Effective wound care requires more than a dressing and a follow-up appointment. For patients managing diabetic foot ulcers, chronic non-healing wounds or post-surgical complications, the quality of clinical assessment and ongoing management can be the difference between recovery and serious long-term consequences.
At Sydney Podiatry Co in Balgowlah, we offer specialist wound care podiatry delivered by two podiatrists who are also registered nurses; a combination of qualifications that is genuinely rare in a private podiatry clinic, and one that gives our patients access to a level of wound care expertise that is difficult to find outside a hospital setting.
Most podiatry clinics treat wounds as part of a general scope of practice. At Sydney Podiatry Co, wound care is a clinical specialty.
Both of our wound care podiatrists hold dual qualifications as registered nurses and podiatrists, bringing a depth of clinical knowledge that extends well beyond standard podiatry training. They are experienced with complex and high-risk patients, and are trained to recognise and appropriately escalate signs of infection, vascular compromise or systemic complications.
Our podiatrist, Rebecca Calloway, has pursued additional specialist wound care training, attending advanced courses specifically focused on high-risk wound management to further amplify her clinical expertise. Rebecca's background makes her one of the most comprehensively trained wound care practitioners available in a private podiatry setting on the Northern Beaches.
We provide wound care assessment and management for:
If you are unsure whether your wound is appropriate for podiatric management, please call our clinic and we will advise you honestly.
Every patient is assessed individually. Your wound care appointment will involve a thorough clinical assessment of the wound and surrounding tissue, followed by an appropriate treatment plan. This may include:
Where clinical findings indicate a concern beyond our scope, including signs of significant vascular compromise or systemic infection, we will communicate promptly with your GP or relevant specialist to ensure you receive the right care without delay.
Our wound care patients include:
No referral is required to book an appointment, though we welcome and regularly work alongside GP referrals and specialist teams.
We are actively building our wound care referral relationships with GPs and specialists across the Northern Beaches. If you are looking for a trusted private podiatry provider for your wound care patients — with dual-qualified RN podiatrists, a sterile clinical environment and a thorough reporting process — we would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Please call our clinic directly on (02) 9949 3327 or email reception@sydneypodiatryco.com.au to discuss a referral relationship.
Wound care appointments may attract Medicare rebates for eligible patients under a Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP). We are also a registered NDIS provider. Contact our clinic or speak to your GP to find out if you are eligible.
Sydney Podiatry Co is located at Shop 1, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah, with street frontage, disabled parking and lift access. We see wound care patients from across the Northern Beaches including:
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