Launch
Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Podiatric surgery
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr Ben Yates is one of the leading podiatric surgeons in the UK. He graduated as a podiatrist in 1989 passing with distinction and clinical prize. He completed his surgical fellowship in 1997 having trained in Northampton and London. He completed his masters degree in Sports injuries and management in 1999. He was a consultant podiatric surgeon at the Great Western Hospital from 2003-2024 and now works for Independent Health Group and privately at Harley Street Specialist Hospital and the Matrix Clinic in Wroughton, Swindon.
Mr Yates has performed over 14000 foot and ankle procedures. He has a particular interest in the surgical management of the diabetic foot and the surgical correction of foot deformity and foot arthritis. He offers patients a holistic approach to the management of their foot and ankle problems as part of a multidisciplinary framework.
In 2020 he received the Meritorious award from the Royal College of Podiatry for outstanding contribution to Podiatric Surgery. In 2019 he was the subject for promoting ACP leading the surgical management of the high-risk foot for Health Education England.
He has lectured at both national and international conferences and contributed to multiple peer reviewed articles. He chaired the UK national conference for Podiatric surgeons in 2011, 2014-2016. He has been the course convener and keynote speaker for postgraduate surgical programmes on forefoot surgery, fusions of the foot, flatfoot surgery, the Diabetic foot and limb salvage both in the UK and overseas. He has participated in charitable surgical programmes in India, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Areas of interest
Foot and ankle surgery with a particular interest in forefoot deformity such as bunions and hammer toes. Flat foot correction. Neuroma surgery and surgery for arthritis of the foot. Ingrowing toenails, Achilles tendon and ankle ligament problems. Sports injuries of foot and ankle.
Surgical management of the diabetic foot.
Extracorpeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)Achilles tendonopathy. Enhanced injection techniques including hyaluronic acid and PRP (platelet rich plasma).
Medical secretaries
- Matrix Clinic
- Matrix Eye Clinic 77 High Street Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JU
- 07354 417927
- secretary@wiltshirefoot.co.uk
- Medical Secretary
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital 18-22 Queen Anne Street London W1G 8HU
- 07354 417927
- 07354 417927
- secretary@wiltshirefoot.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr William Whiteley at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr Zakaulla Belagodu at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr Sanjay Gupta at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr Samuel Pambakian at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr Murthy Ganesh Ritesh at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Ben Yates has worked with Dr Suresh Anandakrishnan at the following hospitals:
- Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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T5780
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis - (5-50)
Matrix Eye Clinic (1-5)
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W9040
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral - (5-50)
Matrix Eye Clinic (1-5)
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AA629
Excision of nail and nail bed (Zadek's) package (includes 3 follow up visits and includes local anaesthetic) - (5-50)
Matrix Eye Clinic (1-5) Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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T7250
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Achilles tendonitis - (5-50)
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W3530
Removal of percutaneous wire - (5-50)
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A6110
Excision of lesion of peripheral nerve (e.g. neurilemma) - (5-50)
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W0321
Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction with or without +/- internal fixation and +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral - (5-50)
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W0300
Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral - (5-50)
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W0860
Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - unilateral, as sole procedure - (1-5)
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T6462
Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer - (1-5)
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W0460
Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers) - (1-5)
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W2830
Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance - (1-5)
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W1590
Correction of retracted/dislocated metatarsophalangeal joint (including tendon transfer, division/realignment of bone and internal fixation) - (1-5)
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W6522
Primary open reduction of dislocation of small joint - (1-5)
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T6780
Primary repair of achilles tendon - (1-5)
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W0463
Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation) - (1-5)
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W1040
Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation) - (1-5)
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W0330
Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral - (1-5)
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W9030
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral - (1-5)
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A6600
Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve - (1-5)
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W0322
Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction with or without +/- internal fixation and +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral - (1-5)
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AA365
Gait analysis including biomechanical assessment with video infra-red computerised analysis - (1-5)
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W0462
Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation) - (1-5)
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T5900
Excision of ganglion - (1-5)
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S0643
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)