High Risk Foot Clinic
The High Risk Foot Clinic provides specialised multidisciplinary care for people with active wound complications due to a number of complex medical conditions including diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease. This clinic aims to reduce wound healing times, hospitalisations and amputation.
Hours: Monday 1.30pm – 5pm
Location: Ground floor, Daly Wing (Red Clinic), 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 3065
Phone: (03) 9231 3805
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
High Risk Foot Clinic (Allied Health)
Podiatry and Prosthetic and Orthotic clinicians work collaboratively to support treatment goals outlined by the multidisciplinary High Risk Foot team.
Hours: Thursday 9am – 12pm
Location: Ground Floor, Bolte Wing, 14 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065
Phone: (03) 9231 3805
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
Outpatient Clinic
An outpatient clinic providing podiatric treatment to patients; attending medical and specialist clinics at St Vincent’s.
Hours: Monday 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am – 4pm
Location: Building F - Bolte Wing, Ground Floor, 14 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065
Phone: (03) 9231 3805
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
The Falls and Balance clinic offers a comprehensive physical and medical examination for individuals at risk of, or who have experienced recent falls.
Hours: Wednesday 9am – 12.00pm
Location: Ground Floor, St George’s Hospital, 283 Cotham Road, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9231 8660
Fax: (03) 9231 8661
Email: Falls&BalanceClinic@svha.org.au
SACS Podiatry Clinic
An outpatient clinic providing podiatric treatment to patients; who are attending SACS and/or CRC services.
Hours: Wednesday, 1.30pm-4pm
Location: Ground Floor, St George’s Hospital, 283 Cotham Road, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9231 8660
Fax: (03) 9231 8661
Inpatient service:
Podiatry treatment is prioritised to ensure those with a medical need have access to services. Priority is given to patients with pressure injuries and/or wounds on the foot/ankle.
Service is available at the following sites:
- St Vincent’s Hospital (acute and sub-acute), 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 3065
- St George’s Hospital (sub-acute), 283 Cotham Road, Kew 3101
- Caritas Christi, 104 Studley Park Road, Kew 3101
Other Services
Residential care facilities
Auburn House
98-100 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East 3123
Cambridge House
3 Cambridge Street, Collingwood 3066
Riverside House
2 River Road, Richmond 3121
Domiciliary podiatry (Refer to Domiciliary Therapy)
St George’s Hospital
283 Cotham Road, Kew 3101
Port Phillip Prison
Corner of Dohertys and Palmers Road, Truganina 3029
High Risk Foot Clinics
Who can refer?
- St Vincent's Hospital medical teams
How to refer?
Referral letter (see template)
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
Eligibility
- Foot ulceration
- Charcot foot
- Cellulitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Acute lower limb ischaemia
*Podiatry/ED referrals will be accepted however patients will be requested to obtain a GP referral prior to initial appointment
Outpatient Clinics
Who can refer?
- General Practitioners
- Staff Health Clinic
- St Vincent's Hospital medical teams and Allied Health Staff
How to refer?
General Practitioners and Staff Health Clinic
Referral letter (see template)
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
St Vincent's Hospital medical teams and Allied Health Staff
Complete ‘Allied Health Referral Form’
Fax: (03) 9231 3808
Eligibility
- Patients who have had a SVHM admission & require podiatric follow up for foot/wound care
- Patients attending SVHM medical &/or specialist
- Clinics
- SVHM staff
Falls and Balance Clinic
Who can refer?
- General Practitioners
- External Health Professionals
- St Vincent's Hospital medical, nursing and Allied Health staff
How to refer?
Referral letter (see template)
Fax: (03) 9817 5325
Eligibility
Individuals at risk of, or who have experienced recent falls.
SACS Podiatry Clinic
Who can refer?
- Specialist SACS clinicians
- Community Rehabilitation Centre clinicians
- SVHM sub acute medical, nursing and Allied Health staff
How to refer?
Referral letter (see template)
Fax: (03) 9816 0661
Eligibility
- Patients attending a SACS Specialist Clinic or any of the Community Rehabilitation Centres
- Patients who have had a recent SVHM sub acute admission & require podiatric follow up for foot/wound care
Inpatient Service
Who can refer?
- St Vincent's Hospital medical, nursing and Allied Health staff
How to refer?
Via the Electronic Patient Journey Board (EPJB)
Eligibility
Patients attending SVHM day surgery and private hospital services are not eligible for service.
Patients will only be seen if there is a medical need for treatment.
Priority given to patients with:
- an active foot/ankle wound
- pressure injury
- where treatment will prevent hospital admission or reduce length of stay
Please note: appointments are free of charge however fees apply for medical appliances such as footwear and orthoses.