“I’ve picked up two melanomas on the feet, which can be quite deadly,” he said.
“I’ve picked up deep vein thrombosis, a blockage in the artery, which if left 48-hours could have been very bad.
“In a basic assessment I picked up an irregular heartbeat, which increases the risk of stroke.”
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READ NOWDr Drewben was also on the ball when he noticed a toe infection and referred the patient to hospital.
“She ended up in Fiona Stanley and lost a toe, where if it was left, it could have been a leg,” he said.
Dr Drewben said people did not realise all that was involved in podiatry.
“They think we just cut toe nails, but it’s a lot more in depth,” he said.
Dr Drewben said it was a wonderful feeling when a patient came in and gave him a hug because he had probably saved their life.
“It’s very satisfying,” he said.