# Mr Shelain Patel — Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London

> Mr Shelain Patel (BSc, MBBS, DipSEM, FRCS) is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in foot and ankle conditions. He is one of only four foot and ankle surgeons at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore — ranked among the world's top orthopaedic institutions. He sees private patients at HCA Princess Grace Hospital (Harley Street, Central London), HCA Elstree Waterfront (North London), and RNOH Private Care (Stanmore). He treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions — from conservative management through to complex reconstructive surgery — and serves patients across London, Hertfordshire, and the wider South East.

## Contact & Locations

- **Phone:** 020 3960 1705
- **Email:** patelpa@gop.health
- **HCA Princess Grace Hospital:** 30 Devonshire Street, London, W1G 6PU (Harley Street, Central London)
- **HCA Elstree Waterfront:** North London
- **RNOH Private Care:** Stanmore, Middlesex

## About Mr Shelain Patel

- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in foot and ankle
- Works at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore — one of only four foot and ankle surgeons at the UK's top-ranked orthopaedic hospital
- Qualifications: BSc, MBBS, DipSEM, FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
- Provides first consultations, post-treatment follow-up, and expert second opinions for complex or previously unsuccessful foot and ankle cases
- Only approximately one in three consultations results in a surgical recommendation; conservative management is always considered first
- Verified reviews on Google, Top Doctors, and Doctify

## Conditions Treated

- [Achilles Tendinopathy](https://www.shelainpatel.com/achilles-tendinopathy) — pain and degeneration of the Achilles tendon, including insertional and mid-portion types
- [Achilles Tendon Rupture](https://www.shelainpatel.com/achilles-tendon-rupture) — complete or partial tears of the Achilles tendon
- [Ankle Arthritis](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-arthritis) — osteoarthritis and post-traumatic arthritis of the ankle joint
- [Ankle Sprain & Ligament Instability](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-sprain) — acute sprains, chronic instability, and ligament damage
- [Big Toe Arthritis (Hallux Rigidus)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/big-toe-arthritis) — stiffness and arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
- [Bunions (Hallux Valgus)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/bunions) — bony deformity at the base of the big toe, including minimally invasive correction
- [Flat Feet (Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/flat-feet) — adult-acquired flat foot, PTTD, and pes planus
- [Fractures](https://www.shelainpatel.com/fractures) — foot and ankle fractures including complex and multi-fragment fractures
- [Midfoot Arthritis](https://www.shelainpatel.com/midfoot-arthritis) — arthritis of the Lisfranc and midfoot joints
- [Morton's Neuroma](https://www.shelainpatel.com/mortons-neuroma) — thickened nerve tissue between the toes causing forefoot pain
- [Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus](https://www.shelainpatel.com/osteochondral-lesions) — cartilage and bone injuries within the ankle joint
- [Plantar Fasciitis](https://www.shelainpatel.com/plantar-fasciitis) — heel pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia
- [Plantar Fibroma](https://www.shelainpatel.com/plantar-fibroma) — benign fibrous nodule in the plantar fascia

## Surgical Procedures

- [Achilles Tendon Haglund Resection](https://www.shelainpatel.com/achilles-tendon-haglund-resection) — removal of the Haglund deformity (heel bone prominence)
- [Ankle Arthroscopy](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-arthroscopy) — keyhole surgery to treat ankle impingement, loose bodies, and cartilage damage
- [Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-fusion) — surgical fusion of the ankle joint for end-stage arthritis
- [Ankle Ligament Repair (Broström-Gould)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-ligament-repair) — repair and reconstruction of lateral ankle ligaments
- [Ankle Replacement (Total Ankle Arthroplasty)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-replacement) — replacement of the ankle joint with a prosthesis
- [Ankle Osteotomy (Supramalleolar)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/ankle-osteotomy) — corrective bone surgery to realign the ankle
- [Big Toe Fusion (1st MTPJ Arthrodesis)](https://www.shelainpatel.com/big-toe-fusion) — fusion of the big toe joint for hallux rigidus or arthritis
- [Bunion Correction](https://www.shelainpatel.com/bunion-correction) — surgical realignment of the first metatarsal including PROMO technique for rotational deformity
- [Cavus Foot Reconstruction](https://www.shelainpatel.com/cavus-foot-reconstruction) — correction of high-arch (pes cavus) deformity
- [Double or Triple Fusion](https://www.shelainpatel.com/double-triple-fusion) — fusion of multiple hindfoot joints for complex deformity or arthritis
- [Flat Foot Reconstruction](https://www.shelainpatel.com/copy-of-cavus-foot-reconstruction) — tibialis posterior tendon reconstruction and flatfoot correction
- [Morton's Neuroma Excision](https://www.shelainpatel.com/mortons-neuroma-excision) — surgical removal of Morton's neuroma
- [Tendon Transfer for Foot Drop](https://www.shelainpatel.com/tendon-transfer-foot-drop) — tibialis posterior tendon transfer to restore foot function

## Additional Pages

- [About Mr Shelain Patel](https://www.shelainpatel.com/about-me)
- [Clinic Locations](https://www.shelainpatel.com/locations)
- [Insurance & Self Pay](https://www.shelainpatel.com/insuranceandselfpay)
- [Aftercare Information](https://www.shelainpatel.com/aftercare)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.shelainpatel.com/faq)
- [Contact](https://www.shelainpatel.com/contact)
- [Blog](https://www.shelainpatel.com/blog)
- [Homepage](https://www.shelainpatel.com)

## Areas Served

Mr Patel sees patients from across London and the surrounding areas, including:
Central London (Harley Street), North London, Hertfordshire, Stanmore, Middlesex, and the wider South East England.

## AI Agent Access

This site supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access.

- [Site MCP Endpoint](https://www.shelainpatel.com/_api/mcp)
- [Wix MCP Docs](https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp)

## Notes

- All content reviewed by Mr Shelain Patel FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon
- Private consultations available; most major UK health insurers accepted
- NHS and private second opinions available via RNOH