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Podiatrists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the foot, Ankle and lower extremities.

Your Podiatrist can help you with :

  • Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
  • Ingrown toenail and Nail Surgery for Ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis)
  • Fungal toenails and fungal infection ( Tenia pedis )
  • Aching Feet And Arch Pain
  • Severs Disease
  • Neuromas and nerve entrapment conditions
  • Shin Splints and Shin Pain
  • Removal of Corns and Calluses
  • Gait and posture problems
  • Foot Pain and Flat Feet
  • Paediatric Assessments
  • Overuse injuries
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Skin and Nail care
  • Charcot Arthropathy
  • Ganglion cyst
  • Spring ligament injury
  • Foot Drop
  • Foot and ankle fractures
  • Underlapping and overlapping toes
  • In-toeing and out-toeing
  • Diabetes foot health assessment
  • Footwear assessment and advice
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Ligaments and tendon injuries
  • Flat Feet
  • Diabetic foot ulcers and wound management
  • Custom foot orthotics
A referral is not required to see a podiatrist. However, for any DVA and workers compensation claim a GP initiated referral is required.
Yes, we provide care for children, addressing issues like flat feet, gait abnormalities, and other pediatric foot conditions.
During the initial consultation, the podiatrist will conduct a thorough examination, discuss your medical history, and may perform diagnostic tests if needed. Based on the findings, a personalised treatment plan will be developed.

First Appointment - 30-40 minutes.

Review appointment - 20- 30 minutes.

Appointment duration can vary depending on the nature and complexity of the foot issue. Some appointment may take more than one consult.

Yes, our Podiatrist are trained to provide custom orthotic services to address issues such as arch support, alignment and foot function.
I We Also, inquire about the cancellation policy.
Yes, your podiatrist can refer you for X-Rays and Ultrasounds
Yes, we do accept all private health funds if you have a podiatry cover.
Yes, we accept Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) gold card holders, and WorkCover clients. Just bring details from your GP about your claim.

Our cost structure is as below :

Initial consult - $125 ( 30-40 mins)

Follow-up Consult - $97 ( 20-30 mins)

Yes, if your private health coverage covers podiatry. We provide on-the-spot claims with your health fund with our Hicaps machine, or directly to your phone with Hicaps Go at the time of your appointment.
No, we are not a bulk billing practice. However, if you have a GP referral under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan, you are eligible for a Medicare rebate. We do bulk bill DVA (Gold card) holders if you have an eligible DVA referral from a GP.