About Newcastle Foot & Ankle Clinic
About Our Team
Our staff are committed to the podiatry profession. All our staff are actively involved in ongoing professional development and are always keen to expand their professional knowledge and expertise. You will find them warm and friendly. Maintaining your optimum foot health is our key focus. Our staff are registered practitioners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Matthew Jones - Podiatrist
Matthew Hassan - Podiatrist
Jeff Thomas - Associate Podiatrist
Tim Blair - Principal Podiatrist
Jeff Thomas
TIM
Tim is a highly experienced Podiatrist with 20 years in private practice. He is a sporting tragic having previously played first grade rugby union, being a professional sprinter, a long-term district cricketer and a junior national long and triple jump champion. These days Tim enjoys golf when not providing a taxi service for his two teenaged daughters activities. Tim enjoys all aspects of Podiatric practice, with a particular interest in looking after Children’s Podiatric needs.
Matthew Hassan
MATTHEW
Matthew is a young enthusiastic Podiatrist who originates from country NSW. He has over five years’ experience in private practice, he enjoys all aspects of Podiatric care, he provides thorough diabetic assessments and diabetic foot care and is highly skilled in nail surgery and orthotic therapies.
Matthew Jones
MATT
Matt has a wealth of experience being a Podiatrist for over 20 years. He has a background in distance running and provides excellent advice on sports injuries both for recovery from injury and prevention of injury. Matt is also trained in the provision of Cobra 9 orthoses for cycling. Matt also provides excellent conservative and surgical solutions to ingrown toenails.
Tim Blair
JEFF
Jeff is a highly skilled Podiatrist with over 30 years of experience. He has been the mainstay of Podiatric care in the Belmont area and treating generations of local families from toddlers to the elderly. Jeff enjoys all aspects of Podiatric practice; you are in good hands consulting with Jeff for all your foot-care needsng colors of our planet
Podiatry Appointment Costs
Our clinician's pride themselves on offering professional services at a fair and affordable cost.
| Appointment | Type | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot-care Initial | (F004) | 40 minutes | $90.00 |
| Foot-care Follow-up | (F012) | 20 minutes | $80.00 |
| Foot-pain Initial | (F004) | 40 minutes | $90.00 |
| Foot-pain Follow-up | (F012) | 20 minutes | $80.00 |
EPC Consultations (GP referral required for Medicare rebates)
| Appointment | Type | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPC Initial Consultation | 10962 | 40 minutes | $90.00 |
| EPC Follow Up Consultation | 10962 | 20 minutes | $80.00 |
| EPC Follow Up (New Referral) Diabetic Assessment and Treatment | 40 minutes | $90.00 | |
| EPC Follow Up ( New Referral) | 20 minutes | $80.00 |
Orthotic Therapies
These can range in cost from $50 for generic devices to $520 for semi or full custom devices. When you compare our rates and service, you will find we are hard to beat.
Nail Surgery
Our clinician's perform minor surgical procedures (please note - not available at all clinics) for recurrent ingrown toenails. Depending on the number of ingrown toenails, the cost of the procedure can range from $340 to $640. This cost includes all three appointments required for the procedure itself and the dressing reviews.
Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan
This plan allows patients to claim a Medicare rebate for their podiatry service.
Supporting Your Foot Care
Newcastle Foot & Ankle Clinic Charlestown provides podiatry services in Charlestown and nearby areas, including Belmont and Maitland.
Our clinics offer a range of services, such as general podiatry, orthotics, diabetic foot care, and ingrown toenail treatment plans. With convenient locations and a professional team, we are available to assist with various foot care needs.
Our team focuses on providing appropriate care tailored to individual foot concerns. Whether it's routine foot care or tailored services, we offer options designed to address different conditions.
For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact Newcastle Foot & Ankle Clinic Charlestown at 1800 232 300.
