Outpatient Podiatry Service (Foot Wound Clinic)
If you have diabetes and 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 diabetes and 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
Podiatry Clinic held 2-3 days per week
Phone: 1300 308 969 (Monday – Friday business hours)
Either by car, train or bus services are available
Short period car parking can be found on Railway Parade and Denison Street
Disability car parking can be found on Crown Street
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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