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Our Practitioners We have years of experience in treating the most complicated conditions. Our practice serves as a last stop for many patients with painful feet. Our training has been above the norm of many other health practitioners and specialists when it comes to lower limbs. This training encompasses all of the intricately related systems and structures of the foot and lower leg including neurological, circulatory, skin, and the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. |
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Dr Ozcan (Podiatric Surgeon)
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 Haydar B. Ozcan Dr Haydar B. Ozcan is a Podiatric Surgeon and Fellow of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons. He has over 15 years of experience and practises at Eastpoint Podiatry, and Centre for Podiatric Surgery & Medicine (CPSM) at RPAH Medical Centre Newtown. Following Podiatry school, Dr Ozcan completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science and Exercise at Sydney University in 2001 and completed his Masters in Podiatric Medicine from Curtin University in 2003. Following that he has successfully completed his surgical residence in 7 years, and qualified as a Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellow of the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons. He worked at St. George and War Memorial Public Hospitals, and undertaken educational rotations within the orthopaedic and fracture units in Great Western Hospital (UK) and Podiatry Institute (USA). He is directly involved with over 2500 surgical cases in the last 6 years, and spent a year of international residency with eminent foot & ankle surgeons around the world. He presented his evidence based research papers and case studies on topics such as Capsular Repair of arthritic joints, Interdigital Neuroma, Outcomes of Bunion Surgery, and Use of External Fixator in bone lengthening on national and international circles. He works as a lecturer at the Podiatric Medicine masters program at University of Western Sydney, in neurovascular disorders, podiatric surgery courses. He often presents to health professionals on variety of topics related to Podiatric Medicine, runs regular workshops on lower limb injection techniques, complex pathomechanics of foot disorders, and lower limb anatomy and physiology workshops on cadavers. He is on the board of Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) and affiliated with American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Haydar also works regularly at a youth charity organisation dealing with troubled and underprivileged youth and migrant families of Western Sydney area. He is married and father of two boys and speaks Turkish well. Education 2010 | Fellowship training with Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons under official supervision of Dr Mark Gilheany. (2003- 2010) | 2004 | Master of Podiatry, Podiatric Medicine (Curtin University of WA) (2001-2004) | 2001 | Graduate Diploma Exercise & Sport Sciences (Sydney University) (1997-2001) | 1996 | Diploma of Health Sciences (Podiatry) (Sydney Institute of Technology) (1992-1996) |
Achievements 2009 | International Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery Dr. C. Camasta Podiatry Institute/DeKalb Medical Centre (Atlanta - GA, USA) | 2009 | Advance Life Support Provider Australian Resuscitation Council Cert No: 09/202/0106 | 2008 | International Fellowship Orthopaedic and Fracture Unit Mr. Ben Yates Great Western Hospital (Swindon, UK) | 2006 | University of NSW - Australasian College of Paediatric Surgery Forefoot Cadaver Workshop 2006 Rearfoot Cadaver Workshop 2006 |
Affiliations Director | Australian Podiatry Association NSW Management of High Risk Foot Portfolio Surgery Special Interest Group Portfolio (2003- 2006, 2008- current) | Member | Australian Podiatry Association NSW (1996 - current) | Member | Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (2003 - current) | Member | Ausralian Academy of Podiatric Sport Medicine | Member | International Affiliate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2009-curent) | Member | Sport Medicine Australia | Liaison | Endocrine Committee, Greater Metropolitan Clinical Task Force for NSW Government of Health. |
Employment Podiatric Surgeon (Current) | Centre for Podiatric Surgery & Medicine (CPSM) Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Medical Centre - Newtown This new unit is established by Dr. Ozcan for pre and post assessment and management of paediatric surgical patients. | Associate Lecturer (Current) | Part time lecturing to undergraduates and Master's students at University of Western Sydney on Podiatric Surgery & Medicine, Pharmacology, Vascular and Neurological Sciences. | Sn Surgical Registrar (2003 - 2010) | Sydney Day Surgery Unit - Darlinghurst - NSW Assisting in surgery, management of pre- post complications for Podiatric Surgeons | Principle Podiatrist (2007 - Current) | Eastpoint Podiatry - Edgecliff - NSW This practise was established and run by H. Ozcan currently employing two podiatrists and reception staff. Practise offers treatment to the highest professional standards, encompassing all areas of podiatry including: all aspects of lower limb injuries to the elite athletes. Sports, pediatrics, high risk foot, surgery, routine foot care and orthotic prescription and podopediatrics. Practise also utilised for clinical placements of podiatry students from US, Charles Stuart and Newcastle Universities. | Principal Podiatrist (1996-2007) | Edgecliff Medical Centre - Edgecliff NSW This multidisciplinary clinic was established by Mr. Ozcan. General podiatry services run in conjunction with physiotherapy, chiropractic, and general medicine. | Podiatrist (1996 - 2000) | Podiatry High Risk Unit - St. George Hospital Treating mainly high-risk patients, i.e. diabetics, HIV patients, and patients with PVD suffering from pathologies such as ulceration. | Podiatrist (1996-1998) | War Memorial Hospital - Waverly NSW General Podiatry care. Clinics were run with Prince of Wales Hospital and Easter Sydney Area Health Services. |
Lecturing and Presentations 2010 | Chairman and presenter at Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons 6 th Scientific Symposium - Sydney “Coalition deformities in children” | 2010 | Guest presenter at Imaging Workshop run by Mater Imaging, North Sydney - Mater Hospital. Common foot & ankle deformities and the use of latest imaging modalities. | 2010 | Submission of academic research paper to The Foot. Morton's Neuroma - What does the literature tell us about surgical resection? An alternative methodology for review of the clinical literature 1982 - 2005. | 2010 | Submission of academic paper. The proximal capsular flap as an alternative technique for capsular inter positional arthroplasty in hallux rigidus. | 2010 | Guest Presenter. Australian Podiatry Association NSW State conference - 2010 - Good, Better, and Best. Presentation and running of Workshop 1-2. Tendon workshop -tendon pathologies around the foot & ankle, their assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Joint workshop - major group of joints around the foot and ankle their assessment, diagnosis and treatment. | 2009-2010 | A.Pod.A. (NSW) Statewide presentations to podiatrists on: Forefoot and Rearfoot Pathologies, Injection and injury assessment workshops. 7hr presentation, with 35 CE Points. | 2008 | Poster Presentation Podiatry Advanced Practise Symposium Melbourne Lignocaine injection in the presence & absence of adrenaline in digit | 2003-2009 | Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Meeting - Presentation of case presentations on: - Bradymetatarsalgia - Use of external fixation in bone lengthening
- Plantar Plate Pathology.
- Antibiosis in podiatry.
- Blood gas analysis for podiatry.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and surgical management.
- Perioperative management of a surgical patient.
| 2006 | Eastern Suburbs GPs Conference Podiatry for GP's. | 2006 | NSW Podiatry State Conference Paper presented: Interdigital neurectomy: A systematic review of the literature. Thesis work part of Health Research Methods & Biostatics and Evidence-Based Research University of South Australia. | 2005 | Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Meeting - Presentation of research paper on: “Study to determine 4 year post operative foot-health related quality of life following the Morton's Neurectomy, in a group of patients.” |
Workshops 2008 - 2009 - Diabetic Charcot Foot Recon workshops including basic and advanced techniques and hands on application of external fixations, IM Nails, beaming techniques. With Dr. Frykberg (LA), Dr. Zygonis (Washington DC), and Dr. Roukis (Washington)
- Tendon anchoring workshop with Dr. T. Brosky DPM (GA - USA)
- Plate Fixation workshop with Dr. M. McGlamry DPM (GA - USA)
- Wound Debridement Workshop with Dr. C. Attinger (LA -USA)
- Wound Dressing workshop with Dr. J. Steinberg DPM (LA - USA)
- New Technology in Diabetic Wound Management with Dr. Lee Rogers, DPM (LA - USA)
- Vacuum assisted wound therapy workshop with Dr. Frykberg, DPM (LA- USA)
- Vascular Assessment of critically at risk limb workshop with Dr. George Andros, MD (LA - USA)
- AO North America Bone Fixation Workshop (GA - USA)
- Mini Cadaver workshops at Podiatry Institute (GA - USA) Forefoot and Rearfoot procedures.
- Memory staples, smart toe fixation device, Depuy Plates
- Endoscopic Cadaver Surgery Course - Dr. Stephen Barrett, DPM (GA- USA)
- Plantar Fascia and Gastroc Recession,
- Neurolysis,
- STJ Arthroesis.
- Vascular Limb Salvage - Dr. Roukis and Dr. Henderson at Madigan Army Hospital -. Clinic, pre-post patient management, surgery. Tacoma - USA
- Forefoot Surgery Clinic - Dr. C. Camasta DPM and Dr. Bouque DPM at Montreal Foot Surgery Clinic, Canada.
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 Leigh BirchleyLeigh has been a registered, accredited podiatrist since 1996. She completed her undergraduate studies by winning both the Eulactol Award for Best All-round Academic Achievement and the Briggate Award for best Clinical Skills Achievement. Professional and educational development are very important to Leigh, she has qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, completed a Masters Degree in Health Science (Podiatry) and plans to continue her education with another Masters Degree in Public Health. Previously, Leigh as the principal podiatrist, owned and operated three of her own clinics in Sydney's inner west. She has developed exceptional clinical skills in treating all types of foot conditions and always provides a premium standard of care to her patients. Biomechanics and the function of the foot during the gait cycle is another area Leigh has an interest in. She has a wealth of experience treating problems caused by faulty or inefficient lower limb biomechanics and/or a poor foot structure, either inherited or acquired. She has a special interest in podo- paediatrics and loves working with child patients and their parents. Leigh enjoys developing a collaborative alliance with her patients and aims to educate and involve them in their own treatment plan.
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Administration  Lesley KempshallLesley has been the face of Eastpoint Podiatry since 2008. She is happy to take your calls and help you with any podiatric or surgical queries. |
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