Spoiler alert: with no referral required, it is simple to see a podiatrist. Simply find a podiatrist who is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and book an appointment. Have further questions? Read on.
You may already know that podiatrists are university-trained allied health professionals who assess, diagnose and manage a vast range of foot pathologies that can relate to diseases that affect the whole body, such as diabetes. For more information on the many ways podiatrists can make a difference to your health, check out this article.
While bunions and ingrown toenails are absolutely a reason to see your podiatrist, a podiatrist’s scope of practice is much bigger. Whether you have a bone or joint disorder like osteoarthritis, or soft tissue problems, diabetic foot issues, circulatory disorders, or even neuromuscular presentations – the bottom line is that if it affects your foot or lower limb – then a podiatrist is the health professional for you.
As well as jumping online to find a podiatrist who is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, you may wish to also:
Ask local friends, since word of mouth can make all the difference. You may be surprised by just how many other people have seen a podiatrist and can recommend one to you. Start asking around to learn from the experiences of others.
Head to a social media platform like a local community Facebook page, check out Google reviews, or search through an online forum to find a podiatrist near you. There is a wealth of information on a range of online platforms; a quick search can make all the difference.
Podiatrists practice in various settings such as private clinics, hospitals, multi-disciplinary health centres, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community health facilities, aged care settings, academia, research and footwear companies – to name just a few!
Start with this link (find a podiatrist) and go from there!
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