Podiatry
WHAT IS PODIATRY?
A Podiatrist is a health-care professional who assesses and manages foot and related lowerlimb conditions. The University of JohannesburgPodiatry Clinic is an undergraduate teaching clinic open to members of the public. Registered practising podiatrists with specialist interests supervise undergraduate students who carry out podiatric assessments and treatments. Podiatrists are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
SERVICES AVAILABLE
The University Podiatry Clinic provides a comprehensive range of podiatry services including: Foot and lower-limb assessment. Treatment of lesions of the skin and nail, including:
corns, calluses, and nail problems
Treatment of infections (e.g. plantar warts)
Nail surgery
Foot care and footwear education
Biomechanical assessment
Diabetic foot screening
Foot wound management
Assessment and management of the At-Risk Foot due to systemic pathology
Insole and orthosis manufacture
The following clinics are conducted each week during most of the year:
Adult assessment and treatment
Adult bio-mechanics and sports injuries
Skin and nail surgery
Paediatric (children)
High risk feet, e.g. Diabetes
FEES: Rates at this clinic are kept low to ensure availability to all sectors of the community and cannot be refunded by medical aids.
CLINICS
The following clinics are conducted each week during most of the year:
- Adult assessment and treatment
- Adult bio-mechanics and sports injuries
- Skin and nail surgery • Paediatric (children)
- High risk feet, e.g. Diabetes
For appointments: Tel: 011 559 6167 E-mail: Ms Bharita Nana
CLINIC HOURS
All services operate on an appointment basis and are offered at scheduled times.
Monday: 10:00 – 13:00 (Pensioners clinic) 14:15 – 16:00 (Paediatric clinic)
Tuesday: 09:00 – 12:00 (General clinic)
Wednesday: 09:00 – 12:00 (General clinic)
Thursday: 10:00 – 13:00 (Pensioners clinic)
Friday: 09:00 – 12:00 (General and surgical clinics) 14:00 – 16:00 (Sports clinic)
Doornfontein Campus John Orr Building (1st Floor) Sherwell Street (between Saratoga and Beit streets) Doornfontein