About Mr Chan
Mr Gareth Chan, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
A foot and ankle specialist with a particular interest in complex trauma, a trainer of surgeons and an active researcher, who looks after each patient personally from first appointment to recovery.
FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC 7461005
English · Cantonese
Top-scoring candidate nationally for specialist training
Fellowships in Singapore, Surrey and London
Peer-reviewed publications
National and international presentations
Biography
Mr Gareth Chan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery and complex trauma. He graduated from UCL Medical School in 2014 and was appointed to his specialist training post as the top-scoring candidate in the country.
He is internationally fellowship trained. He completed a travelling fellowship in keyhole ankle sports surgery at the National University Hospital of Singapore, the Surrey Foot and Ankle Fellowship at a national centre for hindfoot reconstruction under two past presidents of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and a complex adult trauma fellowship at King’s College Hospital, one of the UK’s Level 1 Major Trauma Centres.
He offers a holistic approach to the full spectrum of foot and ankle problems, from bunions and forefoot deformity to ankle arthritis and ankle replacement, ankle instability, Achilles and tendon problems and sports injuries. The aim of treatment is to relieve pain and restore function, and he works closely with trusted physiotherapists, orthotists and allied health professionals.
Training and career
2014
Graduated from UCL Medical School
Specialist training
Appointed as the top-scoring candidate in the country
Fellowships
Keyhole ankle sports surgery, National University Hospital of Singapore · Surrey Foot and Ankle Fellowship · complex adult trauma, King’s College Hospital
Today
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Surrey · Training Programme Director, Kent, Surrey and Sussex · completing a PhD
Mr Gareth Chan
FRCS (Tr & Orth) · Foot & ankle
Insured or self-pay. Guildford, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Battersea or by video.
MEMBERSHIPS
British Orthopaedic Association
British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
British Medical Association
WHERE HE WORKS
Royal Surrey (NHS)
NHS, teaching and research
Training the next generation of surgeons
NHS consultant
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Surrey.
Training Programme Director
For surgical training across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
University of Surrey. Previously taught at Brighton and Sussex Medical School for ten years.
Research
More than 30 publications and 20 talks; currently completing a PhD.
Selected publications
Recent research
BONE & JOINT JOURNAL, 2025
Effect of early versus late weightbearing on the outcomes of subtalar joint arthrodesis: a meta-analysis of single proportions.
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY, 2021
Systemic medical complications following total ankle arthroplasty: a review of the evidence.
INJURY, 2020
Inter- and intra-observer reliability of the new AO/OTA classification of proximal femur fractures.
INJURY, 2019
Infection after operative fixation of tibial plateau fractures: a risk factor analysis.
As a surgeon, Mr Chan displayed exceptional skill and care in reconstructing a complex, multiple fracture.
Patient review · iWantGreatCare
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.