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Podiatry

What does a Podiatrist do?
A Podiatrist provides expert advice on the diagnosis, treatment and management of medical and surgical conditions that effect the feet and lower limbs.
A Podiatrist help you to get the most out of your lifestyle by helping to keep you pain free and mobile.
The podiatry department collaborates closely with other services at GSHS and is an active participator in several health promotion groups run in our different locations.
Assistance available
Appointments are available for clients who require:
The Assessment of:
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Diabetic feet
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Chronic foot and leg pain
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Children’s growing pains
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Neurological conditions affecting function and mobility eg. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Peripheral Neuropathy
Common problems that we help in the management of include:
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Diabetic foot disease
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Arthritic foot disease
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Chronic foot and ankle pain following injury
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Chronic tendinopathies
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Skin and nail problems
What are the costs involved?
Gippsland Southern Health Service charges a small fee for Podiatry services.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
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Yourself
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Your Doctor
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Another health professional
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Family, friends and carers
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Appointments
Appointments are available at Leongatha and Korumburra campuses of GSHS as well as outreach clinics in Tarwin Lower.
Appointments can be made by contacting GSHS Gateway Intake Service.
Phone: 03 5654 2737
Fax: 03 5667 5535
For referrers
We support the Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan (item 10962). We will respond to all referrals with succinct, timely reporting.
Contact
66 Koonwarra Road
Leongatha Victoria
Postal Address:
Private Bag 13
Leongatha Vic 3953
Telephone:
03 5654 2737
Email:
Hours:
Mon - Fri
8:30am to 5pm