Welcome to The Foot Spot – Podiatric Medical Centre

The Foot Spot is located conveniently at 76-78 St Pauls Street in Randwick (The Spot). It is a purpose built facility built from the ground up for patient convenience and comfort – delivering the highest quality health care in a sleek, modern and friendly environment.

The Foot Spot is fully computer operated and is proudly Environmentally Friendly with a paperless office. The Foot Spot has its own dedicated sterilization area with autoclave and is fully compliant with sterilization guidelines set by The Australasian Podiatry Council and NSW Health.

The Foot Spot Promise

“With computer aided sterilization, electronically controlled treatment chairs, the latest Podiatry Equipment and a dedicated team of highly trained staff – you get the best Podiatric Medical health care experience possible. That is our promise & I personally guarantee it…” - Paul Bowles (Podiatrist & Owner)

Location

The Foot Spot is conveniently located at “The Spot” which is near Randwick, only 2 minutes from beautiful Coogee Beach and down the road from the historical Ritz Cinema & Prince of Wales Hospital. Surrounded by Cafes, Restaurants and Convenience Stores, you can rest assured that your visit to The Foot Spot will be a pleasant one.

Parking

There is plenty of off street parking right outside and close to the practice. A parking station is located 2 minutes walk away next to the Ritz Cinema for parking at those times when it may be busy.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm - CONSULTATION IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Consultation Types

Initial Consultation: Lasting up to 60 minutes in duration (if required) this is usually your first appointment with us, and as such requires some history taking, note writing and education about your presenting problem. We will endeavour to address your presenting complaint at this appointment.

Subsequent Consultation: Lasting up to 45 minutes in duration (if required) this is usually any consultation after your initial.

Surgical Procedures: These consultation can vary in length, depending on what is required - Please speak to your Podiatrist about the time required.

Orthotic Fit: Can take anywhere from 15 mins up until 30 mins depending on the complexity of the issue.

Medicare Plus: The old term for this was the enhanced primary care (EPC) plan - it is now called the chronic disease management (CDM) plan. This is a government initiative for patients who have a chronic illness or disease, to receive Podiatry services. It allocates the patient approximately $250 per calendar year which they can claim upon consultation based services rendered at their Podiatrist. At The Foot Spot - patients are responsible for claiming their own rebate - all fees must be paid at the time of appointment. We DO NOT claim this rebate for patients. We DO NOT BULK BILL. To see if you are eligible for an EPC or Medicare Plus please speak to your GP who must write you a referral. For more information on the chronic disease management plan CLICK HERE.

Department of Veterans Affairs: Department of Veterans Affairs patients are welcome at The Foot Spot. A WRITTEN REFERRAL IS REQUIRED once yearly from your GP. Our friendly admin staff will process all your paperwork upon your initial visit making it easy and convenient.

If you are a Pensioner Health Care Card holder you are eligible for a substantial discount – please inform reception staff of this on the day of your initial visit.

Cancellation Fee: We understand that unplanned issues as well as acute sickness can arise, and you may need to cancel an appointment. Should this occur, we respectfully ask that scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 24 hours in advanced. If less than 24hrs notice is given, and your appointment is NOT rescheduled then a cancellation fee of $85 will be billed. No health fund or Medicare rebate can be claimed on this fee. The Podiatrists at The Foot Spot want to be available for your needs and the needs of other patients. When a patient does not arrive for a scheduled appointment, other patients miss that opportunity to be seen.

 

It is crucial that you notify us of your cancellation, at least 24 hrs prior to your appointment time, to avoid the $85 cancellation fee.