Mr Timothy Williams

Mr Tim Williams is a highly respected UK Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with more than 20 years of specialist experience in Foot and Ankle surgery. His expertise spans the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, from acute and chronic sports injuries to complex gait-related issues, Arthritis and  forefoot deformities including bunions and flat feet. His understanding of these conditions and their impact on biomechanics has made him a trusted specialist for athletes and  the Military. Mr Williams holds a substantive NHS Consultant post at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) in Colchester, where he performs major lower limb reconstruction surgery as part of his NHS practice. His training includes the prestigious Cambridge training programme and a Foot & Ankle Fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, after which he was appointed as a Consultant in 2011. Widely regarded for his clinical expertise, he lectures internationally on behalf of the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS) and has contributed significantly to the organisation’s educational initiatives. He has served on the BOFAS Education Committee for more than eight years and played a key role in developing several enduring educational projects, including the widely used Lectures of Distinction YouTube series created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Williams is also committed to supporting the British Armed Forces. He maintains strong ties as a British Military Surgeon, focusing on rehabilitation and reconstructive surgery for personnel through Colchester Garrison and beyond. His work in military care was recognised in 2023 when his service received the Badge of Honour for Excellence from 16 Air Assault Brigade. Recognising the importance of holistic care, Mr Williams works closely with a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, podiatrists, and orthotists to support every stage of recovery. He is also co-owner of Reflex-18, a private physiotherapy clinic in Colchester founded with physiotherapist and director Josh Congdon, where he helps deliver an integrated and patient-focused approach to orthopaedic rehabilitation. For his patients he has an information portal on many aspects of Foot & Ankle conditions that can be found at www.TWFootsurgeon.co.uk Conditions I Specialise in include - Ankle ligaments, Ankle Sprain, Ankle Arthritis, Achilles Tear or Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Arthritis, Bunions, Hallux Valgus, Fractures, Flat Foot or feet, High Arched Feet. Tendonitis,  Great Toe arthritis, Sports Injuries ankle, Hindfoot pain, Foot pain.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2007–2013
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2013–2017
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

3. 2017–2018
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2017-09–2018-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Timothy Williams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.5609/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 178

2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Timothy Williams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4330/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 80

3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Timothy Williams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.5317/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 78

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