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Podiatry Foot Surgeon in Perth

 
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Reza Naraghi BSc DPM, PhD, FFPM RCPS(Glasg)
Dr Reza Naraghi is a specialist podiatric surgeon in Perth (foot surgeon) and a member of the Fellow Australian Association of Podiatrist Foot Surgeons in Perth.  He has over 19 years’ experience in performing various feet surgery procedures.  Podiatry is devoted to the study, diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremities.  Reza’s experience and studies allow him to have a greater depth of knowledge and understanding when dealing with structural issues of the feet and common podiatry complaints that require a surgical opinion. Reza has completed various research papers (PHD) regarding Bunions (Hallux Valgus), Morton’s Neuroma and Verrucaes (Warts).

Dr Naraghi practices all aspects of podiatry and is knowledgeable about all approaches to your foot and ankle problems.  This enables him to consult with you about non-surgical approaches prior to any foot surgery in Perth.  We have been privileged to have Reza work at Foot Focus Podiatry in Perth since 2007.  Foot Focus Podiatry prides itself on being able to offer the full spectrum of podiatry from all conservative to foot surgery treatment options.

Foot surgery has markedly improved over recent years.  Modern techniques are utilized enabling pain to be completely controlled in most cases with positive long-term results.

A referral is not required to obtain a surgical opinion from our podiatric surgeon and consult appointments are currently available at:

Feet Surgery at Foot Focus Podiatry in Perth for:

Where conservative treatment has failed for ingrown toenails and wart treatment then foot surgery can be performed in the rooms at Foot Focus in Perth. Surgery for ingrown toenails and warts can be performed on your initial appointment if pre-arranged.

Other foot surgical consultations:

These consultations can take place north or south of Perth at either Foot Focus Podiatrist in Perth (9258 4152) or Advanced Foot Surgery Centre in Kallaroo (9307 4222). Foot Surgery will be organised at various hospitals depending on your proximity and your case needs.  Reza is a registered specialist podiatrist Feet surgeon in Perth (foot surgeon) with surgical privileges at McCourt Street Day Surgery (West Leederville) and Park Private Hospital (Mount Lawley) and Craigie Day Surgery (Craigie).

Day Surgery

Most surgeries are performed on a day-case basis under local or general anaesthesia.  This means you are able to go home the same day as your Foot surgery in most circumstances.  Use of local anaesthesia has a lower risk than general anaesthesia.  The decision of local or general anaesthesia depends on the required procedure and your health.  This will be discussed during your pre-operative consultation.

Fees

Private health insurance rebates for costs associated with Podiatrist Foot surgery in Perth are available. The exact amount will vary based on your level of cover and health fund.  We will provide you with an estimate of the surgery costs in advance.  Please contact your insurance provider for exact coverage.

Further Details on Foot Surgery in Perth

Dr Reza Naraghi graduated as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with Honours from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, USA, in 2000.  He was on the Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society in 2000, on the Dean’s List, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 1996-2000, and received the New York College of Podiatric Medicine Academic Scholarship Award 1996-2000. He worked at the Podiatric Medicine Unit as an Associate Professor within the School of Surgery at The University of Western Australia from 2007 to 2020, and completed his PhD studies with The University of Western Australia in “The aetiology of Morton’s neuroma”.   His other academic interests include rear foot reconstructive surgery, advanced biomechanics.
  • Winograd procedure- This procedure will be done in hospital setting under local and or general anaesthesia and it is reserved upon failure of the phenolization or if there is significant amount of skin overlapping the nail with soft tissue growth. This procedure involves removing a portion of the skin along with the nail down to the level of the bone. Sutures (stitches) will be applied to close the surgical site. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes to be performed and your foot will be bandaged. You will be seen within first 5 days and then the sutures will be removed in 10-14 days. Currently this procedure can only be performed by Reza Naraghi (podiatric surgeon).  He will prescribe appropriate pain medication for your post-operative pain management. You will be in open sandal and or post op shoe for 2 weeks. This is not for everyone (especially if you don’t like seeing surgical procedures) but should you be keen to see a step by step process involved in a Winograd then please click here.
  • Zadik Procedure- This procedure is used with permanent total nail removal is desired. The indications for the procedure are significant ingrowing nail on both borders, thickened and painful nails and bony growth under the nailbed. This procedure can be done under local with sedation and or under general anaesthesia at a hospital and or day surgery centre. Sutures will be applied and will be removed 14 days post surgery. You can not get your foot wet and your foot will be in a sterile bandage for 2-3 weeks. You may need pain medication post surgery. On average it will take six weeks for your nail bed area to heal. Following that you can wear most close shoes.

Matrixectomy with phenolization- This procedure involves removing the nail partially or totally and ablating (destroying) the root using a weak acid called phenol. This will cause permanent ablation of the root of the offending nail and prevent ingrown nail recurrence. This procedure is successful 95% of the time. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and can be performed in our rooms using local anaesthesia with or without sedation. Post operatively you will be required to soak your toe and apply a daily dressing. Wearing open toe shoes for at least 3-4 days is recommended. You maybe required to take oral antibiotics. Most patients do not require pain medication following the procedure, and if needed Panadol is sufficient for pain management. You can go back to regular shoes after one week.  This is not for everyone (especially if you don’t like seeing surgical procedures) but should you be keen to see a step by step process involved in a partial nail matrixectomy with phenolisation then please click here.