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Foot and Ankle Surgery

These are the types of surgery we undertake:

Bunion / Hallux Valgus

A bunion is the colloquial term for a bump that has formed on the inner aspect of the forefoot at the main big toe joint. This condition is called hallux valgus as the big toe tends to deviate outward ...

Big Toe Arthritis / Hallux Rigidus

Pain & stiffness arising from the big toe joint (first metatarso-phalangeal joint) often in association with a bump (bone spur) felt on top of the joint is usually caused by degenerative joint dis ...

Forefoot pain / Metatarsalgia

Book an Appointment What does Forefoot pain / Metatarsalgia mean? Forefot pain / Metatarsalgia is a term that describes strictly any pain in the ball of the forefoot. The causes are various and ...

Lesser Toe Deformities

Book an Appointment What are lesser toe deformities? Lesser toes are all toes apart from the big toe. Lesser toe deformities can be due to deforming forces for example tight-fitting footwear, a ...

Heel Pain

What causes it? Pain in the heel region of the foot leading to problems in walking is a common complaint and can have many causes. Pain felt underneath the heel is most commonly caused by plantar fasc ...

Achilles Tendon Problems

Why does it occur? The Achilles tendon becomes prone to injury and pain in middle-aged people due to reduced tissue quality and blood supply. This can come on as a result of a specific injury or more ...

Ankle pain & instability

What is the cause and early treatment? Twisting injuries (sprains) of the ankle are very common affecting most people in their lifetime. These lead to partial tearing usually of the outside ligaments ...

Ankle & hind foot arthritis

What are the causes and symptoms? Degenerative arthritis of the ankle joint (Fig 1) normally develops as a result of a traumatic injury, but can also present from inflammatory joint disease such as rh ...

Painful Flatfeet

What causes them? Many people do not develop arches on the soles of their feet and are therefore said to have “flat feet”. This flattened arch foot shape is also common in the child and adolescent ...

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) of the foot

MIS of the foot has been pioneered over the last few years and is increasingly used as an alternative to open foot surgery. Instead of making a skin cut to perform the operation, one or several stab i ...

I did not have any surgery, the consultation was very efficient and so is the treatment.
I actually need to make a follow up appointment, the advice I was given was spot on.
Excellent service, I booked an appointment at short notice and was totally satisfied with the outcome.
Mr Weitzel has operated numerous times on my feet always with excellent results and I have recommended him many times. It is always a pleasure to meet him. My operation was carried out under choose and book (NHS).
Mr Weitzel explained everything well to me and when I was still in pain after surgery six weeks later he recommended physio which has helped a lot. If in the future I need another operation, which is a possibility, I will not hesitate in coming back to Mr Weitzel. I would definitely recommend him.
I am very pleased how Mr Weitzel has treated the condition of my right foot in a very professional manor. He has kept me informed of the treatment process all through and to date. When I had the first consultation with Mr Weitzel I was losing my mobility and was in great pain with my right foot which I am now recovering after surgery. I am now on the mend and very pleased with my progress.
Dr Weitzel listened to my issues, my complex history and took into account my atypical symptoms. He didn’t dismiss them and me as I have experienced countless times from some GP’s and other consultants which I really appreciated.
I was treated with the utmost care and respect and Mr Weitzel was very professional in his approach and explained everything to me so that I fully understood. I am more than happy to recommend him to my friends or family should they need his services. His secretary was very nice on the phone and it was a good experience. I am very grateful for the service provided.
I am a fairly active person and I was impressed with the realistic manner with which Mr Weitzel made me aware of how I could best help my recovery and what exercise I could get back to and when. At every stage of the procedure I was kept fully informed.
I have had excellent care from Dr Weitzel. My injury was a ruptured Achilles tendon which happened during sport. He gave me sensible advice about getting back into sport and I appreciate the information and explanations received throughout the surgery and recovery process. I have a keloid scar from the surgery but this is nothing compared to getting back to full mobility.
The operation was a success and had no complaints about the surgeon or the procedure. This was a redo operation. I had surgery 18 months prior to my visit at the private hospital because the previous operation did not correct my problem. My previous operation was carried out in a NHS hospital.
Mr Weitzel explained everything well to me and when I was still in pain after surgery six weeks later he recommended physio which has helped a lot. If in the future I need another operation, which is a possibility, I will not hesitate in coming back to Mr Weitzel. I would definitely recommend him.
“Have now had two hip replacements carried out by Mr Weitzel. Both operations have been very successful.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“Mr Weitzel was very understanding and reassuring before and after the operation the recovery was much quicker than expected and i will be very happy to recommend Mr Weitzel.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“First-class in every respect.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“Mr Weitzel was easy to talk to explained things simply without sounding to technical which I liked.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“He has been fantastic – and provided an overall exceptional experience”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“I was extremely satisfied with all the treatment I received from the first consultation to my final check-up. I am very grateful to Mr Weitzel for the excellent care he gave me and the very successful outcome of my operation.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“From the start to the finish of my experience both Mr Weitzel and the staff at the Blackheath Hospital have been second to none.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“First Rate Credit to Medicine and Surgery”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“I have been extremely pleased with the top quality care and treatment received from Mr Weitzel throughout the last 18 months, and am delighted with the outcome of the surgeries he has performed. Mr Weitzel first saw me when my ankle was in an very bad way and has transformed it into a working pain free ankle, dramatically improving my quality of life as a result.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey
“Mr Weitzel was always happy to explain in detail any concerns I had.”

2013 patient satisfaction survey