national and international foot and ankle research, regularly presenting at major orthopaedic congresses worldwide. Mr Welck is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care — ensuring every patient receives the most up-to-date and effective treatment available.
If you are looking for a foot surgeon in London, an ankle surgeon in North London, or a specialist for ankle replacement, sports injuries, or any other foot and ankle condition, Mr Welck offers private consultations at RNOH Stanmore, North London.
Clinics

RNOH Stanmore
West London, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, UK, HA7 4LPMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore (present)
Subspecialties
- Achilles problems
- Ankle ligament injuries
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London (2014)
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2013)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Professor, University College London (2021 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Youth Committee, European Foot and Ankle Society (2020)
- IT Committee, British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (2020)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Welck’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Welck’s publications are available on GoogleScholar
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Very pleased with the result Mr. Welck explained everything in a clear and friendly way .
- Excellent care and fully resolved issues.
- Absolutely perfect from start to finish. Mr Welck has a lovely manner which made me feel calm and confident that all would go well, and it did!
- very good competent surgeon. very happy with my outcome.