The Foot Spot - Staff Profiles

Paul Bowles

PODIATRIST

B.App.Sci. (Podiatry), M.Pod.Med.(Curtin) Dip.Hlth.Sci.(Podiatry)

Paul is full time at The Foot Spot – Podiatric Medical Centre, and although he specializes in specific areas such as Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, Orthoses, Heel Pain and Foot/Ankle Surgery he is available for treatment and advice regarding any presenting problems.

  • Over 25 years experience in the field of Podiatric Medicine

  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry), a Diploma of Health Science (Podiatry) and a Masters Degree in Podiatric Medicine

  • Extensive experience in all sectors of Podiatry: Academia, Public Health, Research & Private Practice

  • Surgical Residency with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons

  • International Lecturer & Presenter

  • Appointed to the Advisory Board of Vasyli “Think Tank”

  • Previous Academic appointment at the University of Western Sydney

  • Previous Acting Head of Podiatry Program – University of Western Sydney

  • Research and publication background

  • Previous Director of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW)

  • Previous Director of the Australasian Podiatry Council

  • Ministerially appointed to the NSW Podiatrists Registration Board as an adviser for Education Matters and S4 Prescription Drugs

  • Founder and Technical Director of PORTAL Education – the worlds largest online repository of medical education

Research/Publication History

  1. Bowles PA, Tinley P. (2004) Comparison of 0.5% Naropin and 0.5% Marcaine plain on post-operative pain following Podiatric Surgery. Book of Abstracts The Australian Podiatry Association NSW/VIC Joint State Conference.

  2. Psirahmis D, Penkala S, Bowles PA. (2005) The Epidemiology of Podiatry Work Related Musculoskeletal Complaints in New South Wales. Book of Abstracts The 21st Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Christchurch New Zealand.

  3. Henshaw F, Reid I, Bowles PA, Collins P, Burrows B. (2005) Diabetic Footcare in Kirribas: A needs analysis. Book of Abstracts The 21st Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Christchurch New Zealand.

  4. Bowles PA, Tinley P. (2005) Preliminary findings of the Comparison of 0.5% Naropin and 0.5% Marcaine plain on post-operative pain following Podiatric Surgery – A double blinded randomised controlled trial. Book of Abstracts The Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Christchurch New Zealand. Poster Presentation.

  5. Bowles PA, DeBrennan C, Reid I, Mehta A. (2005) The use of Propofol® in Podiatric Surgery. Book of Abstracts The 21st Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Christchurch New Zealand. Poster Presentation.

  6. Bowles PA, Klupp N, Williams NP. (2007) An evaluation of the effects of 1:200,000 adrenaline on digital tissue perfusion during partial nail avulsion surgery – A pilot study. Book of Abstracts The 22nd Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Hobart Australia.

  7. Bowles PA. (2012) Plantar Fasciosis: Intrasubstance longitudinal tear evaluation and its importance in chronic heel pain – UNPUBLISHED

  8. Bowles PA. (2013) Evaluation of the effects of 1064nm laser on onychomycotic nail infections – UNPUBLISHED

“I’m very fortunate to have had an amazing career in Podiatric Medicine. Working in hospitals, private practice, as an academic and a surgical registrar has given me amazing tools to help all patients.”

Keren Haneman

PODIATRIST

B.Hlth.Sci.(Podiatry) M.Pod.Med (UWS)

Keren is an enthusiastic evidence-based Podiatrist who is a graduate of Western Sydney University and has a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatric Medicine and a Masters of Podiatric Medicine.

Keren is a sociable practitioner dedicated to encouraging her patients to lead an active and pain free lifestyle. She has previously worked at The Sydney Local Health District and is an experienced and valued staff member at The Foot Spot.

Keren is trained in delivery of extra corporeal shockwave and is invaluable in managing plantar heel pain, plantar fasciitis and achilles problems such as tendonitis and tenosynovitis.

Keren is currently furthering her studies at University.

With a focus on identifying the cause of foot pain and discomfort, Keren works with her patients towards optimal and personalized outcomes. Keren is available for appointments currently on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Research/Publication History:

Sarah M. M, Rao P, Haneman K, Zheng M, Charaf H, Menz H.B, Sherrington C & Paul S.S. (2023). Prevention and management of foot and lower limb health complications in adults undergoing dialysis: a scoping review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research