For Referrers

We understand that every referral represents an exchange of professional trust. When you refer a patient to us, you are placing confidence in our clinical judgement, communication, and standard of care.

Every referral represents an exchange of professional trust. Our commitment is to care for your patients as we would our own, communicate openly, and return them to your ongoing care whenever appropriate.

Who We Can Help

We welcome referrals for patients requiring assessment and management of foot and lower-limb conditions, including:

Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries

Foot, ankle, leg and knee pain, sports injuries, biomechanics, tendon disorders, and rehabilitation.

Orthotics, Bracing & Mobility

Custom Foot Orthoses, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee bracing, gait assessment, and complex mobility management.

High-Risk Foot Care

Diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, neurovascular assessment, ulcer prevention, and wound care.

Skin & Nail Conditions

Ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, skin conditions, and minor nail surgery.

We're also happy to assess patients where the diagnosis remains uncertain and assist with determining the most appropriate management pathway.

Our Commitment

When you refer a patient to us, you can expect:

• Prompt assessment.
• Evidence-informed management.
• Clear communication with both you and your patient.
• A written clinical report following the initial assessment.
• Significant findings communicated promptly.
• Our initial report within one week whenever possible.

How to Refer

We accept referrals in whichever way is most convenient for your practice, including:

• Specialist Referrals (specialistreferrals.co.nz), integrated with most GP practice management systems (MedTech, Indici, MyPractice, Elixir, Maestro, Centrik)
• Email
• Referral letters or referral pads
• Phone

Patients are also welcome to contact us directly following your recommendation.

ACC Referrals

As ACC-registered providers, we can initiate new ACC claims where appropriate and manage ongoing injury rehabilitation.

We also hold an ACC Orthotics Contract, which allows eligible patients access to funded orthotic and bracing services when clinically indicated.

Where imaging is clinically appropriate, we can refer patients for X-ray and ultrasound investigations to assist diagnosis and management.

Working Together

Our goal is not simply to provide podiatry treatment—it is to become a trusted extension of your healthcare team.

We value open communication, shared clinical decision-making, and treating every patient with the same level of care we would expect for our own families.

If you would like to discuss a patient before referring, or you're unsure whether podiatry is appropriate, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

Phone: 06 370 4057

Email: info@mastertonfootclinic.co.nz