Jason Hargrave

Jason Hargrave

Jason is a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and specialist in cosmetic foot surgery. He has over 30 years' surgical experience.

About Jason

Jason finished his degree in podiatry at the University of Brighton in 1985. He went on to do his Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery in 1992 at Lewisham University Hospital. He has held consultant posts at Charing Cross Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Sutton Hospital and Norwich Community Hospital. He has worked in the private sector in Harley Street, London, since 2000 and left the NHS in 2011 after 26 years. Jason is the proprieter of the Harley Street Foot and Ankle Centre, with over 30 years' surgical experience.

What made you want to study podiatry?

Foot and ankle medicine and surgery were relatively ignored in the UK until 50 years ago, when podiatry took up the mantle of creating a dedicated profession for this area. I wanted to be part of this developing area.

What is the best thing about your job?

Receiving pictures from patients showing their feet after surgery and now wearing sandals, which they never did before the surgery because of anxiety and embarrassment.

What's the biggest impact you have had on a patient?

I commenced the speciality of cosmetic foot surgery in the UK, and we have so many happy patients whose lives we have positively changed, that it continues to bring many rewards professionally.

What advice would you give someone considering a career in podiatry?

I understand the graduate in-take is falling, so there will be lots of opportunities in the profession. Bear in mind that training for surgery spans over 10 years, so commitment to studying is important.