Podiatry
Our services
Our podiatrists aim to reduce hospital admissions and length of stay associated with foot complications. We provide assessment, treatment and management of conditions, including:
- Current foot ulcer and/or infection
- Acute Charcot neuroarthropathy
How to access this service
All referrals must include sufficient clinical information for the podiatrist to continue the management of their foot disease. Please ensure inpatient referrals are in alignment with estimated discharge date.
Internal and external referrals are accepted from:
- Medical Officers, GPs, private podiatrists, medical specialists, other health practitioners and community organisations.
To refer, please use Metro North Central Patient Intake:
- Fax: 1300 364 952 or
- Email: MNCPI_Referral@health.qld.gov.au Note: If using email, all information must be on one pdf document attached to the email and no clinical information included in the body of the email.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private Health Insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care card and/or Concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
Contact us
Podiatry
Location: Caboolture Hospital Outpatient Services Building
Phone: (07) 5433 8474
Open: Monday and Friday 8am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.