Best Podiatrists in Auckland
We assessed 58 podiatrists in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,180 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 9 September 2026. How we rank
Before you hire
Every podiatrist in New Zealand must be registered with the Podiatrists Board and hold a current annual practising certificate, and the board publishes a public register you can search by name. Ask whether the clinic lodges ACC claims directly for an injury, since that lowers the part-charge you pay, and what a first consultation costs against a follow-up. For orthotics, ask whether the quote covers the assessment, the devices and the fitting review, or just the devices.
Top 5 Podiatrists in Auckland
The top 5 podiatrists in Auckland are #1 Velca, #2 Perform Podiatry, #3 Foot Mechanics Papakura, #4 Clear Step Podiatry, and #5 360 Chiropractic, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Velca | Howick | Physio, Chiro, Massage, Shockwave and Podiatry
★ 4.9 364 reviews Top5 Score 1755★ 348 4★ 9 3★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 2Velca's podiatrist Niddhi takes time to listen, explains each step of treatment clearly, and tailors her approach to each patient's situation. Clients leave with a specific plan and feel supported rather than rushed through an appointment.
3/10 Wellington Street, Howick, Auckland
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Perform Podiatry
★ 4.8 351 reviews Top5 Score 1715★ 325 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 11Perform Podiatry resolves ingrown toenails, verrucas, plantar fasciitis, and hard skin through surgery, needling, and custom orthotics, with clients reporting clear procedural explanations and pain-free outcomes. Practitioners like Hanan and Divya are credited with sorting problems in single visits that other clinics had failed to fix over years of treatment.
122 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
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Foot Mechanics Papakura Podiatrists & Comfort Shoe Store
★ 5.0 241 reviews Top5 Score 1715★ 235 4★ 6Foot Mechanics Papakura clears calluses, removes corns, treats ingrown nails, and addresses flat feet and bunions without requiring a referral or community services card. Podiatrists Lana and Navpreet are credited with outcomes clients had not achieved elsewhere, including pain-free walking, resolved headaches linked to foot mechanics, and children gaining confidence during everyday movement.
8 Broadway, Papakura, Auckland
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Clear Step Podiatry
★ 4.8 265 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 247 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 10Clear Step Podiatry takes the time to listen to what a patient is experiencing before suggesting a path forward. Clients come away with practical solutions suited to their specific foot concerns rather than a generic response.
56 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland
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360 Chiropractic And Health Centre | Remuera
★ 5.0 170 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 170360 Chiropractic's podiatrist Kaisarah handles calluses, orthotics, and persistent foot issues that other practitioners had failed to resolve over multiple attempts. Clients have been returning to her for several years, and the custom orthotics she makes for children are noted for fit and accuracy.
Level 1/360 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
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Before you book a podiatrist in Auckland
Drawn from 638 customer reviews collected for this page.
What does a podiatrist typically cost in New Zealand, and what does ACC cover?
A first consultation runs $80 to $125, with biomechanical or gait assessments at the top of that range or a little above. Follow-up visits cost $60 to $95, and routine nail and skin care falls between $60 and $110.
Ingrown toenail correction under local anaesthetic is the pricier end, at $300 to $450 for one toe and up to $650 for two, usually including follow-up dressing checks. Custom orthotics are the biggest outlay, from $300 to $800 depending on the device, so confirm upfront whether the quote covers the assessment, the devices, and the fitting review.
How do I check a podiatrist is registered and qualified?
Podiatry is a regulated profession under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, so every practising podiatrist must hold a current annual practising certificate from the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand (Te Poari Tiaki Waewae o Aotearoa), whose public register you can search by name at podiatristsboard.org.nz. The board registers three scopes: Podiatrist, Podiatric Surgeon (further qualified to perform foot surgery beyond what a standard scope covers), and Visiting Podiatrist Educator/Presenter, so if you are having anything beyond routine nail or skin procedures, check the practitioner holds the right scope.
PodiatryNZ (podiatrynz.com) is the voluntary professional association and lists accredited clinics, though membership is not required to practise. If you have a complaint about care, the Health and Disability Commissioner is the correct route, separate from the board.
When do I need a podiatrist rather than a GP, physio or pharmacy?
Nail and skin problems, including ingrown nails, fungal nails, corns, calluses, and verrucae, sit squarely in a podiatrist's scope, and reviewers report successful resolution of problems that over-the-counter pharmacy treatments had not fixed. Heel and arch pain, gait problems, and diabetic foot checks also call for a podiatrist, with one reviewer noting a diabetes check was far more thorough than expected, covering pulses, sensation, and joint mobility. A GP is the better first call when you suspect infection needing antibiotics or a systemic cause, and a physio suits the wider leg and back mechanics behind some foot pain, though podiatrists can refer for imaging when needed.
What are the warning signs of a podiatry clinic you should avoid?
- –No clear diagnosis or treatment plan given after the first appointment, just a trim and a goodbye with nothing explained.
- –Repeat visits with no measurable improvement and no discussion of referral or alternative treatment, as one reviewer found after six sessions of laser treatment for a fungal nail at a total cost of over $1,700 with no result.
- –Poor communication and follow-through from reception, including booking errors with no apology, missed callback messages, and invoices sent for bills already paid.
- –Test results or imaging requested during an appointment but never communicated back to the patient weeks or months later.
- –An orthotic quote that does not clearly spell out whether it covers assessment, devices, and the fitting review as separate or bundled costs.
- –Front-desk staff who are unreachable by phone and do not return messages, which signals the same disorganisation will follow through to clinical admin like ACC claims.
What should you ask before booking a podiatrist?
- –Ask whether the podiatrist is registered with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand and holds a current annual practising certificate, and check the name on the public register yourself.
- –Confirm whether the clinic is ACC-registered and can lodge a claim for an injury, and ask what the part-charge will be on top of the ACC contribution.
- –Ask the exact cost of the first consultation, how long it runs, and whether a diagnosis and treatment plan are included in that fee.
- –If you need orthotics, ask whether the quote is all-inclusive covering assessment, devices, and the fitting review, or whether those are billed separately.
- –If you are booking for a child, a diabetic patient, or a complex condition, confirm the podiatrist has experience with that group before committing.
- –Ask whether you will see the same podiatrist at each visit, since continuity of care matters for ongoing conditions and reviewers who built a relationship with a named practitioner reported better outcomes.
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Foot Mechanics Milford Podiatrists & Comfort Shoe Store
★ 4.9 190 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 182 4★ 4 1★ 4Foot Mechanics Milford treats ingrown toenails, corns, bunions, and persistent foot pain through custom orthotics, surgical referrals, and toenail care, with podiatrist Ashley diagnosing issues that had gone unresolved for years elsewhere. Clients leave with a mapped-out plan tied to their specific goals, whether that means pain-free walking or returning to fitness.
157 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland
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Auckland Physiotherapy
★ 4.9 150 reviews Top5 Score 1635★ 147 3★ 1 1★ 2Auckland Physiotherapy's podiatrist Aaron assessed repeat achilles and calf strain injuries in a first consultation, pinpointing specific causes and building a rehab programme that got one runner back to training and competing within weeks. Beyond diagnosis, the approach restores confidence to push hard again, not just return to baseline movement.
Foundation Precinct, * not at Birthcare *, 8 George Street, Newmarket, Auckland
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Waitakere Foot New Lynn
★ 4.8 174 reviews Top5 Score 1635★ 156 4★ 13 2★ 1 1★ 4Waitakere Foot New Lynn resolves plantar fasciitis, ingrown nails, corns, and diabetes-related foot checks, with practitioners like Abrar, Angelika, and Ashna walking patients through what they are doing before they do it. Abrar in particular has been credited with removing corns in two sessions, correctly identifying a glass shard misread as a plantar wart, and leaving patients pain-free after long periods of discomfort.
Level 2/1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland
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Fixme Clinic
★ 4.9 142 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 137 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 3Fixme Clinic's podiatrist Linus works through foot and ankle conditions including flat feet, toe injuries, and ankle recovery, referring patients to specialist ultrasound clinics where needed to get an accurate diagnosis before starting treatment. He takes time to explain what is happening and why, so patients leave understanding their condition and what recovery will involve.
B2/192 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland
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Waitakere Foot Henderson
★ 4.9 133 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 128 4★ 4 1★ 1Waitakere Foot Henderson clears toenails, corns, and recurring foot pain, and also works through longer-term issues like ankle pain and gait problems using custom insoles and structured follow-up plans. Podiatrists Paula, Christel, and Anusree are each credited with outcomes patients had not found elsewhere, including resolving two years of ankle pain in a single visit and correcting walking patterns in children through annual orthotic adjustments.
2 Montel Avenue, Henderson, Auckland
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About this ranking
What the 10 podiatrists listed above hold, at the 9 September 2026 check.
How are the top podiatrists in Auckland chosen?
We build this page from Google Maps results for podiatrists in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for the full method, including the checks that can keep a business off this page.
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