Matt Cavanagh Podiatrist

At Matt Cavanagh Podiatrist, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive podiatry care to individuals and families, caring for all age groups, from children to the elderly. Our staff are highly trained and able to treat a wide range of conditions, including cracked heels, fungal and bacterial foot infections, ingrown toenails, calluses and corns, as well as nail surgery, wound, and ulcer management, and managing the risk of diabetic foot. We utilize cutting-edge technology and treatments to ensure the best relief and prevention of pain, so you can get back to your daily activities as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Our Services

Our podiatry services are designed to cater to the needs of individuals with various foot and lower limb conditions. We treat all lower limb conditions, ranging from foot and knee pain to ingrown toenails, and are also able to help assess, educate, and treat people with diabetes. Injuries treated may occur as a result of participating in sports, work, or other factors. If required, we may prescribe custom-made orthotics, which are made by a specific orthotic laboratory in Brisbane (Elite Orthotics), something that is not common practice for many other podiatrists. If required, we can also have shoes modified.

Our Story

While working in the public system in Rockhampton, Matt Cavanagh was exposed to a great variety of clinical areas, one of which was being part of a team involved in a clinic called the Foot Protection Program, essentially a "Leg Ulcer" clinic that started in 2004. In this clinic, Matt gained significant experience in the treatment of high-risk patients. Part of the QLD Health duties also saw Matt offer an outreach public clinic based through the Emerald Hospital for one week every month, so to meet demand, and in 2004 received a right of practice allowing him to work privately from the Emerald Hospital after hours. At this time, Matt was also working Saturdays privately at CQ Physio, seeing mainly internal physio referrals. In 2007, Matt decided to resign from QLD Health and started consulting privately full-time, utilizing the fantastic facilities at the Hillcrest Hospital in Rockhampton and their specialist centre in Emerald. Since July 2013, Matt has now moved to his own dedicated clinic in Denham Street, which now allows him to consult more often in Rockhampton, showing his continued commitment to regional communities.