Podiatry & Orthotics
To book an appointment, please call our New Minas location at 902-681-0202.
Meet Dr. Caroline Leverett
Podiatrist
Family 1st Medical New Minas is pleased to provide the services of a Podiatrist.
Dr. Caroline Leverett is a registered Podiatrist with over 26 years of professional and clinical experience, specializing in diabetes and chronic disease pathologies affecting the lower limb.
Dr. Leverett provides exemplary care. She leads operational and strategic development of the profession, embracing evidence-based medicine and developments in practice.
Her expertise in managing the diabetic and high-risk foot, as well as her leadership in strategic development and evidence-based medicine, ensures that Family 1st patients receive the highest quality care and the most advanced treatments available.
Dr. Leverett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, certified
member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine International and a member of the American Limb Preservation Society. She is an Executive Board Member of the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, acting as the voice for podiatrists in Canada, serving as a resource for legislative and policy changes affecting podiatry both provincially and federally. She is also President Elect of Nova Scotia Podiatry Association, leading and directing the Executive team in implementing regulatory Standards of Proficiency, Scope of Practice, Ethics and Conduct, developing and leading improvements in the provision of Podiatry across Canada.
A Podiatrist Can:
- Assess patients and offer a diagnosis and prognosis
- Provide footcare advice and provide a treatment plan
- Assess for and prescribe orthotics
- Participate in nail surgery & perform partial and total nail removal
- Treat vascular and neurological disorders
- Work with those with rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes
Family 1st Offers
Custom Orthotics
Our Podiatrist also assesses for orthotics and can prescribe them. This service includes custom measurements and local product manufacturing.
Orthotics products are developed to the technical standards defined by the Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association, the Pedorthic Association of Canada, the College of Pedorthics of Canada, and the American Board For Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.
If you have questions about new or existing orthotics products, please call our New Minas office at 902-681-0202. We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have.
