About Us
Welcome to MIKE ERCHEN PODIATRY where your foot health is our top priority! With years of experience and a commitment to exceptional care, we specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of foot conditions. We are here to provide personalised, effective solutions to keep you on your feet and moving forward.
Who We Are
At Mike Erchen Podiatry we offer a wide range of foot-related treatments from basic skin and nail care, ingrown nail surgery, to chronic conditions like diabetic footcare and arthritis.
The primary focus is on managing foot health, particularly in relation to injuries, with a team-based approach involving other healthcare professionals.
Treatment options include painless removal of corns and calluses, minor nail surgery, cryotherapy for warts, and custom orthotics for biomechanical issues.
Collaborative care with physiotherapists, chiropractors, and other specialists enhances patient recovery and quality of life.
Mike Erchen
Mike qualified as a podiatrist in Johannesburg in 1985. He worked in Public Health and the Private sector before moving to Cape Town in 1991.
For 33 years, Mike’s commitment to his patients is unique and outstanding. He is passionate about being a Podiatrist, with a huge heart and determination to help his patients have a better quality of life by providing exceptional foot care and advice.
Mike treats a large variety of podiatry patients from general footcare, running injuries, Diabetes related foot conditions, corns & callouses, warts, nail fungal infections and gait analysis. He provides professionally made customised orthotics and innersoles based on his professional assessment of his patients.
Mike’s practice is at the Medicross in Table View, Cape Town
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Lara Grundman
Lara is a registered podiatrist with the HPCSA. She obtained her Honours Bachelor’s degree in Podiatric Medicine from the University of East London (UK) in 2018. During her studies and after qualifying, she gained experience working in government hospitals in the UK, before returning to Cape Town in 2019.
Lara is known for her friendly, calm, and caring nature. She takes a patient-centred approach to her work and believes in providing individualized treatment for each patient. Lara is committed to the philosophy that prevention is better than cure, and she works closely with her patients to ensure the best possible outcomes. The practice also maintains strong relationships with professionals from various disciplines that complement podiatry.
Jemima Sears
Hi, my name is Jemima Sears. I enjoy and have had the honour of working at Mike Erchen Podiatry for five years alongside a talented and kind-hearted team. I love sitting at the front desk, meeting new people and assisting wherever I can. Hope to see you soon!