Question 1

Do I need a referral?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need a referral to visit our Darwin Podiatry and Palmerston Podiatry clinics. You can call us on 08 7924 7038 to make an appointment. Alternatively, you can also book online or email us at admin@northernpodiatristclinic.com.au

If you have a referral, please bring along the referral letter with you or inform our staff when making your appointment.

Question 2

Do you accept DVA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept eligible Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) patients if you have a valid DVA referral or are eligible for podiatry services under your DVA arrangements.

Question 3

Are you a bulk billing podiatry clinic?

Accepted Answer

Northern Podiatrist Clinic does not bulk bill for all podiatry services.

Question 4

Do you provide Shockwave Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide shockwave therapy to help treat a range of foot and lower limb conditions, including Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and other chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries. Your podiatrist will assess whether shockwave therapy is suitable for you.

Question 5

Do you provide laser treatment for my fungal nail infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer laser treatment for fungal nail infections. We will assess your nails to confirm that fungal infection is the likely cause and determine whether laser treatment is appropriate for you. Treatment may be recommended alongside other measures, such as nail care and topical or oral antifungal treatments, depending on the severity of the infection.If you are concerned about discoloured, thickened, brittle or damaged toenails, book an appointment with our podiatrist for an assessment and personalised treatment plan.

Question 6

Do you accept private health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we accept all private health funds for podiatry. To make things easier for you, we are able to process them on the spot through Hicaps so you only need to pay the gap fee.

Question 7

What is Podiatry and what does a Podiatrist do?

Accepted Answer

Podiatry is a medical profession dedicated to the study of diagnosis and treatments of foot and ankle conditions. A podiatrist is a trained healthcare specialist who helps in the prevention, diagnosis and management of the feet and lower limbs.

A podiatrist can also treat complications that arise from chronic conditions such as Arthritis and Diabetes.

Question 8

Where is your podiatry clinic located?

Accepted Answer

Our Darwin podiatry clinic is conveniently located inside Casuarina Shopping Village, Shop 23A. Ph: 08 8992 9955

Our Palmerston podiatry clinic is right in centre of Palmerston Shopping Centre, Shop 60. Ph: 08 7924 7038

Both clinics are wheelchair friendly and have plenty of free parking.

Question 9

How long is the initial consultation?

Accepted Answer

Your Initial General Appointments usually require 30 minutes. These appointments are for diabetes assessments and general skin and nail conditions only, such as ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, calluses, warts, cracked heels, wound management.

Initial Musculoskeletal Appointments usually require 40 minutes. These appointments are usually for bone, joint and soft tissue conditions such as heel pain, tendinitis, arthritis in feet or knees, muscle pain, orthotic therapy, children’s podiatry assessments, imaging referral request forms.

Some appointments may take a longer or shorter time depending on complexity of the condition. If you are unsure about the type of appointment you require, give us a call on 08 7924 7038 and one of our friendly staff will be able to assist you with your queries.

Question 10

Do you have parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are plenty of free parking at our 2 podiatry clinics in Darwin and Palmerston.

Question 11

Do you have disability access?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have disability access at all our podiatry clinic locations, including designated carparks, wheelchair friendly clinics and ramp access.

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