Mercury Foot & Ankle ClinicFoot and Ankle Surgeons in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Banbury
Two specialist foot and ankle surgeons. Choose your surgeon — with a second specialist behind every case.
Consultant-led private care across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Banbury. You choose your surgeon and stay with them, with no GP referral needed to book.
No GP referral needed to book privately. Self-pay consultations from £250. All major insurers accepted. Usually seen within a week at all three hospitals.
Two GMC-registered consultant foot and ankle surgeons, operating at CQC-registered hospitals. Continuity of care and a second opinion built in.
Book at the hospital that suits you
Send a request and our secretary calls you back to confirm a time, usually within one working day.
Find your problem by area of the foot
Forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, ankle. Start with the part that hurts and we will guide you to the right information.
Can’t name it? Tell us where it hurts → symptom checker
Foot and ankle care for everyday pain, not just sport
Not sure where to start? Tap the situation that fits you to check your symptoms.
Living with foot or ankle pain
Arthritis, a bunion, plantar fasciitis or ongoing pain making daily life harder. You do not need to be sporty to see us — we treat patients of all ages and activity levels.
Check your symptoms → Active & sportingBack to the things you enjoy
A sports injury, an unstable ankle or a tendon problem holding you back from walking, running or training. We set a realistic plan to get you moving again.
Check your symptoms → On your feet at workPain that builds through the day
Long shifts and time on hard floors can make a foot problem steadily worse. We look at what is driving it and what will actually help, surgery or not.
Check your symptoms → A second opinionSeen elsewhere and still unsure
If you have had advice that does not sit right, or want another view before deciding, both surgeons can review your case together.
Check your symptoms →One surgeon owns your care. A second is always behind it.
A genuine partnership, not two solo practices sharing a name.
You choose your surgeon and stay with them through diagnosis, surgery and recovery.
Complex cases are reviewed by both surgeons together: two specialists and one plan.
If your surgeon is in theatre or away, the other can step in, so you are never waiting on one diary.
Between them, our surgeons hold national leadership roles in UK foot and ankle surgery.
Not sure what’s wrong?
Tell us where it hurts and we’ll point you to the likely cause and the right next step. It informs, it does not diagnose.
For GPs and physios
Direct access to two consultant foot and ankle surgeons across all three hospitals, with a fast-track pathway for urgent cases.
Before you book
No, you can book directly. If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP referral first.
Self-pay consultations start from £250, with follow-ups at £175. We are recognised by all the main insurers.
Usually within a week at all three hospitals, with an urgent fast-track when needed.
You see one of our two consultant foot and ankle surgeons and stay with them. Complex cases are reviewed by both together.
No. Many foot and ankle problems are managed without an operation. We start with the conservative options and only recommend surgery when it is the right step for you.
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Achilles Tendinopathy: The Runner’s Guide to Training Without Making It Worse
Most Achilles problems settle without surgery if you calm the tendon early – trim the aggravating runs rather than stopping completely, rebuild calf strength gradually, and don't assume pain that eases once you warm up is safe to ignore.
Ankle Arthritis: 7 Ways to Keep Active Without Flaring Pain
Staying active with ankle arthritis usually means swapping the clearest aggravators – hilly walks, flat shoes, sudden jumps in activity – for steadier low-impact exercise, supportive footwear and gradual strength work, so the joint keeps moving without repeated flares.
What treatment here actually felt like
I had surgery in my ankle, Dr Arul explained everything simply and explained my options. I felt very comfortable talking about it and going in for surgery, I was confident in his ability. The surgery was a success and I'm happy I went private for this.Foot & Ankle Surgery Verified on Doctify · Prof Ramasamy
After two years of ongoing pain following a skiing accident, I finally had it resolved thanks to Mr Humphrey. The care and professionalism were top notch, I always felt listened to and never rushed. Within 5 weeks of recovery, I'm feeling none of the pain I'd lived with for two years.Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Verified on Doctify · Mr Humphrey
He went through a number of options with me rather than resorting to surgery straight away. We tried podiatry, then physio, and now I'm happily running 3 times a week for 30 minutes without much pain. So much progress.Foot Pain Verified on Doctify · Prof Ramasamy
I cannot recommend Dr Joel Humphrey highly enough. He performed a SpeedBridge repair on my Achilles tendon, and the results have been life-changing. He was thorough and honest about the year-long recovery. Thanks to his skill and my rehab, I recently completed the Ironman Bolton 70.3 with zero Achilles stiffness.Achilles Tendon Verified on Doctify · Mr Humphrey
Ready to get your foot or ankle seen?
Appointments are usually available within about a week across all three hospitals.
What our patients say
Independent, verified reviews for both surgeons, collected through Doctify and updated automatically.