Mr Francesc Malagelada, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Francesc Malagelada
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Francesc Malagelada LMS, FEBOT, PhD
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Francesc Malagelada
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon LMS, FEBOT, PhD
Mr Malagelada is a recommended Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Areas of expertise
- Trauma and sports injuries of the foot and ankle
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Bunions and lesser toes deformities
- Foot and ankle arthritis and replacement
Recommendations for Mr Malagelada
These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.
Recommended by:
byMiss Homa Arshad, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada is an extraordinarily bright academic and a talented surgeon, but so down-to-earth and kind at the same time. We work together regularly as colleagues and I have every confidence in referring patients to him.❞
byMiss Claire Fitzgerald, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada has a comprehensive knowledge of complex foot and ankle pathology. He is a kind and compassionate surgeon and works well with his patients to achieve optimal outcomes.❞
byMr Nick Aresti, Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
❝Cesc is a fantastic foot and ankle surgeon. He is extremely experienced in most areas and uses cutting edge and up to date technologies. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.❞
byMr Paul Culpan, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Foot and ankle surgeon of the highest calibre. Excellent rapport with patients and colleagues. Highly respected in our department.❞
byDr Kalpesh Parmar, Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist
❝We’ve shared many patients now and work together well. Always gives a solid well-reasoned opinion❞
byMs Rebecca Christenson, Physiotherapist
❝Cesc has a great rapport with his patients and great trauma knowledge. He is excellent at communicating throughout a patients treatment pathway which means we can work closely together and this offers patients a much higher level of care.❞
byMr Mark Gallagher, Podiatrist
❝Mr Francesc Malagelada is an excellent foot and ankle surgeon. He works really well across disciplines in terms of utilizing people's skills. He has an excellent knowledge in terms of foot and ankle mechanics.❞
byMr Michael Robson, Physiotherapist
❝Foot and ankle specialist who is very passionate in this area and has great connection with his patients.❞
by Mr Sammy Hanna, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada is an excellent foot and and ankle orthopaedic surgeon. We work closely together on complex cases and I trust him for his evidence-based and expert approach to problems. Patients always speak very highly of his skills and outcomes. I have no hesitation in recommending him to friends, family, and colleagues.❞
by Mr Dafydd Edwards, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Recommended orthopaedic surgeon❞
by Mr Vinay Parmar, Physiotherapist
❝Mr Francesc Malagelada is very knowledgeable, trustworthy and highly specialised in dealing with a wide variety of foot and ankle disorders.❞
byMiss Homa Arshad, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada is an extraordinarily bright academic and a talented surgeon, but so down-to-earth and kind at the same time. We work together regularly as colleagues and I have every confidence in referring patients to him.❞
byMiss Claire Fitzgerald, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada has a comprehensive knowledge of complex foot and ankle pathology. He is a kind and compassionate surgeon and works well with his patients to achieve optimal outcomes.❞
byMr Nick Aresti, Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
❝Cesc is a fantastic foot and ankle surgeon. He is extremely experienced in most areas and uses cutting edge and up to date technologies. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.❞
byMr Paul Culpan, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Foot and ankle surgeon of the highest calibre. Excellent rapport with patients and colleagues. Highly respected in our department.❞
byDr Kalpesh Parmar, Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist
❝We’ve shared many patients now and work together well. Always gives a solid well-reasoned opinion❞
by Mr Sammy Hanna, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Malagelada is an excellent foot and and ankle orthopaedic surgeon. We work closely together on complex cases and I trust him for his evidence-based and expert approach to problems. Patients always speak very highly of his skills and outcomes. I have no hesitation in recommending him to friends, family, and colleagues.❞
by Mr Dafydd Edwards, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Recommended orthopaedic surgeon❞
byMs Rebecca Christenson, Physiotherapist
❝Cesc has a great rapport with his patients and great trauma knowledge. He is excellent at communicating throughout a patients treatment pathway which means we can work closely together and this offers patients a much higher level of care.❞
byMr Mark Gallagher, Podiatrist
❝Mr Francesc Malagelada is an excellent foot and ankle surgeon. He works really well across disciplines in terms of utilizing people's skills. He has an excellent knowledge in terms of foot and ankle mechanics.❞
byMr Michael Robson, Physiotherapist
❝Foot and ankle specialist who is very passionate in this area and has great connection with his patients.❞
by Mr Vinay Parmar, Physiotherapist
❝Mr Francesc Malagelada is very knowledgeable, trustworthy and highly specialised in dealing with a wide variety of foot and ankle disorders.❞
Make an appointment
Address
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31 Old Broad Street
31 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1HT
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
About Mr Francesc Malagelada
GMC number: 7241639
Year qualified: 2005
Place of primary qualification: University of Barcelona
Mr Francesc Malagelada is a renowned Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Royal London Hospital, the UK's largest Trauma Centre. He specialises in Foot and Ankle Surgery, addressing common ailments such as bunions, sports injuries, ligament damage, and tendon issues. He is also adept at treating complex conditions that require reconstruction surgery. Mr Malagelada adopts a patient-based approach, offering both surgical and non-surgical therapies tailored to each individual's lifestyle.
Mr Malagelada graduated from the University of Barcelona in 2005 and pursued his Orthopaedics training at esteemed institutions including The Royal London and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. To further his expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery, he completed a fellowship at the Windsor Foot & Ankle Unit. He was honoured with the ESSKA-AFAS international fellowship by the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. He is a member of several professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, European Foot and Ankle Society, and General Medical Council.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Malagelada is actively involved in research, with over 55 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and contributions to multiple orthopaedic textbooks. He holds a PhD in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) of the foot and has extensively researched arthroscopy and MIS to promote faster recovery. He has lectured and organised courses to teach these advanced techniques.
Mr Malagelada's areas of expertise include arthroscopy, multiligament reconstruction, steroid injections, ankle joint fusion, ankle replacement, diabetic foot care, flatfoot correction, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, and plantar fascia release surgery. He also treats conditions such as fractures (broken bones), osteomyelitis (lower limb), Achilles tendon problems, arthritis (ankle), foot sprains, neuromas, turf toe (toe sprain), ankle fractures, foot fractures, and toe fractures.
Appointed in 2005, Mr Malagelada continues to provide exceptional care and innovative treatments to his patients, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes.
Areas of expertise
- Achilles tendinitis and ruptures
- Ankle ligament reconstruction surgery
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Bunions and lesser toes deformities
- Diabetic and rheumatic foot conditions
- Flat foot or cavus foot
- Foot and ankle arthritis and replacement
- Ligament repair
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Morton's neuroma
- Peroneal
- Plantar fasciitis
- Surgical and non-surgical therapies
- Tendinopathy
- Tendon rupture
- Tibialis posterior
- Trauma and sports injuries of the foot and ankle
Professional memberships
Articles by Mr Francesc Malagelada
Anatomy of the ankle ligaments
Minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus
Endoscopic achilles tendon augmentation
Arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament repair
Endoscopic flexor hallucis longus transfer
Anatomical considerations for minimally invasive osteotomy
Tendoscopic treatment of peroneal intrasheath subluxation
Access to the talar dome surface with different surgical approaches
Ankle arthroscopy
Other specialists recommended by Mr Malagelada
Dr Kalpesh Parmar, Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist
❝An excellent and caring doctor with a unique skill set that provides patients with the latest cutting-edge techniques for an enhanced recovery. His bedside manner is impeccable and he goes above and beyond to ensure patients are well informed and exceptionally well looked after. An extremely valuable colleague for the treatment of patients from a multidisciplinary approach.❞
Mr Paul Culpan, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Outstanding hip, knee and polytrauma surgeon. His reputation as a leader in his field is internationally acknowledged across the orthopaedic community. Highly talented surgeon with exquisite bedside manner providing great care to his patients. I have been fortunate to work with him directly for many years and I recommend him highly.❞
Miss Homa Arshad, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Miss Arshad is an outstanding surgeon in many ways. She is highly skilled and has vast experience in the most complex cases. Her ability to communicate and create rapport with patients sets her apart. A wonderful colleague to work with whom I trust with friends and family.❞
Ms Rebecca Christenson, Physiotherapist
❝Rebecca is a brilliant physiotherapist with extraordinary skills that enable her to treat the most complex cases. She is devoted to her patients and engages them in personalised treatment plans. Communicates fantastically well with patients and colleagues alike.❞
❝Mr Mark Gallagher is an outstanding podiatrist who uses cutting-edge techniques for gait analysis. He is extremely experienced in all aspects of foot and ankle disorders, delivering the most adequate non-operative treatment to each patient.❞
Mr Michael Robson, Physiotherapist
❝Michael is a top physiotherapist with expertise in sports injuries who builds excellent rapport with patients for the best outcomes.❞
Mr Sammy Hanna, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝I have the luxury of working with Sammy Hanna on a daily basis. He is an extremely kind and compassionate professional and colleague, providing an outstanding level of care for his patients. This shows in the number of expressions of gratitude and positive feedback that he receives regularly. He is exceptionally skilled and experienced in his surgeries and decision-making. I thoroughly recommend him for a reliable opinion and successful surgery, trusting him with my friends and family.❞
Mr Vinay Parmar, Physiotherapist
❝An exceptional physiotherapist with fantastic knowledge of his field, ranging from professional athletes to everyday injuries. Always professional and committed to his patients, he is a great communicator and a genuinely personable colleague.❞
Mr Dafydd Edwards, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Great wrist and elbow surgeon. I confidently refer patients for his trusted opinion and for the best cutting-edge treatments.❞
