Delivering the professional podiatric services of accredited podiatrist Valerie C Dobie conveniently located at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre in Oaklands Park, South Australia.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT PODIATRY

Do I require a referral?

Will Medicare cover my treatment?

What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?

 

Do I require a referral?

No* You can make an appointment directly with the podiatrists.

*Exceptions Your Doctor's referral is required for

  • Department of Veterans Affairs'
  • Enhanced Primary Care (Medicare Plus)
  • Workcover

Will Medicare cover my treatment?

Under certain conditions eg when your doctor implements a care plan with the podiatrist as part of the team Medicare will pay a benefit towards your treatment. Strict conditions apply.

What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?

There is no difference between a podiatrist and chiropodist in Australia. The two terms are interchangeable and Podiatrist has been the word of choice from around the mid 1970's and the term Chiropodist was gently abandoned.

 






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