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Podiatrist vs. GP for Foot Pain: Who Should You See First?

Podiatrist vs. GP for Foot Pain: Who Should You See First?

Dr Jackson Tisdell (Podiatrist) - Aug 17, 2026If you’ve woken up with a sore heel again, or your toe has been throbbing all week, you might be wondering… do I book a GP appointment, or go straight to a podiatrist? In most cases, going to a podiatrist first is the...

Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Wake Up?

Dr Jackson Tisdell (Podiatrist) - Aug 12, 2026I hear some version of this almost every day: "I'm fine once I get going, but those first few steps out of bed are brutal." Sometimes it's a tradie who's been on his feet all day and swears the pain hits hardest the...

How Much Does a Podiatrist Cost in Melton? (2026 Pricing Guide)

How Much Does a Podiatrist Cost in Melton? (2026 Pricing Guide)

If you're dealing with a foot or ankle issue and you think you may need to see a podiatrist, one of the first questions you will have is "what will this actually cost me?" At Spring Podiatry, we believe in full transparency with the pricing of our clinical services....