Principal Podiatrist
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 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:
During his school days, Mr. Daniel Wong was an avid sportsman, actively participating in rugby and soccer. However, experiencing competition-ending ankle injuries became a pivotal moment that steered him towards healthcare. At that time, podiatry was not as well-known as other Medical fields. Through career seminars and hospital placements, Daniel discovered the transformative potential of Podiatry to relieve foot pain and enhance quality of life—a realization that solidified his career path.
In the final stages of his podiatry training, Daniel collaborated with renowned researchers in the field of knee osteoarthritis. His dedication and contributions to research culminated in a High Distinction for his thesis and publication in a peer-reviewed journal, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.
Inspiration lies at the heart of Daniel’s practice. He views it as both a privilege and responsibility to inspire his patients, ease their pain, and empower them to reclaim their health with renewed hope and strength. Throughout his career, witnessing his patients’ recovery journeys has reinforced his belief in the transformative impact of Podiatry. Daniel aspires to bring greater awareness to podiatry as a profession, inspired by the remarkable stories of those he has helped.
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