Podiatry
Foot problems
Podiatrists are experts in foot, ankle and lower limb health. At Alfred Health, we treat people if they have a foot wound or are at risk of foot wounds.
What we do
We care for people in the hospital, or outpatients with serious foot problems.
Who we care for
- Inpatients at The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
- outpatients at The Alfred who have been referred from a medical unit within Alfred Health
Patients who are low or moderate priority will be referred to local podiatry services within their area.
Commonly asked questions
Is there a cost to our service?
No. If you are an inpatient or outpatient, there is no charge for appointments.
How do I see a podiatrist?
The Podiatry team sees inpatients while they are in hospital or outpatients that been referred after being discharged from hospital. You need a referral from an Alfred Health staff member.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame
For a clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)