Australian Foot & Ankle Surgicentre

Upon entering our practice, you will immediately notice the comfortable and low-stress environment we strive to maintain. Our dedicated team, composed of highly trained professionals, is committed to continuous education to ensure we provide the best possible care for you. We aim to deliver more of what you want and the type of podiatric care you deserve.

Our Podiatric Treatments

*Bunions*: Our specialists are experienced in eliminating pain, stiffness, and malalignment of the big toe through tailored treatment plans.

*Cole Osteotomy*: We provide advanced Cole Osteotomy procedures to significantly reduce pain in the foot associated with a high arched foot type.

*Flat Foot Correction*: Our clinic offers treatment options to stabilise and improve the position and function of the foot under the leg, enhancing your mobility and overall foot health.

*Hammer Toes*: Experience relief from discomfort with our specialised hammer toe treatments, designed to restore natural alignment and promote foot health.

*Mid-Foot Fusion*: Our mid-foot fusion solutions are designed to restore mobility and alleviate pain, allowing you to confidently embrace a more active lifestyle.

*Neuroma*: Discover innovative treatments and compassionate care for neuroma at our clinic, where your journey to pain-free steps begins.

Comprehensive Care and Timely Diagnosis

Our team of Adelaide Podiatrists and Podiatry Team, including Dr. Rob Hermann, Melisa Sidhu, Ruth Neagle, Patrick Macklin, Annette Lugg, and Michelle Eggenhuizen, are ready to discuss your needs and provide accurate and timely diagnosis for foot and ankle conditions.

Treatment of Foot and Ankle Conditions

Our clinic specialises in the treatment of various foot and ankle conditions, ensuring that you receive the best possible care for your specific needs.

Surgical Locations

If your surgery requires hospital admission, it will either occur at Glenelg Day Surgery 1 or McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital 2.

Anaesthesia and Post-Operative Care

Almost all foot and ankle surgery can be safely and efficiently performed on a same-day or day surgery basis with intravenous sedation and local anaesthetic. Most patients are personally reviewed by Dr Hermann between postoperative day 3 to 7.

About Dr. Rob Hermann

As a Podiatric Surgeon, Dr Rob Hermann is a registered specialist, endorsed by the Podiatry Board of Australia (PBA) to prescribe from a national list of scheduled medicines when treating podiatric conditions. He is a Commonwealth Accredited Podiatric Surgeon for private health insurance purposes. Graduating from the University of South Australia in 1984 with a Diploma in Podiatry, Dr Hermann practiced general podiatry for 2 years before commencing Fellowship training in podiatric surgery with The Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS). He qualified for Fellowship of the ACPS in 1991, with post-fellowship education and training completed in the U.S. at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago and at The Podiatry Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1994, he was the first Australian podiatric surgeon accepted for The Podiatry Institute's Fellowship Program.