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Your Feet Surgery with International Elite Care

International Elite Care connects you with experts in feet surgery and organises a structured care pathway with personalised treatment.

Care is built on clear information, a human exchange and a smooth pathway from the first consultation through to post-operative follow-up.

International Elite Care offers a range of treatment solutions, both medical and surgical, with a personalised approach grounded in internationally recognised expertise.

Particular attention is paid to the quality of care, ensuring a calm recovery under the best possible conditions. You are guaranteed to find a doctor who specialises in feet and who is capable of treating your condition, within a reassuring and pleasant setting enhanced by the location of our clinics. The French Riviera, the mountains of Andorra and the beauty of the Swiss cantons provide an ideal environment for rest and a restorative experience suited to convalescence.

  • Dr. Julien Lopez

    Foot surgery
    Dr. Julien Lopez is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, practicing in Nice and Cannes. A member of the French Association of Foot Surgery, he performs minimally invasive and percutaneous surgery as well as arthroscopy. Renowned for his rigorous and humane approach, he treats all foot conditions, from hallux valgus to sports injuries, with a particular focus on patient comfort and mobility. His expertise is equally suited to athletes and patients suffering from chronic pain or foot deformities.

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An Orthopaedic Surgeon Who Specialises in Feet, at Your Service

Every orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in feet at International Elite Care has undergone advanced training to become a true feet expert. As a doctor that works with feet on a daily basis, each practitioner brings deep specialist knowledge of the forefoot, hindfoot and ankle.

Before Your Feet Operation: Consultation and Stay Organisation

Before any feet operation, a thorough consultation is essential to analyse your symptoms and establish an accurate diagnosis.

Care begins with an initial consultation, carried out in person or remotely. This first step allows the feet doctor to analyse your symptoms, review imaging studies and establish a precise diagnosis ahead of any feet operation. The patient receives a clear, educational explanation of their foot condition and the various therapeutic options, whether medical or surgical.

When feet surgery is indicated, the procedure is planned with rigorous attention to detail. The practical arrangements, the course of treatment and the expected benefits are explained in advance so that the patient has all the information needed. This transparency enables a shared, informed decision with the specialist for feet.

Organising Your Stay with a Feet Doctor Abroad

The medical stay can be organised from abroad, via video consultation with the feet doctor of your choice.

Various details can be personalised depending on the chosen surgeon and clinic: airport transfers, hotel reservations and hotel–airport–clinic transfers are among the services offered.

The aim is to guarantee patients high-quality care and total peace of mind, particularly for international patients for whom travel is a genuine concern.

After Your Surgery For Feet: Structured, Coordinated Follow-Up

After surgery for feet conditions, a structured post-operative follow-up plan is put in place. This includes check-up consultations, gradual adaptation of care and, where necessary, remote support. Follow-up aims to monitor recovery, prevent complications and adjust the return to activities according to clinical progress.

The pathway may include coordination with physiotherapists and healthcare professionals at the location where the patient continues convalescence. This organisation ensures a safe, lasting functional recovery, supervised by a doctor that deals with feet and ankle conditions.

Your Feet Specialist in Modern and Percutaneous Techniques

International Elite Care connects you with a feet specialist to treat your condition. This professional manages forefoot, hindfoot and tendon conditions with recognised expertise in modern surgical techniques.

Minimally Invasive and Percutaneous Feet Surgery

Minimally invasive and percutaneous feet surgery encompasses a range of modern surgical techniques that correct certain foot conditions through very small incisions. These methods preserve tissue more effectively than a standard open feet operation.

This type of surgery for feet is recommended in the following situations:

  • Pain persists despite ongoing treatment (insoles, rehabilitation, footwear adaptation),
  • A visible foot deformity causes difficulty with walking or shoe-wearing (hallux valgus, quintus varus, etc.),
  • The condition primarily affects the forefoot and can be corrected without large incisions.

This orthopaedic feet surgery offers several advantages for the patient. Not only is post-operative discomfort reduced, but recovery is also faster in the majority of cases. Depending on the condition, the feet operation can be performed on a day-case basis, without the need for hospitalisation.

The return to everyday activities is simplified, particularly when combined with rigorous post-operative follow-up. Our expert surgeons for feet support you throughout this care pathway, offering a feet operation with reduced convalescence.

Your Feet Surgery and Feet Expert Questions Answered

The feet expert team at International Elite Care answers your questions about feet surgery.

Do orthopaedic doctors treat feet?

Yes. Orthopaedic doctors treat feet as part of their broader musculoskeletal expertise, and many choose to sub-specialise further. At International Elite Care, each doctor for feet is an orthopaedic surgeon with focused training and extensive experience in foot and ankle conditions. This means you are seen by a doctor who works on feet, not a generalist.

Is feet surgery always necessary, or are there medical alternatives?

No, a feet operation is not always required. Surgery is proposed only when medical treatments (insoles, rehabilitation, footwear adaptation) are no longer sufficient to provide lasting relief. The decision is always made on a case-by-case basis by the feet specialist, according to the condition and the patient’s needs.

Can I return to sport after feet surgery?

Yes, a return to sport is possible in the majority of cases after feet surgery. It is managed progressively, with a timeline defined during medical follow-up, ensuring a safe and adapted return to exercise.

Does feet surgery require hospitalisation?

Not always. Depending on the condition and the surgical technique, the procedure can be carried out on a day-case basis, without hospitalisation. In other situations, a short stay of 24 to 48 hours may be recommended to ensure appropriate medical monitoring.

I have swelling feet, should I see a doctor of feet?

Swelling in the feet can have many causes, from a minor sprain to a more complex underlying condition. A doctor for swelling feet can carry out a thorough assessment to identify the cause and propose the right treatment. If you are unsure who to consult, International Elite Care can guide you towards the most appropriate doctor for your feet.

What if I cannot find a specialist in feet near me?

If no specialist in feet is available locally, International Elite Care gives you access to specialist expertise, even from abroad. The platform coordinates the entire medical pathway and stay (consultation, procedure, on-site logistics), while ensuring structured post-operative follow-up. International Elite Care match you with the right professional.

How is follow-up organised if I return to my country after the procedure?

Post-operative follow-up is ensured through remote consultations, regular exchanges via a digital platform (Orthense) and coordination with local healthcare professionals, guaranteeing continuity of care wherever you are.

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