Podiatrists Kami

"Perjalanan kami menjadi podiatrists pertama kali bermula apabila kami bersabar."

Saw Yu Ting

Ms. Saw Yu Ting, DPM

Setelah menamatkan pendidikan podiatrik dan latihan pembedahan di Amerika Syarikat, Cik Saw Yu Ting mempunyai kelebihan sebagai satu-satunya podiatrist Singapura yang terlatih melalui pembedahan setakat ini. Beliau menerima Ijazah Doktor Perubatan Podiatrik (DPM) dari New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) pada tahun 2017, di mana beliau telah dimasukkan ke dalam Pi Mu Delta National Honors Service Society.

She completed her rear foot and ankle surgical residency program in 2020 at the Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, also covering podiatric care at two Level 1 Trauma Hospitals. During her residency training, she was extensively trained in inpatient and outpatient diabetic limb salvage, foot wound care, sports medicine, nail care, geriatric and pediatric care and biomechanics.

Pengalamannya melangkaui tempoh kediamannya. Semasa ijazah DPM, beliau dilatih di lapan hospital bandar yang berbeza di sekitar kawasan New York City. Ini membolehkannya mendapat pelbagai pendedahan kepada pelbagai patologi podiatrik yang berbeza-beza. Sebagai pelajar, beliau juga dianugerahkan Dr. Sidney Solid Award atas kecemerlangan dan pencapaian dalam podiatri dan perkhidmatan kepada komuniti podiatrik.

Jackie Tey, Ketua Podiatrist di Straits Podiatry. Podiatrist Singapura

Mr. Jackie Tey

Mr Jackie Tey is a recipient of MOH Holdings’ Health Science and Nursing Scholarship for Podiatry and began his podiatry career at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) followed by Sengkang General Hospital (SKH). During his time serving in public healthcare institutions, he was part of a multidisciplinary team and worked closely with Orthopaedic surgeons, Vascular Surgeons and Endocrinologists in treating patients with complex diabetic foot complications. He was also involved in clinical research to help improve care delivery and patient outcomes. His passion and genuine care earned him recognition and awards during his time at SKH. His dedication to patient care also led to the innovation of a new negative pressure wound dressing technique, for which he and his team won the first prize internationally.

Aside from his commitments to diabetic foot care, Mr Tey also has extensive experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and paediatric lower limb conditions. He has a strong interest in lower limb biomechanics and sports injuries and is very well-regarded by his peers for his deep knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of various lower limb conditions. His interest in these areas was led by his experience in growing up with flatfeet and competing in basketball, hockey and volleyball. These experiences have also given him a keen ability to relate to patients with sports injuries and the first-hand experience to treat them effectively.

Benedict Khoo, Pengetua Podiatrist di Singapura. Podiatri Selat

Mr. Benedict Khoo

Encik Benedict Khoo adalah seorang Podiatrist Singapura yang telah berada di sektor swasta selama bertahun-tahun. Beliau lulus dengan kepujian di Podiatry dari Universiti Teknologi Queensland, Australia. Beliau pakar dalam merawat kecederaan sukan serta lain-lain jenis gangguan yang menyakitkan biasa yang timbul daripada berjalan atau berlari biomekanik berjalan.

Khoo mempunyai minat klinikal dalam mengoptimumkan terapi moden yang membantu proses pemulihan pesakit, dengan tumpuan mendalam terhadap pilihan rawatan bukan pembedahan melalui penggunaan terapi gelombang tekanan radial dan terapi gelombang kejutan extracorporeal yang tertumpu. Beliau dilatih dan diperakui dalam aplikasi shockwave oleh Persatuan Rawatan Shockwave Perubatan Antarabangsa. Beliau menggunakan terapi gelombang kejutan perubatan dalam merawat kecederaan dan komplikasi biomekanik anggota bawah yang biasa berlaku kepada semua peringkat umur.

Encik Khoo juga berminat untuk menggunakan teknik pembedahan invasif minimum untuk merawat kuku jari kaki yang berulang. Ini akan meninggalkan hasil estetik terbaik untuk pesakit dengan parut minimum dan masa pemulihan yang lebih cepat.

Encik Khoo adalah salah seorang doktor perintis di Straits Podiatry dan diiktiraf secara meluas hari ini sebagai podiatrist yang mantap di Singapura.

Cik Maggie Lee, Pengetua Podiatrist di Straits Podiatry

Ms. Maggie Lee

Cik Maggie Lee ialah penerima Biasiswa Sains Kesihatan dan Kejururawatan MOH Holdings untuk Podiatry.  Selepas menamatkan pengajian dengan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Podiatry dengan Kepujian dari Universiti Teknologi Queensland, beliau meneruskan minatnya untuk podiatri, mengembangkan minat yang mendalam dalam biomekanik muskuloskeletal, pemulihan, dan pengurusan keadaan kaki berisiko tinggi, terutamanya memberi tumpuan kepada pesakit pediatrik.

Cik Lee adalah podiatrist dinamik yang terkenal dengan pendekatannya yang pelbagai rupa untuk penjagaan kaki dan buku lali di pelbagai persekitaran perubatan. Dengan set kemahiran yang pelbagai dan semangat untuk kerjasama antara disiplin, Cik Lee cemerlang dalam menyediakan rawatan komprehensif kepada pesakit di Hospital Besar Ng Teng Fong (NTFGH) dan Poliklinik Universiti Nasional (NUP).

Dalam peranannya di hospital akut, Cik Lee bekerja rapat dengan pakar bedah Vaskular dan Ortopedik untuk menangani keadaan kaki dan buku lali yang kompleks. Menggambar kepakarannya dalam perubatan podiatrik, beliau memainkan peranan penting dalam pengurusan kes-kes yang melibatkan kekurangan arteri, kekurangan vena, kecacatan kaki Charcot dan ulser selepas amputasi. Melalui perundingan kolaboratif, debridement sisi katil dan intervensi offloading, Cik Lee memastikan pesakit menerima penjagaan optimum yang disesuaikan dengan keperluan individu mereka, dengan fokus untuk memulihkan fungsi dan meningkatkan kualiti hidup.

Selain kerjanya di hospital, Cik Lee dipinjamkan ke poliklinik, di mana beliau memberi tumpuan kepada pengurusan kulit dan kuku serta keadaan muskuloskeletal. Di sini, beliau melayani populasi pesakit yang pelbagai, mulai dari kuku jari kaki dermatologi dan patologi kepada pesakit pediatrik yang memerlukan penjagaan kecacatan kaki perkembangan dan kecederaan yang berkaitan dengan sukan. Dengan pendekatan yang penuh kasih sayang dan berpusatkan pesakit, Cik Lee menyampaikan rancangan rawatan peribadi yang menangani keperluan unik setiap individu, menggalakkan penyembuhan dan mencegah komplikasi masa depan.

Mr Daniel Wong, Principal Podiatrist at Straits Podiatry

Mr. Daniel Wong

Mr. Daniel Wong is a Singaporean podiatrist with extensive experience in both public and private healthcare settings. Over the years, he has developed deep expertise in specialised areas of podiatry, including musculoskeletal care for foot and lower limb pain, skin and nail management, post-surgery lower limb rehabilitation, and diabetic foot management. His experience spans a wide range of patient needs, from older adults to young children with developmental foot concerns.

In his previous roles at two of Singapore’s largest restructured hospitals, Daniel was instrumental in advancing podiatry services and patient care. Notably, he was appointed the lead for the rehabilitation services within the podiatry section, designing and implementing comprehensive care plans for patients recovering from foot and ankle pain, which involved the prescription of customised foot orthoses. His work involved close collaboration with doctors and surgeons in orthopaedic surgery, vascular surgery, and endocrinology.

Daniel played a pivotal role in developing evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal care outcomes and spearheaded initiatives like the provision of medical shockwave therapy services. He also mentored junior clinicians, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring high standards of care across the department.

A recipient of the Singapore General Hospital Overseas Merit Scholarship, Daniel graduated from the University of South Australia in Adelaide, where he consistently excelled, earning the Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation and annual merit awards throughout his program. To expand his impact on public health initiatives, he obtained a Master’s in Public Health from the National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, enabling him to integrate public health principles with his clinical expertise.

Daniel’s unwavering dedication to patient care is exemplified by his achievement of the SGH CEO Service Award, the highest possible hospital-wide accolade for service quality, making him the only Podiatrist to receive this prestigious honour.

His key clinical interests include:

  • Treating conditions associated with flat feet and high arches
  • Treating ingrown toenails, including minimally invasive surgical procedures
  • Treating ankle sprains and instability
  • Post-surgery foot and ankle rehabilitation
  • Bunions