Introducing Dr Omar Baarini
Specialist Surgical Podiatrist / Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Dr Omar Baarini was awarded his podiatric surgical fellowship through the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons having been involved in over 3000 foot and ankle procedures. During his time training in foot and ankle surgery, Dr Omar has spent preceptorship time abroad which has included the United Kingdom, and the United States; as well as having undertaken various courses locally and internationally (including Germany, Hong Kong, Jordan and Indonesia).
Common pathologies that can be referred for a specialist consultation include:
- Accessory Bone
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Impingement
- Corticosteroid Injection
- Digital Deformity
- Foot Fracture
- Ganglion
- Hallux Valgus/Bunions
- Hallux Rigidus/Limitus
- Hammertoe(s)
- Midfoot/Rearfoot DJD
- Morton’s Neuroma/Bursitis
- Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs
- Plantar Plate Pathology
- PNA/TNA/Wedge Resection
- Soft Tissue Mass
- Tarsal Coalition
- Tendon Pathology (other)
- Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
- VP Curettage
Patient Focus: Dr Omar has a particular interest in trying to keep patients ambulatory post-surgery where possible, and aims at providing the least traumatic surgical approaches to his patients to achieve this. He also has a deep interest in using his skills set for charity work. He has helped in surgical training and surgical work in third world countries having been involved in charity surgical missions abroad and aims to continue doing this work into the future.
Dr Omar Baarini, Podiatric Surgeon (B.Pod, M.Pod, FACPS)
Consulting at: Specialists on Drummond, 102a Drummond Street North, Ballarat.
Appointment Bookings & Enquiries: (03) 8315 1377
Fax: (03) 9939 8975
Email Referrals: admin@thefootsurgeon.com.au
Website: www.thefootsurgeon.com.au
