Health Professionals Information
Podiatry
Details of Service
Our Podiatrists provide treatment and diagnosis for an extensive range of foot, ankle and lower leg conditions.
Assessments can involve checking how people walk and recommending custom or prefabricated foot orthoses. The Podiatrists can assess children’s feet and perform gait analysis.
Our Podiatrists can perform assessments to check blood flow and sensation to determine if clients are at risk of foot ulceration. They also perform annual diabetes foot assessments and wound management for the treatment of foot ulceration.
If needed nail surgery can be performed on ingrown toenails. The Podiatry team also recommend and fit medical grade footwear.
Triage of Referrals
Triage will occur based on the clinical information provided on the referral.
Current Session Times and Locations
Locations:
- Melton Health and Community Services (Yellow Building)
- Melton Health and Community Services (Green Building)
- Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre
- Caroline Springs Community Health Centre
Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Important Information
Charges apply in line with the Department of Health Primary Health Programs Fee Policy. Patients may be asked to complete an income declaration form to determine the fee payable.
Orthotics will be charged at all locations.
Referrals and Further Information
For Further information, please call the Referral and Appointment Service on 03 9747 7609.
Referrals can be accepted by fax (03 9746 0668) or via Connecting Care.
