Mr Francesc Malagelada
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Available from
- London
About Francesc Malagelada
Mr Francesc Malagelada is a fellowship trained Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon, who specialises exclusively in treating disorders of the foot and ankle. Alongside Welbeck, Mr Malagelada practices at The Royal London Hospital, the UK’s largest trauma centre. He has a particular expertise in sports injuries, foot deformities and complex trauma cases.
By adopting an individualised approach to patient care, personal needs and preferences are addressed and included in the treatment plan. When indicated, he performs minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or arthroscopy (keyhole) using the latest techniques at Welbeck Orthopaedics.
He was awarded the esteemed ESSKA-AFAS international fellowship aimed at young promising orthopaedic surgeons in the field of Foot & Ankle.
After qualifying from medical school at the University of Barcelona in 2005, Francesc Malagelada undertook his Trauma and Orthopaedics training in Spain and the UK at the most prestigious institutions including The Royal London and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
To gain further specialised expertise, he completed his BOFAS accredited Foot & Ankle fellowship in Windsor. He has travelled to international centres of excellence in the USA, Switzerland, Germany, and France to expand his knowledge and nurture from distinguished overseas experts.
Since 2017 he has been practising as a consultant at The Royal London Hospital where he joined a world-renowned team of orthopaedic surgeons.
He currently serves as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, teaching on a Masters degree in orthopaedic trauma sciences.
Expertise
- Bunions
- Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
- Trauma and Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
- Lesser Toe Problems
- Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
- Flat Foot/Cavus Foot
- Achilles Tendinitis and Ruptures
- Arthritis of the Midfoot and Hindfoot
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Fracture Fixation
- Tendon Repairs
- Joint Replacements
- Fusion/Arthrodesis
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
- and Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapies
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Francesc Malagelada is actively involved in research and has published extensively in the most respected international journals and textbooks in the field of orthopaedics. His research endeavours are focused on improving his patients’ experience and obtaining outstanding outcomes.
He completed a PhD awarded with the highest ‘Cum Laude’ distinction for studies on minimally invasive foot surgery and has lectured internationally at courses and conferences on the topic.
- Professional memberships
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)
European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Kneee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society (MIFAS)
General Medical Council (GMC)
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £300
- Health insurance
- 45 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £200
- Health insurance
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