Daphne Tan

Professional Experience

Daphne graduated with Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Podiatric Practice (Hons.) degrees from La Trobe University, Australia. She is also a member of the Podiatry Association of Singapore (PAS).

With over 8 years of clinical experience, Daphne has been providing comprehensive foot and lower limb solutions to patients. Prior to joining My FootDr, Daphne worked at the National University Hospital (NUH) where she practised a broad spectrum of podiatry including general, paediatric, biomechanics, diabetic foot, vascular, as well as rheumatology.

Her specialty is woundcare, particularly in patients with vascular issues and has experience with treatments like negative pressure wound therapy, compression therapy for venous insufficiency and maggot debridement therapy. She also has a special interest in rheumatology podiatry, having been involved in a multidisciplinary clinic managing patients with inflammatory arthritis.

Apart from clinical work, Daphne is keen on mentoring students and educating the public on everything about podiatry to increase awareness and bring about improvements in footcare and health literacy. Daphne is also a mother of a toddler. She is passionate about sensorial learning for young children. She strongly believes in learning through play and enjoys spending time with her family in the outdoors on the weekends.