MBBCh MCh(Ortho)MRCS FRCS(T&O)
19 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH10 5BT
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6 connections in healthcare
19 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH10 5BT
(+2 more)
6 connections in healthcare
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Mr Samir Hakeem is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Borders General Hospital in NHS Scotland with specialist expertise in the full range of foot and ankle surgery. His clinical practice includes the management of ankle arthritis, subtalar fusions, complex deformity correction, pes cavus and pes planus reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, midfoot surgery, bunion correction and Charcot foot reconstruction. He treats both routine and complex conditions affecting the foot and ankle, focusing on restoring function, reducing pain and improving mobility.
Mr Hakeem completed advanced subspecialty fellowships in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Earlier in his career he trained across major trauma centres in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Egypt, gaining extensive experience in trauma surgery and orthopaedic reconstruction.
His academic background includes an MBBCh with Honours, an MSc in Orthopaedic Science, MRCS (England), FEBOT, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) and the SICOT Diploma. He has also completed the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Healthcare Leadership Foundations and holds a Certificate in Healthcare Management from University College Dublin.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Hakeem is actively involved in orthopaedic research and medical education. He has authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to surgical textbooks and presented his work at international conferences including EFAS, AOFAS and SICOT.
He is also passionate about global health and leads orthopaedic missions to Ethiopia, where he provides surgical care, training and service development in resource-limited settings.
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General Medical Council
No. 7571062
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)
No. BOFAS1033
European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)
No. BOFAS1033
Traumatologie
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£15040 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH10 5BT
2 Garbett Road, Kirkton Campus, Livingston, United Kingdom, EH54 7DL
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Mr Samir Hakeem uses clear communication and provides detailed explanations during patient interactions. His surgical skill brings pain relief and improved function from procedures such as ankle fusion, building patient confidence in their recovery and future care. Key aspects of his practice involve Achilles tendon repair, various bunion corrections, big toe fusion, and effective treatment for foot and ankle arthritis.
Mr Hakeem is an excellent surgeon. He is fantastic at his job and has done an amazing job on my fusion operation. I felt very comfortable with Mr Hakeem and he made me feel at ease every step of the way and reassured me in connection with the procedures.
I couldn’t fault Dr Hakeem and his staff team. I felt completely confident about the surgery in his care. He explained everything clearly and made sure I understand the complexity of the surgery.
I have received kindness and patience from everybody at the Borders General Hospital,, so important when one is not feeling 100% and nervous! Mr Hakeem has worked his magic and now I am without pain, such a wonderful and complete turn-around. Thank you!
I have recently been discharged by Mr Hakeem having received an ankle fusion by him in January this year. From the outset, Mr Hakeem was very approachable and described my future operation in detail. The operation went extremely well and I'm now heading for a full recovery. I'll be forever grateful for his skill and a have a positive attitude for the future

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the service I offered you. I am delighted to see that you felt that everything was fully explained to you and that you were treated with courtesy and professionalism. Wishing you all the best.
It was my first consultation with Mr Hakeem to discuss my arthritic big toe
My procedure was fully explained to me prior to surgery and also on the day of the surgery when an extra procedure was added. Mr. Hakeem was very good, pleasant and professional in relation to all my dealings with him. After the surgery he explained clearly the time frame for further appointments and what he was expecting in relation to my recovery. Was a very pleasant experience all round
Doctor and staff were very polite and helpfully and took time to explain things in detail
First rate. Pleasant manner, very understanding and easy to talk to. Explanation uncomplicated and simple to understand. A pleasure to meet.
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Mr Samir Hakeem's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews.
What languages does Mr Samir Hakeem speak?
Mr Samir Hakeem speaks English and Arabic
Where is Mr Samir Hakeem located?
Mr Samir Hakeem primarily practices at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, located at 40 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH10 5BT
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