Frequently Asked Questions

What is Podiatry?

Podiatry is the study of, diagnosis, treatment and management of foot and lower limb conditions.

What will happen at Footology?

An appointment is required for a consultation, where a thorough medical and social history will be taken. This ensures adequate management of your condition that suits your health and lifestyle. Your problem will be treated and a long term management plan designed for you.

How do I make an appointment?

Pease call for an appointment on

Miranda (02) 9525 8446

Five Dock (02) 9712 2006

Do I need a referral?

No referral is required to see a Podiatrist, unless you are a Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Workers Compensation or a Medicare patient. However, if you have been referred to us by another health practitioner and have been given a referral, please bring it with you.

Do you see Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) patients?

Yes. A referral is required from your Doctor (called a D904 referral form) every year if you have a gold card. For a white card, we need permission from DVA and a referral from your Doctor to see you. Footology Podiatrists are all qualified to refer you for footwear where clinically necessary.

Can I claim for Podiatry through Medicare or my private health fund?

As of June 2004, Medicare developed the "Enhanced Primary Care Program". This initiative is a way for General Practitioners to refer their patients for up to 5 Dental and/or Allied Health consultations per year, that covered by Medicare. To be eligible for this program, you must have a "complex and chronic condition". Speak to your Doctor about this program to see if you are eligible.

This is a great program, that reduces the strain on the public health system by allowing access to health services of private practitioners and promotes prevention of illness, thereby reducing the strain on the health system in the fuure.

Before the introduction of this program, Podiatry was able to be claimed through your private health fund, if you were covered for Podiatry in your policy. If you're not sure, it's best to contact them for the exact information before you consult with us.

How often will I need to see you?

This varies from person to person. At your initial consultation, a management plan will be discussed and outlined for you. As a general rule.

Nails, corns and callouses- every 6-8 weeks
Diabetes checks- every 12 months
Orthotic checks- every 2 years

What is a Chiropodist?

Chiropody was the old term for Podiatry. Chirpodists would just treat nails, cornsand callouses. The name changed in the late 70s and as people were confusing with Chiropractic and Chiropody, and the scope of practice was changed to encompass treatment of the entire lower limb.

What education do Podiatrists have?

Podiatrists complete a 4 year Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry). To practice in Australia, every Podiatrist must be registered with the Podiatry Registration Board and have current Senior First Aid certificates. At Footology, we are all members of The Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) and Australasian Podiatry Council. We also have a Professional Member of Diabetes Australia and a Professional Member of Sports Medicine Australia.