Welcome to our Podiatry Clinic.

How We & Podiatry can help You:

Surfcoast podiatry has been in operation along the Surfcoast for over 17 years. We  have  clinics conveniently located around Geelong and the coast to offer you the best treatment where ever you may be. We have also expanded to Melbourne CBD.

Our highly trained Podiatrists are all accredited with the Australian Podiatry association and have over 30 years of experience in their specialised fields.

 

You do not need a referral to make an appointment and we have HICAPS for on the spot claims with private health funds.

 

We specialise in:

 

• Sports Medicine

• Paediatrics

• Biomechanics

• Surgery

• Diabetes

• Dermatology

 

 

What is a Podiatrist?
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A podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

 

Feet are prone to aches and pains and a variety of problems and conditions. These may include corns and calluses, tinea, bunions, papillomas (plantar warts) and ingrown toenails. Most foot problems are easy to avoid and simple to treat, however it is important to be correctly diagnosed and treated by a professional.

 

• Sports medicine – diagnosis and treatment of sport injuries. Examining the lower limb and foot, diagnose foot conditions and recommend appropriate footwear, training regimes if needed, orthotic devices to fit a specific style of shoe. Common sport injuries are plantar fasciitis, achillies tendonoitis, stress fractures, ankle sprains, shin and knee pain.

 

• Peadiatrics – care for children’s feet. Providing treatment and advice on how to manage and prevent foot conditions which often evolves into adult life and involves education on footwear, advice on exercises and/or orthotic control of the feet. 

 

• Biomechanics –  in treating chronic foot pain and evaluating specific needs of the patient  a podiatrist will perform a clinical biomechanical assessement to determine the cause of the problem and recognise any abnormality in alignment and motion.

 

• Surgery – Podiatrist are qualified in both nail and cutaneous surgery but some have undertake further study to perform additional foot surgery.

 

• Diabetes – monitor and manage vascular and neurological conditions associated with diabetes.

 

• Dermatology – diagnose and treat common and rare skin and nail pathologies of the feet.

 

 

 

 

Clinic Locations

Jan Juc - 9 Great Ocean Road Jan Juc

Ph: 5261 6416    Fax: 5264 8027

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​Ocean Grove - 2/74 The Avenue Ocean Grove

Ph: 5255 5755, rear building.

 

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Victoria Harbour Podiatry

Located within Victoria Harbour Medical Centre

2/3 850 Collins St Docklands

Ph:  9629 1414   Fax: 9629 4265

 

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Common conditions we treat:

Treatement Techniques may include: