A bit about me

A bit about me

A bit about me

A bit about me

Are you struggling with a painful foot, a stiff ankle, or difficulty walking?

Are you struggling with a painful foot, a stiff ankle, or difficulty walking?

I’m Basil Budair, a Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon, based in Birmingham.

I can help you with an expert assessment, accurate diagnosis and treatment of your problem, whether you have a sports injury, arthritis, a complex structural foot deformity, or an annoying bunion.

How I work with you

Patient-Centered Foot Care

I’ll examine you carefully, watching how you walk and move, and I’ll look in detail at your lower limbs, and examining how your feet and ankle joints move.

Thorough Examination

I believe in helping the person with a foot problem (not just the foot!). I’ll give you plenty of time to talk about your symptoms and how they are affecting you. I’ll listen carefully to everything you have to say, so I can understand your foot problem, and your whole situation better. If possible, I really encourage getting your close family members involved in the process, particularly if surgery is being considered.

Accurate Diagnosis

I may recommend that we carry out some investigations, such as standing X-rays, MRI, CT or ultrasound scans, and I’ll be able to give you an accurate diagnosis and explain the treatment options I think would be best to help you. Often this doesn’t involve surgery but sometimes this may be the right option of you.

Informed Decisions

It’s important to take your time when deciding about whether to undergo surgery. We’ll meet again after your initial consultation, when you’ve had time to think and digest what has been said, and I can then answer any further questions you may have. I want you to be able to make a fully informed decision that you’re very happy with.

A Team Approach

I work closely with a multi-disciplinary team colleagues such as physiotherapists, radiologists and podiatrists, and if you come into hospital for treatment, you’ll be in great hands with nurses and anaesthetists that I work with.

My training and experience

I trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the West Midlands. This training culminated in me being awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS). As part of my training, I completed several specialised fellowships including a visiting fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at a leading centre in Canada and a senior fellowship in adult and paediatric foot and ankle surgery at the world renowned Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham.

Subsequently, I pursued a second fellowship in advanced foot and ankle surgery as well as diabetic foot reconstruction from the esteemed unit at King’s College Hospital in London, both accredited by the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.

I’m now a Consultant at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, one of the top-ranked specialised hospitals in the world, and an honorary consultant at the University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

I’m passionate about research and the advancement of surgical techniques, as well as training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. I published several academic papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed a chapter to a textbook. I received a Master’s degree in surgical sciences from the University of Edinburgh. During my studies, I conducted research on surgical education and was honoured with a distinction for my work. I’m an honorary lecturer at Aston University and a faculty member for national and international courses.

When I’m not looking after feet, I enjoy spending time with my family (I have two kids), mountain biking, and spending time reading and reflecting.