Podiatry Services Bendigo
Our Services
Evolve Podiatry Bendigo’s Podiatrists are qualified and highly skilled in the treatment of the foot and lower limb. We have extensive knowledge in all areas of Podiatry and as professionals, have selected treatment options we believe work best for you, our patient.
We love to see people of all ages, and pride ourselves on being the trusted care giver for families from all over Bendigo.
Our Mission
Evolve, by definition, means to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually. It is in our name and nature that we wish to support you and your family with all your foot care needs throughout your lifetime.
Services
General Podiatry
Injury Management and Rehabilitation
If you have injured your foot and/or lower limb, whether it is through sporting or an accident, we can assist in your speeded recovery with gentle rehabilitation and pain management techniques.
Orthotic Prescription
With a broad range of off the shelf, semi-customisable and fully customised orthotic devices, Evolve Podiatry Bendigo will be able to offer a solution for all your foot pain concerns.
For our custom-made devices, we use advanced technologies such as video gait analysis, 3D scanning and 3D printed devices (where appropriate) with our trusted manufacturer whom we have been working with for over 10 years!
Pre and Post-surgical Care
Footwear Advice
Providing thorough assessment and management of all skin and nail pathologies, including thickened discoloured nails, fungal nails, corns and callus, a variety of skin conditions including tinea pedis (Athlete’s Foot), eczema and psoriasis. We want every person to feel like they are floating on air after our care. We have a vast library of therapies and tools for you to do at home treatments when required. We always adopt simple, user-friendly therapies and will provide you with all the information at your appointment.
Diagnostic Services
Frequently Asked Questions
- Any referrals you may have.
- For your first appointment, a medical and medication history will be requested.
- For children’s appointments, please bring along their Green Book if available.
- For biomechanical assessments bring your most frequently worn shoes, including work shoes for assessment.
- Preferred payment type (we accept EFTPOS, Credit Card, Cash and Cheque)
- Health Insurance Card (we have HICAPs in clinic for immediate rebate)
No, you do not need a referral to see any of our friendly Podiatrists.
However, there are several referrals we do accept please see the list below and how payment is organised.
Medicare – your doctor may provide you with a Chronic Disease Management Plan or EPC. We bulk bill* these referrals.
*note – any additional appointment costs or take-home treatments will be charged at an affordable rate to the patient.
Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) – we accept all DVA (white* and gold card) referrals. Please request a D904 referral from you Doctor to access our services.
*note – white card holders are only accepted for certain medical conditions and prior approval for services is required.
Home Care Package – we accept home care packages and will forward all invoice on to your care package coordinator or accounts team.
NDIS – we can accept self-managed and plan-managed clients, we will bill your third-party provider directly for you. We are not a registered NDIS provider and therefore are unable to accept NDIA managed clients.
TAC – we accept TAC patients.
Work Cover – we accept Work cover patients.
Yes, if you have extras cover through you PHI. For your convenience we have HICAPS facilities in the clinic and will bill your provider directly for an instant rebate.
Not all health funds are created equal, please contact your health fund directly to find out how you are covered for podiatry services. Please note we can provide quotes for orthoses and surgeries so you know how much you will be out of pocket beforehand.
Please contact reception@evolvepodiatrybendigo.com.au for quotes.
Please see our consultation costs and consult duration times below:
Appointment Type | Duration (mins) | Fee |
Initial Consultation | 40 | $80.00 |
Concession (Pension card / Student / Child) | $70.00 | |
Standard Consultation | 30 | $75.00 |
Concession (Pension card / Student / Child) | $70.00 | |
Brief Consultation | Up to 20 | $50.00 |
Medicare (GP referral required) | Up to 30 | Bulk Billed |
Please note, there additional consult costs for additional Podiatry services. Please contact reception@evolvepodiatrybendigo.com.au if you require further information.
We provide podiatry services to clients in Bendigo and across key suburbs including: