Nail Surgery

Nail surgery is a common and effective treatment for painful ingrown toenails that are not resolving with conservative care. This may be suggested if the problem is recurring regularly, causing ongoing pain or if the nail edge keeps becoming infected.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic which numbs the toe that is being treated and the anaesthesia will last for 2-3 hours following the surgery. The procedure is conducted in the clinic rooms under strict sterilisation to minimise the risk of infection.

Podiatrists at The Footcare Clinic are fully trained to give local anaesthetic and perform nail surgery. You can be confident that you will receive the best possible care.

Conditions that benefit from nail surgery

Ingrown toenails

Thick painful nails

Fungal infection

Curved toenails causing pain

Callus under toenails

Recurring bacterial infections in toenails

What to expect in your consult?

We know your time is valuable and true to our values of respecting everybody we strive to always run on time.

Prior to your appointment you will receive an email with a link to complete your client forms online. If you prefer to do it in person we would appreciate that you arrive 10 mins earlier to allow time for registration and to make things run smoothly.

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a smile! You’ll meet your podiatrist, who will listen to your history, work with you to perform a thorough assessment and begin treatment to get to the bottom of your concerns.

We’ll stay in touch by sending personal emails or SMS (not bulk spam), and also ask for feedback after your appointments so we can continue to improve our service to you.

FAQ's

Nail problems (yes we even cut your toenails!)
Skin problems – corns and calluses
Sport and overuse injuries – shin splints, calf pain, ankle sprains
Diabetes foot assessments
Heel pain, arch pain, leg pain, ankle pain, knee pain
Ingrown toenails
Warts
Running injuries
Child and adolescent injuries
Gait and posture problems

No, you do not need a referral to see a Podiatrist. The only time you’ll need a referral is if you qualify for the Medicare funded Chronic Management Care Plan or if you’re a War Veteran with a Gold Card.

Our Podiatrists are very popular so we can’t guarantee an appointment on the same day but we’ll do our best to make it happen if you contact us by phone.

We allow 40 mins for all initial consultations. This extended time will allow our Podiatrists to meet you, assess you and give you a management plan and treatment. Our subsequent appointments are generally 20 mins in duration.

Yes, Podiatrists can refer for x-rays, ultrasounds and MRIs.

We accept all private health funds. With our HICAPS terminal, you’ll be able to claim on the spot!

No, however we are registered with Medicare who will contribute $52.95 towards your appointment fee if you have a GP referral under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. You just pay the difference, that’s all. Your doctor (GP) can refer you for up to 5 sessions in a year for chronic conditions such as Diabetes.

What can we help you with? Give us a call or chat with us here online and we’ll be happy to talk about the fees with you.

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