Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon · Foot & Ankle
Steady, expert care for the foot and ankle.
Mr Gareth Chan treats the full range of foot and ankle problems, from bunions and ankle arthritis to complex fractures, in Guildford, Haywards Heath, Brighton and Battersea. One named consultant looks after you from first appointment to full recovery.
FRCS (Tr & Orth)
NHS consultant, Royal Surrey
Training Programme Director
Broken ankle?
Seen within 48 hours of injury, with imaging and a clear plan the same day.
FELLOWSHIP TRAINED
Singapore · Surrey · King’s College Hospital
Video consultations available
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I have just injured my foot or ankle
Fracture clinic: seen within 48 hours of injury, with imaging and a clear plan.
Arrange an urgent review
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I have a long-standing problem
Arthritis, bunions, heel pain, Achilles or tendon problems, or an unstable ankle.
Find your condition
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I am a GP or physiotherapist
Refer a patient, or ask for advice on a foot or ankle problem.
Make a referral
Find your condition
Where does it hurt?
Tap the area that is bothering you to see the common causes, the treatments Mr Chan offers and the patient leaflet to read before your appointment.
Ankle joint
Ankle arthritis, ankle instability, sprains and sports injuries. Treatment ranges from bracing and physiotherapy to ankle replacement or ankle fusion when the joint is worn.
Ankle arthritis
Ankle replacement
Ankle fusion
Ankle instability
Achilles and back of the ankle
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Heel and sole
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Midfoot and arch
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Big toe and forefoot
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Lower leg
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Training you can trust
Trained at some of the busiest trauma and foot and ankle centres in the UK and abroad.
Graduated from UCL Medical School in 2014 and appointed to specialist training as the top-scoring candidate in the country.
Top-scoring candidate nationally for specialist training
Fellowships: Singapore, Surrey and King’s College Hospital
Peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedics
From injury to consultant review in the fracture clinic
TRAINED AND WORKING AT
UCL Medical School
King’s College Hospital
National University Hospital Singapore
Royal Surrey
University of Surrey
Treatments
Treatment that starts with the simplest option that will work.
Most problems never need an operation
Insoles, bracing, activity advice and a guided physiotherapy programme come first whenever they are likely to help.
Your recovery route
Every step planned, from first appointment to walking with confidence.
Consultation
A full assessment and an honest conversation about your options.
X-rays, and CT or MRI where needed, reviewed together with you.
Your plan
Written, shared and agreed before anything happens.
Treatment
The simplest option that will work; surgery only when it will help.
Back on your feet
Physiotherapy and follow-up until you are walking well again.
A named consultant from day one
The surgeon who sees you is the surgeon who operates, if you need an operation.
Fracture clinic
Broken an ankle or foot? You do not need to wait.
Lower-limb fractures and soft-tissue injuries are a particular interest. Most can be treated promptly without a hospital admission.
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Seen within 48 hours of injury
Book directly, or ask your GP or A&E to refer you.
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Imaging as part of your visit
X-rays, with further scans arranged quickly if they are needed.
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Definitive advice and a written plan
You leave knowing exactly what happens next.
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Surgery arranged quickly, if needed
So that rehabilitation can start without delay.
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Recovery with trusted physiotherapists
Guided back to walking, work and sport.
Patient leaflets
The latest evidence, in plain English.
Mr Chan writes a short information sheet for each common condition: what causes it, what the research shows and how it can be treated. Read it before your appointment, or share it with your GP or physiotherapist.
Free to read. No sign-up needed.
Consultations in English or Cantonese
About Mr Chan
A surgeon, teacher and researcher, and the same person at every appointment.
Mr Gareth Chan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Surrey, specialising in foot and ankle surgery and complex trauma. He takes a holistic approach: the aim of treatment is to relieve pain and restore function, and he works closely with a team of trusted physiotherapists, orthotists and allied health professionals so that your recovery is supported at every stage.
MBBS BSc MFSTEd FRCS (Tr & Orth) · GMC 7461005
Fellowship trained
Keyhole ankle sports surgery at the National University Hospital of Singapore, the Surrey Foot and Ankle Fellowship in hindfoot reconstruction, and complex adult trauma at King’s College Hospital.
A trainer of surgeons
Training Programme Director for surgical training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey. Previously taught at Brighton and Sussex Medical School for ten years.
Research-led
More than 30 publications and 20 national and international presentations, and currently completing a PhD. Member of the BOA, BOFAS and BMA.
Meet Mr Chan · 2-minute introduction
Your first appointment
What to expect when you come to see Mr Chan
A thorough history and examination, with time for your questions
Imaging reviewed together, so you can see what is going on
A clear, written plan, shared with your GP and physiotherapist if you wish
In person in Surrey, Sussex or London, or by video
Patient reviews
What patients say
Doctify and iWantGreatCare reviews
Mr Chan displayed exceptional skill and care in reconstructing a complex, multiple fracture.
iWantGreatCare · Fracture surgery
Approachable, empathetic, listened to my requests. I received top class care.
iWantGreatCare · Foot and ankle care
My surgeon did not just perform an operation; they did an absolutely smashing job.
iWantGreatCare · Ankle surgery
Where to find Mr Chan
Clinics across Surrey, Sussex and London
Choose the clinic that suits you best. Video consultations are available for follow-ups and second opinions.
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Mount Alvernia Hospital, Guildford
Main clinic · hover a clinic on the right to swap the map
FAQs
Questions patients often ask
Cannot find your answer? Mr Chan’s secretary is happy to help.
Do I need a GP referral?
Not if you are paying for yourself: you can book directly. Most insurers ask for a GP referral and an authorisation code before your first appointment, so it is worth checking with them first.
How quickly can I be seen with a fracture?
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Do you see insured and self-pay patients?
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Will I definitely need an operation?
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Can I have a video consultation?
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What should I bring to my appointment?
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Book a consultation
Ready to talk about your foot or ankle?
Insured or self-pay, in Guildford, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Battersea or by video. Mr Chan’s secretary will call you back to arrange a time.
Request an appointment
Mr Chan’s secretary will be in touch to arrange a time. Please do not include detailed medical information.