You do not need to know the name of your foot problem before booking. If a painful nail, sore heel or skin concern is making everyday activities difficult, an initial chiropody assessment is a place to explain what has changed and discuss the next step.
Which appointment should I choose?
New patients at Locke Minor Foot Surgery & Orthotics should choose an Initial Appointment in our online booking system. If you think you may need a procedure or extra time, call 289-269-1018 before booking so the team can help you choose an appropriate appointment. No referral is needed to book.
What should I bring?
- A list of your medicines, allergies and relevant health conditions.
- The shoes you wear most often, plus existing orthotics if you use them.
- Your insurance details and any paperwork your plan requires.
- A short timeline: when the problem began, what makes it worse and what you have already tried.
For example, “my heel hurts on the first steps after sitting” is more useful than trying to diagnose yourself. Photos of an intermittent skin change may help you describe it, but they do not replace examining your foot.
What happens during the visit?
Your chiropodist asks about the concern and your health history, examines your feet and explains the findings. The assessment guides a discussion of suitable care, alternatives and costs. Booking an assessment does not commit you to surgery or custom orthotics. Navraj (Nav) Sekhon and Elias Mohamed are the clinic’s chiropodists; meet our team.
Choose the correct location
Hamilton: 460 Main Street East, Unit M3. Usual clinic days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am–6 pm.
Stoney Creek: 980 Queenston Road, Suite 103. Usual clinic days are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am–6 pm. Check your appointment confirmation for the location and time.
Insurance and questions
Direct billing does not guarantee coverage. Ask your insurer about chiropody benefits, claim limits and any referral or prescription requirements. Orthotics may have separate rules. See our patient FAQs or contact the clinic before your visit.
Still unsure what to book? Our “I’m not sure” guide explains how to get help.
General patient information; your individual assessment and care instructions guide treatment.