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Frequently Asked Questions
Take a moment to browse the frequently asked questions below or contact Orvitz Podiatry to schedule an appointment at our clinic in St. Catharines.
Are referrals required at Orvitz Podiatry?
New patients do not require a family doctor’s referral.
Are podiatry visits covered by OHIP?
Unfortunately OHIP only covers a small portion of podiatry office visits. The patient is responsible for the portion OHIP does not cover. Extended Health Insurance will often cover in part, or whole the patient's portion of the visit though, this is of course dependent on an Individuals extended health insurance coverage. We are providers for Green Shield Canada and Blue Cross for Veteran Affairs, and can bill directly to them for podiatry services. Other insurance companies require patients to pay up front for podiatry services and submit receipts to their insurance company themselves.
Is Orvitz Podiatry wheelchair-accessible? Do you have free parking?
Yes, our St. Catharines Office is wheelchair accessible. Ample free parking is available at our St. Catharines Office.
Are appointments required?
To ensure that each patient has the time necessary to consult with the podiatrist, appointments are required.
What paperwork is required?
We require new patients to fill out our new patient form which includes personal information such as your name, address, health card number, current foot ailments and more. There is also a comprehensive medical questionnaire to fill out. Once you have made an appointment to see the Podiatrist we will send you a link to our patient portal where you can fill out these forms on line. These forms are vital for our podiatrist to assess your foot care needs.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
The Podiatrist will examine your feet to assess your foot care needs, and will provide you with his recommendations. Any foot concerns like Corns, Calluses, toenail clipping can be treated at this first visit however, more involved treatments such as ingrown toenail surgery, Laser treatments, Shock Wave Therapy are all therapies that require more time and will need to be scheduled at another time.