A podiatry assist device for use with a patient in a wheelchair. While the patient remains in the wheelchair, the device supports at least one of the patients lower extremities as the patient is examined and/or treated. The device includes a pad, a height adjustment mechanism, and a base. At least one of the patients lower extremities is placed upon and supported by the pad. The height adjustment mechanism is coupled to the pad and operable to raise and lower the pad with respect to the floor. The base is coupled to the height adjustment mechanism and operable to support both the height adjustment mechanism and the pad. Optionally, the device may include a tray.
