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Toenails you can't reach any more?
Gentle foot care, with time to do it properly
General podiatry: nails, corns & calluses
General podiatry covers toenails that are thick, ingrown or hard to cut at home, plus corns, calluses and cracked heels, sometimes called a medical pedicure. Nail thinning and routine corn care are included in a standard appointment.
How we can help at Burwood Podiatry
Routine nail and skin care, done gently, with time to check your feet properly, so walking is comfortable and you feel confident in sandals. Family are welcome to stay.
- Cutting and thinning toenails, including thick and ingrown edges
- Corn and callus removal and cracked heel care
- Checks of skin, circulation and feeling, and foot-related falls risks
- Care for older parents; family are welcome to stay
- Medicare care plans accepted for eligible chronic conditions: care-plan fees
What happens at your appointment
Check
We ask about your health, medicines and what's bothering you, and look at your feet and shoes.
Treat
Nails cut and thinned, corns and callus removed, with sterilised instruments.
Advise
Home care, padding or footwear tips, and when to come back.
Before and after your visit
- Bring a list of your medicines, the shoes you wear most, and a GP care-plan referral if you have one
- Leave nail polish off if you can
- Afterwards, moisturise dry skin daily (not between the toes) and check your feet regularly
- Book your next visit at the interval we suggest
Is it right for me?
- Nails that are thick, curved, ingrown or hard to reach
- Corns, callus or cracked heels
- Diabetes, circulation problems or reduced feeling
- Anyone who'd like their feet checked and cared for regularly
With diabetes, any new foot wound or sudden colour change needs same-day medical care. Emergency, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale or blue? Call 000.
General podiatry questions
What can I do about toenails I can't reach or cut any more?
A podiatrist can cut and thin them safely, along with corns, callus and cracked heels, as part of a standard 30-minute appointment from $112. It suits anyone who finds bending or thick nails difficult, and family are welcome to stay. With diabetes, a GP care plan may help with the cost.
Can a podiatrist cut my elderly parent's toenails?
Yes. Nail cutting and thinning, corns and callus, and checks of skin, circulation and feeling are all part of a standard 30-minute appointment. Family are welcome to stay.
Can foot problems make falls more likely?
Yes. Painful feet, thick toenails, numbness, weak ankles and loose slippers can all play a part. We check the foot side; your GP reviews medicines and eyesight.
Can I use a GP care plan for routine foot care?
If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes and your GP refers you to a podiatrist under a care plan, Medicare pays $63.40 back per eligible visit, up to 5 allied-health visits a calendar year, shared across providers. Care-plan fees
How much does it cost?
Nail cutting and thinning, and routine corn and callus care, are included in a standard 30-minute appointment: $112 with Jasem, or $162 with Jonathan ($179 on Saturdays). Fees and rebates
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Reviewed by Burwood Podiatry · November 2026