Experienced Podiatry & Foot Care in Keysborough

Comprehensive lower limb, heel pain, and foot care for children, adults, and seniors.

Foot, heel, and ankle pain can dramatically impact your mobility, comfort, and everyday independence. At Parkmore Medical Centre, our experienced podiatrists provide evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for all lower limb and foot complaints.

Whether you are suffering from chronic heel pain, require routine diabetic foot screenings, need minor surgery for an ingrown toenail, or have concerns about your child’s walking pattern, our clinic delivers gentle, personalised care.

Bulk Billed Under Medicare CDM / EPC: Consultations are fully bulk billed for eligible patients attending with a valid GP Chronic Disease Management plan (CDM / GPCCM / EPC referral).

Meet Our Podiatrists

Our dedicated podiatrists deliver collaborative care within our integrated multidisciplinary health precinct:

Alicia Hart – Podiatrist

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science & Master of Podiatric Practice (La Trobe University).

• Advanced Training: Dry needling, joint mobilisation/manipulation techniques, and instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy.

• Clinical Focus: Paediatric podiatry (children’s foot development and growing pains), diabetic foot health assessments, and lower limb musculoskeletal injury management.

• Approach: Alicia adopts a holistic model of care, identifying biomechanical imbalances, footwear factors, and lifestyle elements to establish long-term relief and functional improvement.

Matt Seokhun Yun – Podiatrist

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Podiatry (University of Newcastle).

• Clinical Focus: Sports and lower limb biomechanics (plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, heel/arch pain), diabetic circulation/neuropathy monitoring, wound management, and minor nail surgery.

• Surgical & Rehabilitation Scope: Conservative treatment and partial nail avulsion (PNA) surgery for chronic ingrown toenails, alongside post-operative rehabilitation for bunions (hallux valgus) and hammer toes.

• Approach: Matt combines hands-on treatment, pressure offloading, and custom orthotic prescription to resolve pain and keep patients active.

Podiatry Services & Treatments

We offer a full spectrum of preventative, restorative, and surgical podiatric services:

1. General & Dermatological Foot Care

• Painless treatment for stubborn calluses, corns, cracked heels, and plantar warts (verrucae).

• Safe, sterile management of thickened, fungal, or discoloured toenails.

• Conservative management and minor surgical procedures (partial nail avulsion under local anaesthetic) for recurrent, painful ingrown toenails.

2. Diabetic Foot Health & Neuropathy Checks

• Comprehensive vascular assessments (Doppler ultrasound blood flow checks).

• Neurological screenings to detect early peripheral neuropathy and sensation loss.

• Diabetic foot ulcer prevention, skin integrity monitoring, and wound care management.

• Structured reporting back to your GP for ongoing chronic disease tracking.

3. Heel, Arch & Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs: Targeted treatment protocols combining offloading, taping, stretching, and orthotic therapy.

• Achilles Tendinopathy & Ankle Pain: Progressive loading programs, joint mobilisation, and footwear modifications.

• Forefoot Pain & Neuromas: Assessment and relief for metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, and bunions.

4. Paediatric Podiatry (Children’s Feet)

• Assessment of children’s walking and running patterns (in-toeing, out-toeing, toe-walking).

• Flat feet (pes planus) assessment and growing foot development.

• Treatment for adolescent growth plate conditions, including Sever’s disease (heel pain) and Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain).

• Practical advice on school shoes and sporting footwear.

5. Biomechanical Assessments & Custom Orthotics

• Detailed video and physical gait analysis to assess posture, stride mechanics, and joint angles.

• Prescription of custom-moulded or semi-rigid orthotic inserts to correct alignment, relieve load, and redistribute plantar pressure.

• Recommendations for everyday, work, and athletic footwear.

Transparent Fee Structure

Parkmore Medical Centre believes in accessible, transparent healthcare:

• Medicare CDM / EPC Referrals: Consultations with a valid GP referral are 100% bulk billed with no out-of-pocket gap fees.

• Private Health Insurance: On-site HICAPS terminal available for immediate on-the-spot claiming across all major Australian health funds.

• DVA & WorkSafe/TAC: We accept eligible Department of Veterans’ Affairs cardholders and approved compensation claims.

What to Bring to Your Podiatry Appointment

To help our podiatrists conduct a complete assessment, please bring:

1. Your GP Chronic Disease Management referral form (if claiming bulk-billed visits under Medicare).

2. Your Medicare card and Private Health Insurance card (for HICAPS claiming).

3. The shoes you wear most frequently (everyday walking shoes, work boots, running/sports shoes).

4. Any previous custom orthotics, inner soles, or foot braces you currently use.

5. Any relevant imaging reports (X-rays, ultrasounds, or MRI scans of your feet, ankles, or legs).

Serving Keysborough & Surrounding Suburbs

Located at 323 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough within our purpose-built medical precinct, our clinic offers step-free accessibility, wheelchair access, and ample on-site parking. We proudly treat patients across:

• Keysborough

• Noble Park & Noble Park North

• Springvale & Springvale South

• Dandenong & Dandenong South

• Braeside & Waterways

• Dingley Village & Clayton

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need a GP referral to see a podiatrist?

No referral is required if you are attending as a private patient or claiming through your private health fund. A GP referral is only required if you wish to access bulk-billed appointments under a Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM / EPC) plan, DVA, or WorkSafe/TAC.

How do I qualify for bulk-billed podiatry visits?

If you have a chronic medical condition that has persisted (or is likely to persist) for 6 months or longer—such as diabetes, severe arthritis, or chronic musculoskeletal pain—your GP can prepare a Chronic Disease Management plan allocating up to 5 Medicare-subsidised allied health visits per calendar year.

What happens during an ingrown toenail procedure?

If conservative trimming and clearing cannot resolve the infection or pain, our podiatrists can perform a minor procedure known as a Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA). This is conducted in-clinic under a local anaesthetic, removing only the offending sliver of nail and treating the nail root (matrix) to prevent regrowth, providing permanent relief with minimal recovery downtime.

How do custom orthotics differ from over-the-counter insoles?

Off-the-shelf insoles offer basic arch cushioning but do not correct specific biomechanical faults or pressure distributions. Custom orthotics are fabricated from precise impressions or 3D scans of your feet, tailored specifically to your foot structure, body weight, joint range of motion, and footwear requirements.

Book Your Podiatry Consultation Today

Relieve foot pain and protect your long-term mobility.

• Address: 323 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough VIC 3173

• Phone: (03) 9791 0777

• Email: reception@parkmoremc.au