Outpatient Podiatry Service (Foot Wound Clinic)
If you have a foot wound or foot infection or acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy
Priority is given to clients with a current foot/lower limb ulceration, or acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy.
At your first appointment the podiatrist will assess you and provide advice about future care, which may include recommending alternate podiatry services.
Initial appointments are generally up to 90 mins, follow-up appointments for 30-60 mins
A client who has a current foot/lower limb ulceration, or acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy
Referral from a GP or Health Professional is helpful but not essential. Clients who don’t meet the admission criteria will be advised of alternate services
Monday to Friday
Business hours
Either by car or bus services are available.
For more information on transport options for Shellharbour Hospital or visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.
Available on site.
Disabled parking spaces are available outside of the Ambulatory Care Centre
If the ulcer or infection deteriorates while you are on the waiting list, please present to your local GP or Emergency Department
Fiona Leo is the Podiatry Head of Discipline for ISLHD. She has over 20 years’ experience and leads a small team of dedicated podiatrists providing podiatry treatment, including wound care, across the District. Most of the ISLHD podiatry services are provided in the outpatient or community setting.
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