Straits Podiatry - A Member of Healthway Medical in Singapore
Straits Podiatry is a podiatry clinic in Singapore that specialises in the management of all foot, ankle and lower limb conditions.
Our podiatrists in specialise in people of all ages (infancy to the elderly), and we have a dedicated children’s area for paediatric podiatry services. The common problems our podiatrists support and manage include children’s foot conditions, difficulty standing or walking, sports injuries, foot and ankle pains, ingrown toenails, and general foot care.
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Straits Podiatry Treatment Philosophy
At Straits Podiatry, our goal is to help patients avoid any surgery for their conditions. Using gait analysis and cutting-edge technology such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Magnetotransduction Therapy, our podiatrists specialise in providing non-surgical podiatry treatment options to support and manage various foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, and more. No surgery means no downtime, and you can continue your daily life whilst recovering.
How Can We Help?
At Straits Podiatry, we see a wide age range of patients from infancy to the elderly with any ailment affecting the lower limb, including the toes, feet, ankles, knees, or hips.
We investigate the root cause of the issue and then employ non-invasive techniques to heal, then prevent the problem from returning.
Conditions Straits Podiatry Treats
- Plantar Fasciitis – Inflammation of the plantar fascia, often causing heel pain, especially with the first step in the morning.
- Heel Spurs – A calcium buildup at the heel, commonly forming where the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon attach.
- Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment – A compressed nerve under the heel that may cause numbness, burning, or tingling.
Flat Feet – A condition where the arches of the feet are low or absent, causing the entire foot to press against the ground. This may lead to foot pain, fatigue, and discomfort when walking or standing for long periods.
High Arch – A condition where the arches of the feet are unusually high, which can lead to instability, foot pain, and increased pressure on the heel and ball of the foot.
Bunions – A bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe due to misalignment of the joint, often causing pain, swelling, and difficulty wearing certain shoes.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) – A condition where the posterior tibial tendon, which supports the foot’s arch, becomes inflamed or weakened, leading to arch collapse, pain, and difficulty walking if left untreated.
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Acute Ankle Sprain – A sudden twist or roll of the ankle, causing pain, swelling, and bruising. Common in sports and uneven movements.
Chronic Ankle Sprain – Repeated sprains leading to ongoing pain, weakness, and instability, often due to improper healing or reinjury.
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Runner's Knee – Pain around the kneecap due to overuse or misalignment, common in runners and athletes.
Jumper's Knee – Inflammation of the patellar tendon, causing knee pain and stiffness, often from repetitive jumping.
Knee Osteoarthritis – Wear-and-tear of the knee joint leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling, worsening over time.
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Recurrent Ingrown Toenail – A toenail that grows into the skin repeatedly, causing pain, swelling, and infection if untreated.
Involuted Toenail – A toenail that is curved inwards, pressing into the skin and leading to discomfort and potential irritation.
Nail Trauma – Injury to the toenail from impact, pressure, or repetitive stress, which may cause bruising, cracks, or detachment.
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Tinea Unguium – A fungal infection of the nails, causing thickening, discoloration, and brittleness over time.
Onychomycosis – A slow-growing nail fungus that leads to yellowing, crumbling, and nail distortion, often affecting toenails.
Candida Nails – A yeast infection of the nails, resulting in swelling, redness, and thickened or discolored nails, commonly seen in moist environments.
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Solitary Wart – A single, raised wart caused by a viral infection, often appearing on the hands or feet and may be painful when pressed.
Mosaic Warts – Clusters of small warts that develop in groups, typically on the soles of the feet, and can be harder to treat due to their spread.
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Iselin’s Disease – A painful growth plate condition in the foot, common in active children, causing swelling and discomfort on the outer foot.
Toe Walking – A walking pattern where a child walks on their toes instead of using the full foot, sometimes outgrown but may need evaluation if persistent.
Juvenile Bunions – A bony bump at the base of the big toe in children, leading to pain, redness, and toe misalignment over time.
Osteochondrosis – A condition affecting growing bones, causing joint pain and stiffness, often seen in active children and adolescents.
Kohler’s Disease – A temporary loss of blood supply to a bone in the foot, leading to pain and swelling, usually resolving with rest and care.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease – A common knee condition in growing children, causing pain and swelling below the kneecap, especially in active kids.
In-toe Walking – Also called "pigeon-toed walking," where a child’s feet turn inward while walking, often improving naturally with growth.
Paediatric Flat Feet – When a child’s arches don’t develop properly, leading to foot pain, fatigue, or difficulty walking in some cases.
Paediatric Heel Pain (Sever’s Disease) – A growth-related heel condition causing pain and stiffness, especially in active children aged 8 to 14.
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) – A condition where the knees touch but the ankles stay apart, common in young children and often improving with age.
Specialist Care for Little Feet – Consult a SpecialistFAQ
Podiatry is an allied health discipline that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower limb problems.
A podiatrist is an allied health professional commonly referred to as a foot doctor, foot specialist, or foot and ankle specialist in Singapore. Podiatrists in Singapore are equipped with skills and knowledge from both medicine and biomechanics fields to manage and prevent lower limb injuries (from the hips to the feet) without surgery.
Generally, conditions managed by podiatrists in Singapore include (not limited to):
- Sports injuries
- Foot pain
- Heel pain
- Ankle Injuries & Sprains
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ingrown toenails
- Corns and calluses
- Fungal nails
- Flat feet
- High arch
- Bunions
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Podiatrists in Singapore are also trained to provide foot health education and prevent injuries from occurring. We can also prescribe orthotics or recommend exercises to improve foot and ankle strength.
We are commonly referred to as foot doctors in Singapore because we can diagnose and manage most foot conditions. This includes problems with bones, joints, muscles, tendons, skin, and nails. In addition, we have the expertise to prescribe medical foot devices to change the way you walk. Hence, we are often called foot specialists or foot doctors in Singapore.
A practising podiatrist in Singapore should possess a recognised and qualified bachelor’s or doctorate degree in podiatric medicine, or equivalent.
Paediatric podiatry is essentially podiatry for children. It is a subspecialty of podiatry that specialises in the diagnosis and management of children’s foot conditions. Children’s foot conditions are managed very differently from adults because the child is still growing. Paediatric podiatrists need to know how to identify and differentiate between a child’s normal and abnormal development.
The common children’s foot conditions include (not limited to):
At Straits Podiatry, we understand your child may feel nervous when attending a clinic. As such, we have a dedicated children’s area for paediatric podiatry services designed to help your child feel at ease during consultation.
Our paediatric podiatrists in Singapore are highly experienced in children’s foot conditions and can provide the best management advice for your child. We aim to ensure that all parents are given the correct information and that their children do not undergo unnecessary treatment.
Essentially, there is no best age to bring your child to see a paediatric podiatrist as foot conditions can occur at different ages. Our paediatric podiatry services range from infancy to adolescence and our facilities are children-friendly. We have seen infants suffering from ingrown toenails as young as a few days old. Overall, if you are concerned about your child’s foot or lower limb structure, or walking pattern, or would just like to seek a foot health screening for your child, our paediatric podiatry services are right for you.
At Straits Podiatry, our goal is to help you recover without the need for surgery. Our podiatry clinic in Singapore specialises in using state-of-the-art technology and advanced therapies to relieve your lower limb pains. The only “surgeries” that we perform in the clinic are ingrown toenail surgery and wart removal in Singapore. However, these are minimally invasive, and you can walk out of the clinic immediately after.
The list of services or treatments that we provide includes:
- Foot screening
- Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis
- Diabetic foot care
- Customised insoles
- Customised ankle-foot orthoses
- Customised paediatric orthoses
- Corn and callus removal
- Wound treatment
- Wart removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Focused shockwave therapy
- Radial pressure wave therapy
- Magnetotransduction therapy
We are one of the few podiatry clinics in Singapore with an entire team of podiatrists with medical shockwave treatment certification. This means that we are not only a clinic that provides shockwave therapy, but we also have internationally certified practitioners to help you. We pride ourselves in ensuring that our foot specialists in Singapore have the best qualifications to assist you.
Our podiatrists are trained to manage most foot, ankle and lower limb problems. If you are suffering from any lower limb discomfort, pain or difficulty walking or standing, it is advisable to consult a podiatrist. If you are still unsure if we can help you, feel free to contact us! We will be happy to assist you and advise you accordingly.
You may bring along all your past medical reports and medication list before seeing our Podiatrists. These include any imaging scans (e.g x-ray or MRI) and their written reports. This will facilitate us in providing the best holistic care when attending to your concerns. You should bring along your frequently worn shoes, which include school shoes, work shoes, and regular sports shoes.
For parents seeking podiatry services for their children, you may also bring along their health booklet for the first visit. This will help us understand your child’s birth and developmental history.
A referral letter from other medical doctors is not required to see a podiatrist in Singapore. If you have a lower limb concern or pain, you may contact us directly to schedule an appointment with us.
However, if you have a referral letter from any medical doctor or general practitioner to see a podiatrist in Singapore, you should bring them along for your appointment. This will generally help us understand your medical condition better. It may also help you seek reimbursements if your insurance requires a referral letter to see a foot doctor or foot specialist.
At Straits Podiatry, we receive referrals from any medical doctors or general practitioners for various lower limb conditions. If your insurance policy in Singapore requires a referral letter to podiatry, feel free to consult any Healthway Medical’s General Practitioners for help!
Booking an appointment with us is easy! You can choose the following methods:
Please note that our clinic opens from Monday to Saturdays, 9 am to 5 pm, excluding public holidays. Your enquiries are important to us and our clinic staff will respond as soon as they return to office during the operating hours.
Otherwise, our online booking platform is available 24 hours, so feel free to make a booking and you will receive a confirmation after.
Our Expertise and Doctors
Mr Benedict Khoo
Principal Podiatrist Benedict Khoo, a Singaporean podiatrist, specializes in sports injuries, biomechanics, and shockwave therapy. He also focuses on minimally invasive ingrown toenail surgery for better aesthetics and faster recovery.
Mr Daniel Wong
Principal Podiatrist Daniel Wong, a Singaporean podiatrist, specializes in musculoskeletal care, diabetic foot management, and rehab. An SGH scholar and awardee, he has led service improvements, mentored clinicians, and integrated public health into care.
Mr Jackie Tey
Chief Podiatrist Jackie Tey, an MOH scholar, specializes in diabetic foot care, biomechanics, and sports injuries. He has worked at SGH and SKH, earning awards for innovation and collaborating with surgeons to enhance patient care.
Ms Maggie Lee
Principal Podiatrist Maggie Lee, an MOH scholar and podiatrist, specializes in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and high-risk foot care. She provides comprehensive treatment at NTFGH and NUP, working with surgeons to manage complex conditions and pediatric cases.
Saw Yu Ting (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)
Chief Podiatrist Dr. Saw Yu Ting, Singapore’s only surgically trained podiatrist, earned her DPM from NYCPM and completed a surgical residency in 2020. She specializes in diabetic limb salvage, wound care, sports medicine, and biomechanics.Available at
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