Edinburgh's Expert Foot & Ankle Surgeon Helping You Move Again

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon with 20+ years of international experience treating foot and ankle conditions, based in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.

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Two Decades of Specialist Foot & Ankle Care 

20+

Years of Experience

Two decades of international orthopaedic practice across the UK, Ireland and Egypt.

2

Elite UK Fellowships

Subspecialty training at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.

2017

Charity Missions Since

Delivering specialist orthopaedic surgery and training to communities in Ethiopia.

2

Languages Spoken

Consultations available in English and Arabic for clear, comfortable communication.

FRCS (Tr & Orth)
FEBOT
MRCS (Eng)
SICOT Diploma

About Mr Samir Hakeem 

A Surgeon Dedicated to Restoring Your Mobility 

FRCS (Tr & Orth)
FEBOT
MRCS (Eng)
SICOT Diploma

About Mr Samir Hakeem 

A Surgeon Dedicated to Restoring Your Mobility 

Mr Samir Hakeem is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Borders General Hospital, NHS Scotland, specialising exclusively in foot and ankle surgery. With over 20 years of international clinical experience across the UK, Ireland and Egypt, he treats both routine and complex conditions from bunions and ligament injuries to Charcot foot reconstruction helping patients across Edinburgh return to pain-free movement.

Education

MBBCh (Hons), MSc Orthopaedic Science, MRCS, FEBOT, FRCS (T&O), SICOT Diploma

Research

Published author and presenter at EFAS, AOFAS and SICOT conferences

Fellowships

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Freeman Hospital Newcastle; Trauma & Limb Reconstruction, Addenbrooke's Cambridge

Humanitarian

Leading orthopaedic charity missions to Ethiopia since 2017

Specialist Services

Specialist Foot & Ankle Treatments 

Mr Hakeem offers a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions in Edinburgh.

Specialist treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including deformities, arthritis, injuries, and chronic pain.
Surgical repair for Achilles tendon injuries and degeneration, helping patients in Edinburgh regain strength and mobility.
Ligament reconstruction for chronic ankle instability, helping patients in Edinburgh return to confident, stable movement.
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat ankle problems, with faster recovery than open surgery.
Specialist treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including deformities, arthritis, injuries and chronic pain.
Relieving severe ankle arthritis pain through fusion surgery, restoring stability for patients across Edinburgh & scottish borders.

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When should I see a foot or ankle specialist in Edinburgh? 

Anyone with persistent foot or ankle pain, swelling, instability, or a condition that isn’t improving with rest or physiotherapy should book a specialist assessment.

A referral isn’t always required for a private consultation patients can self-refer directly, though a referral may be needed for insurance claims.

Mr Hakeem treats a full range of conditions, including bunions, ankle arthritis, ligament injuries, deformities and Charcot foot, offering both surgical and non-surgical care.

Yes. Mr Hakeem is recognised by major UK insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva, and self-pay options are also available.

Consultations begin with a detailed assessment and, if needed, imaging, followed by a clear, personalised treatment plan explained in plain English.

Mr Hakeem sees private patients at his Edinburgh clinic (Nuffield)and treats NHS patients at Borders General Hospital.

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