Surgical podiatrists are podiatrists who have completed extensive, post graduate medical and surgical training and perform reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Surgical podiatrists are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. The qualifications of surgical podiatrists are recognised by Australian State and Federal Governments. It is an approved specialty by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. Surgical podiatrists are included within both the Health Insurance Act and the National Health Act.

Surgical podiatrists are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.

In Australia, surgical podiatrists operate in private hospitals, leading a surgical team that includes anaesthetists, medical practitioners, surgical assistants and nursing and hospital staff. Patient care and safety is paramount and the surgical team works closely together to ensure each patient receives the highest quality of care and respect.

Surgical podiatrists have a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery around the world.

For more information on surgical podiatrists, please visit: Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons.