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Mr Achal Goyal

MBBS, D (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), MCh (Trauma & Ortho), FRCS (Trauma & Ortho)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

29 years of experience

Stafford, ST17 9AQ

(+4 more)

29 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Nijil Vasukutty and 12 other professionals

4.94

/5

(230 reviews)

Live bookings available

29 years of experience

Stafford, ST17 9AQ

(+4 more)

29 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Nijil Vasukutty and 12 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot and Ankle Surgery
103
3
Foot Pain
69
4
Arthritis (Foot)
47
3

Contact

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About Mr Achal Goyal

Mr Achal Goyal is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in disorders of the foot and ankle. His NHS practice is based at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, where he works within the Foot and Ankle Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

He also consults privately at Rowley Hall Hospital in Stafford and Woodthorpe Hospital in Nottingham, both part of Ramsay Health Care UK, and at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital in Newcastle under Lyme.

Mr Goyal’s clinical work covers the full range of foot and ankle surgery, including minimally invasive bunion correction, arthroscopy, ankle arthroplasty and fusion, tendon transfer, and deformity correction. He has a particular interest in diabetic foot problems and the management of complex foot deformities.

He completed specialist fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery under Mr Sunil Dhar, past president of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and undertook a fellowship in diabetic foot surgery. He has also completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques at several specialist centres.

Mr Goyal has presented research at national and international meetings and is a member of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the British Orthopaedic Association.


Subspecialties

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(344)
Skill Endorsements
(45)

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Foot and Ankle Surgery
103
3
Foot Pain
69
4
Arthritis (Foot)
47
3
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
25
3
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
15
Joint Injection
12
Ankle Joint Fusion
9
1
Achilles Tendon Problems
9
1
Claw Toe Correction
6
1
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
6
1
Hammertoe Correction
6
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
5
1
Foot Fractures
3
2
Plantar Fasciitis
4
Foot Sprains
4
Arthritis (Ankle)
1
3
Morton's Neuroma
4
Claw Toes
3
Cheilectomy
3
Diabetic Foot
3
Leg Pain
1
1
Flat Feet
1
1
Heel Bumps
2
Hammer Toes
1
1
Steroid Injection
1
1
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
2
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
1
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
1
Arthroscopy
1
Tendon Repair
1
Rotator Cuff Repair
1
Mallet Toe Correction
1
Flatfoot Correction
1
Bunionette Deformity Correction
1
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus
1
Fracture (Broken Bone)
1
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
1
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Ankle Arthroscopy
1
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
1
Ankle Tendonitis
1
Fibroma
1
Foot Drop
1
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
Partial Nail Removal
Corns
Neuromas
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
Diabetic Foot Care
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Diabetic Ulcers
Osteotomy
Toe Fractures
Mallet Toes
Ankle Replacement

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6139412


Qualifications

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics), Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

Master of Surgery in Trauma and Orthopaedics (MCh), United Kingdom

Diplomate of the National Board in Orthopaedics (DNB), India

Diploma in Orthopaedics (D Ortho), India

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), North Maharashtra University, India (1997)


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • General and Medical
  • Self-pay only
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £200
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Rowley Hall Hospital

Rowley Park, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST17 9AQ

4.91(976 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Woodthorpe Hospital

748 Mansfield Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG5 3FZ

4.90(804 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital

Clayton road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom, ST5 4DB

4.89(425 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Rd, Stoke, United Kingdom, ST4 6QG

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Ramsay Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital

748 Mansfield Road Woodthorpe, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG5 3FZ

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot and Ankle Surgery
103
3
Foot Pain
69
4
Arthritis (Foot)
47
3

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Achal Goyal is professional, reassuring, and friendly, offering clear explanations. Patients report successful outcomes from various interventions, such as guided injections, bunion surgery, and Haglund's deformity treatment. Many highlight excellent post-operative care and a positive overall experience, noting quick service and efficient appointments. A common theme indicates significant relief from foot pain, with successful foot and ankle surgery addressing conditions like arthritis.

5
verified patient
18 Aug 2026

My recent visit to see Mr Goyal was extremely helpful and he was very supportive regarding my ankle and the next steps.

5
verified patient
18 Aug 2026

I attended the Nuffield hospital in July for a Cheilectomy from start to finish I was treated with good care and attention everything was explained clearly so my mind was put at rest for the procedure.

5
verified patient
18 Aug 2026

Review Title: Exceptional Care and Absolute Peace of Mind from Start to Finish. I am writing this review to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Goya Achal and his entire medical team following my surgery for a bone spur removal and Achilles repair. From our very first consultation through to post-operative recovery, the level of professionalism, clear communication, and compassionate patient care was outstanding. Undergoing surgery can be a daunting experience, but Mr. Achal’s expert, reassuring approach put both my mind and my family’s at complete ease every step of the way. The surgery went smoothly, and the standard of post-operative handling has been top-notch. I felt thoroughly supported, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Mr. Achal and his dedicated team highly enough to anyone in need of specialist orthopedic care.

5
verified patient
17 Aug 2026

I’ve had various recent appointments. All very direct and swift, covering any questions I had.

Patient seen for:
4.33
verified patient
14 Aug 2026

No complaints

Patient seen for:
4.67
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

My recent visit to see Dr Goyol was a breath of fresh air. He diagnosed my issue straight away and gave me all my options to deal with the pain. He suggested a stretching exercise and coming to see him today the pain has virtually gone away. Thanks Phil

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Aug 2026

Explained everything clearly and injection was successful

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
05 Aug 2026

Mr Goyal was excellent, he explained everything beforehand about the surgery. The aftercare was also very good and the surgery appears to have been successful.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Aug 2026

I have had 2 guided injections into my foot after a break and this last one has really helped me. Mr Goyal was extremely professional and I felt listened to each visit.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Aug 2026

First class experience with the doctor! Very attentive !

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Skill Endorsements

You hear things about colleagues, and what you hear about him is consistently good — careful, straight with people, and unusually willing to say when an operation isn’t the answer.

06 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Achilles Tendon Problems
Hammer Toes

Miss Anna Gruener

Miss Anna Gruener

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

06 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)

Mr Nijil Vasukutty

Mr Nijil Vasukutty

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

I have known Mr Goyal for 10+ years. He is a very skilled surgeon and a very helpful and pleasant colleague. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking expert foot and ankle care.

30 Apr 2026
Endorsed for
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Mrs Marlies Schreuder

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Good knowledge of Foot and Ankle. Teach together as faculty at Cadaveric Diabetic Foot and Ankle Course

25 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Foot Pain
Diabetic Foot
Arthritis (Ankle)

Dr Turab Syed

Dr Turab Syed

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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What are Mr Achal Goyal's reviews like?

Mr Achal Goyal's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 230 reviews.

What languages does Mr Achal Goyal speak?

Mr Achal Goyal speaks English, Hindi and Marathi

Where is Mr Achal Goyal located?

Mr Achal Goyal primarily practices at Rowley Hall Hospital, located at Rowley Park, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST17 9AQ
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