Podiatry

Our Podiatry Service cares for people with foot or lower limb conditions.

Our services

We provide assessment, treatment and management of foot complications, including:

  • foot ulcers (wounds)
  • diabetic foot ulcers (wounds)
  • Charcot foot
  • people who have a history of chronic foot wounds.

Our services include:

  • wound management
  • off-loading for wounds and the Charcot foot
  • assessment of the blood flow to your feet
  • assessment of the sensation to your feet.

How to access this service

To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.

If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.

Refer a patient

GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938

Health professionals:
More information

What to bring

Each time you visit us
  • Your Medicare card
  • Private health insurance card (if you have one)
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
  • Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
  • Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
For an outpatient or clinic appointment
  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
  • Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
  • Something to read or do while you wait

Clinics

Contact us

Location: Level 1, Dr James Mayne Building
Phone: (07) 3646 6738
Fax: (07) 3646 7089
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm

Need help outside hours?

For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.

In an emergency call 000.

Refer a patient

To refer a patient to this service, view the Foot ulcer & multidisciplinary high risk foot service referral guideline.

GP and specialist referral hotline: 1300 364 938