Dr Zakir Haider

Mr Zakir Haider is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Foot & Ankle surgery in London. He sees private patients at The Holly House. He holds an NHS consultant post at Barts Health NHS Trust, including The Royal London Hospital.

 Mr Haider treats children and adults with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions and performs advanced minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery. He has a specialist interest in:

·  Ankle arthritis and deformity (including total ankle replacement)

·  Ankle Arthroscopy

·  Treatment of flat foot deformity and tibialis posterior dysfunction/ pes cavus (high-arched feet)

·  Forefoot issues(including bunions, bunionettes, arthritis and lesser toes)

·  Hindfoot arthritis and deformity

·  Congenital foot deformity

·  Midfoot arthritis

·  Osteochondral defects of the talus

·  Rheumatoid Foot

·  Soft tissue conditions of the foot and ankle (including plantar fasciitis)

·  Sports and dance injuries

·  Tendon disorders (including Achilles and peroneal tendon disorders)

·  Trauma – all acute injuries including fractures around the foot and ankle

He read medicine (MBBS) from the University of London in 2013, alongside a first-class BSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine from Queen Mary University of London. He completed his orthopaedic training at the prestigious University College London Hospital training rotation. He then undertook two internationally renowned fellowships.  During his paediatric (children’s) orthopaedic fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore) he gained extensive experience in the management of children's and adolescent foot & ankle problems and complex deformity correction. His international fellowship in Toronto (Canada), at one of North America's leading centres, he trained in complex foot and ankle reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement and trauma surgery.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Haider has an active interest in research and medical education. He has authored more than 20 papers and book chapters and is regularly invited to present his work at national and international meetings. He is passionate about medical education and holds an MSc in Clinical educational and has taught extensively all levels including being an honorary lecturer for UCL. He remains actively involved in education through national and international organisations and committees. His academic and clinical work has been recognised through several national and international awards.

Above all, his practice is patient centred. He takes time to understand each patient's symptoms, goals and lifestyle. He tailors treatment to each patient, carefully considering non-operative and operative treatment to get them back to their goals as quickly as possible.