Appointment Information

• Attend your local GP for an initial assessment
• You will need weight bearing X-rays of your foot and/or ankle
• You may require more advanced imaging e.g. CT or MRI scans

• Phone 07 5645 6913 OR
• Complete our appointment request form

Please bring:

• your referral
• all imaging at the time of your appointment*
• Medicare card
• Private health insurance card or details

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and remove both shoes and socks to allow the lower limbs to be adequately exposed during your appointment.

*even though Dr Wadley may be able to access some of these online

Please advise the rooms if you are running late or need to reschedule your appointment for your own and other patients' convenience.

Dr Wadley will discuss your history to learn and understand more about you, perform an examination of your lower limbs and feet and then have a discussion about your foot/ankle problem. This will enable her to form a plan to help you manage your problem.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Occasionally Dr Wadley may be running late due to an unforeseen surgical emergency, an operation running late or a complex patient. We would appreciate your patience in this circumstance and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Dr Wadley endeavours to provide each patient with the individual care and attention that is required.

Non Surgical Treatment
In many cases, the initial treatment may be a trial of non surgical measures or guidance if you require further imaging, physiotherapy or equipment such as a boot.

Surgery
Surgery may be recommended if you have undergone non surgical treatment first and this is no longer effective or your problem is progressing. If you have had an acute injury, non surgical treatment may not be recommended. The surgery will be discussed with you in detail at the time of your consultation.

Costs
There is an initial consultation fee. Payment is required at the time of your appointment. Subsequent consultations have a decreased fee. You can claim a portion of this through Medicare and we can assist you with this at the rooms. Unfortunately private health funds do not rebate specialist appointments.

If you require surgery, the fee estimate will be provided at the time of your consultation, For surgical patients, there may also be an additional assistant fee, anaesthetic fee and hospital charges.

To discuss fees and costs involved in surgery, please contact our rooms.