Know your surgeon
Assessment and treatment led by an experienced consultant foot and ankle specialist.
Specialist expertise
What I Treat
Private consultant assessment and treatment in London for acute and complex foot and ankle injuries, from simple sprains to fractures needing surgery.
Ankle fractures
Foot fractures
Ligament injuries
Sports injuriesAchilles & Lisfranc
Sprains & dislocations
A clear plan, from the outset
Clarity, confidence and timely specialist care
An injury can bring uncertainty about who will treat you, whether surgery is needed and when it may happen. My aim is to provide an expert opinion, a clear treatment plan and timely care where clinically appropriate.
Complex trauma expertise
Experience managing challenging fractures, failed fixation and revision surgery.
Clear treatment planning
Understand the options, investigations and likely next steps before making decisions.
Appropriate hospital care
Surgical treatment, when indicated, in an appropriately equipped private hospital setting.
From first contact to recovery
Your treatment pathway
We welcome privately insured, self-funding and international patients, including embassy-supported enquiries by arrangement.
Privately insured
- Contact the practice and check your insurer’s referral and pre-authorisation requirements.
- Arrange a specialist consultation and review of existing scans.
- Undertake further imaging if required, subject to insurer approval.
- Agree a personalised treatment plan, including surgery where indicated.
- Rehabilitation and consultant follow-up.
Self-pay
- Contact the practice directly to arrange an appointment.
- Specialist assessment and discussion of treatment options.
- Receive information about investigation and treatment costs before proceeding.
- Arrange non-operative treatment or surgery, as clinically appropriate and subject to availability.
- Rehabilitation and follow-up.
International & embassy
- Contact the practice from overseas or through an embassy representative.
- Share medical records and imaging for an initial review where appropriate.
- Discuss consultation, hospital arrangements and indicative self-pay costs.
- Attend London for assessment and treatment where clinically suitable.
- Receive follow-up planning and medical reports where agreed.
Suspected fracture or serious injury? Please attend A&E or an urgent treatment service for initial assessment, imaging and stabilisation. Private specialist review can then be arranged. Do not delay emergency care while waiting for a private appointment.
Convenient London locations
Private practice in London
St John & St Elizabeth HospitalSt John’s Wood
King Edward VII’s HospitalMarylebone
Lindo WingSt Mary’s Hospital
Thames ViewCharing Cross Hospital · Imperial Private Patients
Mr Naveethan Sivanadarajah
Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon. His NHS practice at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust includes major trauma and complex foot and ankle injuries. His specialist training includes foot and ankle fellowships in the UK and international observerships, including the USA, alongside trauma fellowship experience at Imperial.
Common questions
Foot & ankle injury FAQs
Do I need surgery for a broken ankle?
Not always. Many stable ankle fractures heal well in a boot or cast. Displaced or unstable fractures may need surgery to realign and fix the bone. A specialist assessment with X-rays, and sometimes a CT scan, helps decide the right option for you.
How is an Achilles tendon rupture treated?
Achilles ruptures can be treated non-operatively in a functional boot, or with surgical repair. The best option depends on the injury, your activity level and your general health, and is discussed in detail at consultation.
What is a Lisfranc injury?
A Lisfranc injury affects the joints and ligaments in the middle of the foot. These injuries are easily missed on early X-rays, so persistent midfoot pain, swelling or bruising on the sole after an injury should be assessed by a foot and ankle specialist.
Can I see a private foot and ankle surgeon in London without a GP referral?
Self-pay patients can usually contact the practice directly. Most insurers need a GP referral and pre-authorisation, so please check with your insurer before booking.
Which London hospitals do you operate at?
Private consultations and surgery take place at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, King Edward VII’s Hospital, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital and Thames View at Charing Cross Hospital (Imperial Private Healthcare).