Mr Aria Ghassemi

About Aria Ghassemi

At The Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon Mr Ghassemi specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of complex foot and ankle conditions, combining advanced surgical expertise with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. From sports injuries, fractures and Achilles tendon problems to arthritis, bunions, heel pain and minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, he offers highly tailored treatment designed to restore mobility, reduce pain and help patients return confidently to everyday life and sport.

Medical and surgical training: 

Mr Ghassemi qualified at the London Hospital Medical College in 1995, completing further training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery before taking his MSc in Surgical Sciences in 2001.

As a specialist on the North East Thames rotation, Mr Ghassemi received training in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. This included lower-limb reconstruction and foot and ankle trauma, working at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and The Royal London Hospital.

Specialist fellowship training:

His fellowship training took place at the prestigious Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford where he honed his skills in all aspects of complex foot and ankle surgery as well as minimally invasive surgery.

Current Consultant position:

Alongside his practice at University College Hospital, Mr Ghassemi is involved in cutting-edge research into the future treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. In addition, he has published widely, including a chapter on heel pain in European Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He also brings the specialist sports injury knowledge he has gained working at the prestigious Institute for Sports Exercise and Health (ISEH) in London, a legacy project of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Mr Ghassemi’s practice follows a multi-disciplinary team framework. He works closely with his physiotherapist and orthotist colleagues to deliver the very best treatment for his patients.

Professional positions:

Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at University College Hospital London.

Conditions he sees patients for:

• Ankle instability
• Foot arthritis and joint replacements
• Heel pain
• Trauma / fractures
• Bunion/lesser toe correction
• Arthritis affecting the foot and ankle
• Sports injuries of the foot and ankle including ankle arthroscopy
• Treatment of tendon disorders of the foot and ankle
• Treatment of toenail disorders and neuromas
• Excision of bony lumps/soft tissue swellings of the foot and ankle
• Rheumatoid feet
• Big toe arthritis

Procedures & Treatments he offers patients:

• Treatment of arthritis affecting the foot and ankle
• All foot and ankle injuries including fractures and fracture dislocations
• Foot & ankle arthroscopy
• Foot & ankle tendon disorders treatment
• Plantar fasciitis treatment
• Toenail disorders treatment
• Morton’s neuroma treatment
• Excision of bony lumps / soft tissue swellings of the foot and ankle
• Achilles tendon injury surgery
• Hallux valgus/ rigidus and bunion/lesser toe correction surgery
• Hammer toe surgery