About

About Podiatry Medic, Queenstown

Opened in 2022, and bringing expertise from Australia and the U.K, Podiatry Medic has been dedicated and instrumental in delivering comprehensive podiatric care through a multidisciplinary approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs.

Director and Principal Podiatrist

Zoe Lewis holds a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Newcastle, Australia. She successfully managed a podiatry practice in New South Wales before relocating to New Zealand. Zoe has lectured on topics including diabetes, vascular disease, geriatric podiatry, and fall-risk prevention. She regularly attends international conferences and workshops to stay abreast of the latest research.

Zoe is pursuing advanced post-graduate education with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons and serves as the surgical assistant to Mr. Bruce Twaddle, a globally recognized orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports surgery. Mr. Bruce Twaddle is the head of Orthopaedic Trauma at Auckland City Hospital and previously held the position of Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington in the United States.

Recently, Zoe completed further education in lifestyle medicine through Harvard University, USA, enabling her to develop personalized health plans for patients.

Zoe is a Board certified Podiatrist and has special interests in surgery, diabetes and the diabetic foot, vascular disease, foot ulcers and wounds, geriatrics, cosmetic podiatry, and general podiatry.

In addition to private practice, she is the Principal Podiatrist at the Southern District Health Board (SDHB) High-Risk Foot Clinic in Queenstown. The clinic is responsible for triaging low-risk patients back into the community, treating both moderate and high-risk patients, and referring any active high-risk patients, such as those who may require an amputation, to the vascular team.

Our Approach

At Podiatry Medic, we believe in a multidisciplinary and comprehensive management approach to certain conditions. We collaborate with specialists, including surgeons, general practitioners, physiotherapists, and nutritionists, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. .

Location

Podiatry Medic is located conveniently at Unit 23, 159 Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand. Free parking spaces are available directly outside.