Port Dover’s First Foot Clinic!
Port Dover Foot Clinic was founded by Chiropodist Ben Wilkinson, owner of Collective Footcare & Orthotics in Hamilton. After taking over and growing the Hamilton clinic, Ben expanded care to Norfolk County by opening a branch in Simcoe in the summer of 2024.
As the practice continued to grow, the clinic relocated from Simcoe to Port Dover in the summer of 2025 to better serve the community.
In January 2026, the clinic was proudly rebranded as Port Dover Foot Clinic, reflecting a clear focus on comprehensive foot care for the local area and Ben’s hometown!
Ben Wilkinson continues to own and operate both the Hamilton and Port Dover clinics, providing consistent, high-quality foot care across both locations.
A Chiropodist is a licensed foot specialist who can assess foot problems, prescribe medications, perform injections, and carry out minor surgeries when needed. This means you get advanced treatment options without having to leave the clinic.
A Foot Care Nurse focuses on general foot care, diabetic and preventive care. She is specially trained to safely trim toenails, reduce calluses, and help manage conditions like corns and thickened nails — keeping your feet healthy and comfortable.
Together, our team makes sure you get the right level of care, whether you need ongoing maintenance or more advanced treatment.
FAQs
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No! You do not need a referral to see our foot specialist.
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Chiropody services are not covered by OHIP.
Most extended health insurance providers do however include Chiropody and Custom Orthotic coverage.
We recommend contacting your insurance provider prior to your appointment to check your coverage.
At this time, we are able to direct bill for most chiropody services, excluding custom orthotics.
If you would like us to direct bill for you, please ensure you upload this information when you fill out your intake form or bring it with you to your appointment.
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Yes!
Collective Footcare and Orthotics currently has two locations in Port Dover and Hamilton.
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In Ontario, chiropodists and podiatrists are both foot specialists who treat similar conditions, but there are some differences. Podiatrists typically have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and can perform bone surgeries, while chiropodists are trained in Canada or the UK and can perform soft-tissue surgeries but not bone-related procedures. Podiatrists licensed before 1993 in Ontario can also formally diagnose foot conditions, whereas chiropodists cannot. Both are regulated by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and provide comprehensive foot care, including custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, and more.
We are now offering direct billing services to most private health insurers at our Port Dover clinic for Chiropody Services! If you would like us to submit a claim on your behalf, we ask that you upload your plan information when you fill out your intake form or bring it with you to your appointment.
If your plan does not allow for direct billing, we will always provide you with the necessary receipts to submit a claim following your appointment.
We recommend confirming your coverage before your appointment. Ask your provider about “Chiropody and/or Custom Orthotic coverage”.
Please note: we are unable to direct bill for custom orthotics and some surgical procedures.
We want you to get the care you deserve.
Take the next step towards better foot health.
Questions? Want to request an appointment with us?
Send us an email using the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible!