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Chiropodist & Foot Care Clinic in Midtown Toronto - LMC Footcare Bayview/Midtown Toronto

LMC Footcare provides Midtown Toronto with convenient foot care for all ages. Our registered chiropodists and Canadian Certified Pedorthist treat concerns ranging from heel pain and custom orthotics to nail and skin issues. We identify the cause of your discomfort and create a personalized treatment plan, with no referral required.

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LMC Footcare — Bayview / Midtown Toronto

1929 Bayview Avenue, Suite 107, Toronto, ON M4G 3E8

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+1-844-562-3668

Hours:

Monday to Friday — 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday — Closed

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Footcare products and services at our Bayview clinic

Diabetic foot assessments, wound and ulcer care

Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment

Custom orthotics

Ingrown toenail treatment

Fungal toenail treatment

Corn, callus and plantar wart removal

Medical grade compression stockings

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Why midtown Toronto patients choose LMC Footcare Bayview

Registered chiropodists. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the same visit.

Professional assessment by our Canadian Certified Pedorthists.

On-site diabetes professionals. LMC is Canada’s largest specialist care group for diabetes, and our chiropodists work alongside those teams daily.

Your family doctor stays in the loop. We send a medical summary or consult letter after your visit so your care is joined up, not siloed.

No referral required for an initial assessment.

Meet our Bayview care team

Fairouz Altwair

Canadian Certified Pedorthist Fairouz is a Canadian certified Pedorthic Clinician with...

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Melissa

Melissa Mandlowitz

Melissa knew very early in her life that working in the healthcare field...

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Desmond Chan

Desmond pursed Chiropody as his second career with interests in foot...

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Miriam Fortes

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Neighbourhoods we serve from Bayview

Leaside, Lawrence Park, Davisville, Don Mills, Bayview Village, Hoggs Hollow, Forest Hill East, Thorncliffe Park, North Toronto and Yonge and Eglinton.

Insurance & referrals

You don’t need a referral to see a chiropodist at LMC Footcare Bayview/Midtown Toronto; we accept all patients. OHIP doesn’t currently cover chiropody services. If you plan to buy orthotics from a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and submit the cost to your private insurance, your insurer may require a referral from your family doctor or nurse practitioner.

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FAQs

No. OHIP does not cover chiropody or podiatry visits in Ontario. Most extended health plans do cover chiropody as a paramedical service, and we give you documentation to submit for reimbursement.

Both treat foot conditions. In Ontario, chiropodists are the more common regulated foot specialists and handle assessment, diagnosis, orthotics, nail surgery and wound care. Podiatrists have a broader surgical scope. For most foot pain, nail and skin problems, a chiropodist is the right first stop.

Plan for about 60 minutes. That covers history, a hands-on assessment, and starting treatment where possible.

Yes. We complete a biomechanical assessment and have your orthotics built to prescription.

Desmond Chan

Desmond pursed Chiropody as his second career with interests in foot dermatology, biomechanics, and soft tissue surgeries. He strives to advance his clinical skillset and continue learning the latest technologies. With five years of critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist, he is prepared to leverage his communication, critical thinking, inter-professional collaboration skill in delivering high quality foot care to the community.

Miriam Fortes

Miriam Fortes is a Registered Chiropodist dedicated to providing compassionate foot care to patients of all ages. She earned her Advanced Diploma in Chiropody from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN and completed her undergraduate studies with honours in Biomedical Sciences at Toronto Metropolitan University.
During her clinical education, Miriam gained valuable experience in private chiropody clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, long term care and community health centres, treating a wide variety of foot and lower limb conditions.
Known for her gentle and attentive approach, Miriam takes the time to listen, educate, and provide personalized care in a welcoming and comfortable environment.
Outside of work, Miriam enjoys reading, cooking, going to the movies, hunting for vintage finds, and nature walks (especially with her dog).

Fairouz Altwair

Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Fairouz is a Canadian certified Pedorthic Clinician with a strong medical foundation, having earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree before continuing her career in Canada. Her medical background, combined with her expertise in lower limb biomechanics, enables her to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Fairouz specializes in lower limb assessments, custom foot orthotics, footwear recommendations, knee braces, compression therapy, and other conservative treatment options to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life. She is passionate about educating patients and tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual’s needs

Andre Moniz

Andre knew from an early age that he wanted to work in healthcare. He learned to appreciate this field of work as numerous health-related professionals worked to keep him healthy and active in his competitive sporting activities. Andre’s post-secondary studies began at Western University where he received an Honours
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Kinesiology. He used this opportunity to explore the many streams of healthcare by completing a variety of courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology to name a few. In his final years of undergraduate studies, Andre completed various specialized courses in Physical Rehabilitation and volunteered to coordinate health education and physical activities for various demographics. Andre chose Chiropody as this profession most strongly integrates his educational experiences with real-world opportunities. He completed the Post-Graduate Advanced Diploma in
Chiropody from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN in 2022. Andre brings an emerging scope of practice into the workplace with diverse experiences at Family Health Centres, St. Michael’s Hospital and Foot Clinics dedicated specifically to a wide range of foot-care services. Andre is well equipped to be a member of your healthcare team and is dedicated to his lifelong practice.

Mohamed Kalimuddin

Mohamed Kalimuddin is a licensed Chiropodist and graduate of the Michener Institute (2017). He has developed extensive clinical experience across private practices and wound care clinics throughout the GTA. His primary focus is diabetic foot care, including the management of thickened nails, fungal infections, and wound treatment, with an emphasis on education and prevention to support long-term foot health. Outside of his clinical work, Mohamed enjoys exploring new cuisines—most recently Thai cooking—and has a passion for travel and sports. He’s an avid fan of both the Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors.

Cindy Micciola

Cindy is a registered Chiropodist, with the D.Ch designation. She graduated in 2000 from the Michener Institute. With over 20 + years working in both a hospital and private practice setting, she feels she can bring many years of experience and education as a Chiropodist to the role of Manager of Medical Education and Clinical Operations position within LMC. She also holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto, graduating in 1996.

Karam Al-Naqar

Karam Al-Naqar, D. Ch, BSc., is a licensed Chiropodist who graduated with distinction from the Michener Institute of Education with an advanced diploma in chiropody. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology (First Class with Distinction) from York University. Through his clinical experience at St. Michael’s Hospital, The Four Villages Community Health Centre, LAMP CHC,FCO and The Michener Institute Chiropody Clinic, Karam has developed extensive expertise in wound care, biomechanics, wart treatments, and nail procedures. He currently practices at LMC Etobicoke, where he is dedicated to providing comprehensive foot care to his patients. Outside of work, Karam enjoys crafts, art, watching soccer, and spending time with his loved ones.

Aqsa Arshaad

Aqsa graduated from York University with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. A career in the medical field has always been her passion and dream. After volunteering in various clinics and specialties, she chose Chiropody as her career and is proud of that decision.
Aqsa graduated in Chiropody in 2011. To further develop her interest in wound care and diabetic foot care, she pursued training to become a Wound Care Specialist and a Certified Diabetes Educator in 2012 and 2014, respectively.
Treating people with diabetes is a particular passion for Aqsa, and seeing her patients heal and improve brings her great satisfaction. She treats every patient with care and empathy, and their satisfaction is the greatest reward for her. Aqsa enjoys her work and is always eager to explore, learn, and grow in her field.

Sumrat Randhawa

Sumrat graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. Following completion of his undergraduate degree his passion for the medical field lead him to pursue a career in Chiropody at the Michener Institute at the UHN in Toronto. Sumrat graduated from the Michener Institute in 2021 gaining valuable experience working at both the Michener Foot Clinic and private practice ensuring each and every patient is treated with the utmost care and respect. Sumrat’s passion for Podiatric Medicine allow him to comprehensively treat a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions ranging from diabetic foot care to sports medicine, he looks forward to helping you with any foot care needs you may have.

Melissa Mandlowitz

Melissa knew very early in her life that working in the healthcare field and helping enhance the health and quality of life of individuals was her passion. With an Honors undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario, as well as a keen interest in anatomy, physiology, Diabetes, biomechanics and sports medicine, she is able to help patients with a wide array of concerns, so they are able to get back on their feet and active as soon as possible.

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