Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of Podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.

Our highly qualified and experienced Podiatrists routinely perform minor soft tissue surgical procedures such as removal of in-grown toenails and skin lesions, including treatment of verruca/plantar warts. These procedures are performed in-clinic using local anaesthetic, and are usually painless.

Podiatric Surgeons

In cases where foot problems and deformities require more advanced surgical intervention The Foot and Ankle Clinic has access to Podiatric Surgeons, who are uniquely qualified and have completed extensive post graduate medical and surgical training to care for bone, joint, ligament, muscle and tendon pathology of the foot and ankle.

Examples of these include:

• Structural and congenital deformities, including bunions, hammertoes
• Soft tissue problems
• Nerve entrapments
• Degenerative arthrosis of the joints of the foot and ankle
• Trauma related injuries including fracture, dislocation and post traumatic arthritis

The Foot & Ankle Clinic is proud to offer the expert services of renowned Foot and Ankle Surgeon Dr. Mark Gilheany. Providing surgical correction for persistent foot problems such as hammertoes, heel spurs and bunions. Dr. Mark Gilheany has years of experience in both general Podiatry and surgical practice. Mark is also a lecturer in foot surgery at the School of Podiatry, La Trobe University and a fellow of the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons.

At the Foot and Ankle Clinic our highly qualified team of Podiatrists are all members of the Australian Podiatry Association and offer a combined 50 years’ experience.

Contact us today to make an appointment with Dr. Gilheany at our Traralgon clinic.