University of Western Australia
Meet the Team
We have a diverse team of qualified AHRPA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registered general podiatrists and specialists who can attend to all your care needs.
Our expert team of highly-qualified podiatric surgeons have a wealth of experience and are fully trained in all the latest technologies ensuring you and your family receive the best foot care services and treatments.
Meet the team
We have a diverse team of highly qualified permanent and visiting podiatrists and surgeons at the UWA Podiatry clinic.
Dr Hugo has specialist skills as a Podiatric Surgeon and has been consulting in Perth for many years. He is Head of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at UWA and Vice President of the Australian Association of Podiatric Surgeons.
BSc (Pod), BSc (Biol), DClinPod, FAAPS
Dr. Chun is passionate in assessing, managing and treating all foot and ankle conditions with a professional yet friendly service.
BPodM(UWA), DClinPod(UWA), FAAPS
Dr.Crabb is a passionate lecturer and podiatrist with a special interest in geriatric care, diabetes education, paediatrics, disabilities and chronic / sports injury management. She also has research interests in podiatric medicine education, primary and geriatric care. Catherine offers a variety of treatments for podiatric complaints and aims to build comprehensive short and long-term treatment plans to optimise function and reduce pain for all her patients.
BSc(UWA), MENVSC(UNE), DPM(Dist)(UWA)
Dr Schoen is a passionate lecturer and podiatrist with specialist knowledge in Rural Health and High Risk Foot. Dr Schoen has worked in rural podiatry care in the Wheatbelt for 20 years, in High Risk Foot at Royal Perth Hospital and in private practice. She is a Finalist in the 2021 Rural Health West Excellence Awards for the Metropolitan-based Bush Champion. Dr Schoen combined her passions of Rural Health and High Risk Foot for her PhD to make a difference for Western Australian communities and the healthcare professionals dedicated to rural health.
DipAppSci (Pod) MIH PhD
Dr Silvester has a special interest in musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis and chronic pain presentations. She has experience working in public and private settings.
Dr Na completed her podiatric studies at The University of Western Australia in 2012 and has been practicing in busy private practices in Perth ever since. She has a passion to help people of all ages and believes in a holistic approach to achieve the best outcome for every patient.
Dr Sanderson has a particular interest in sports injury prevention and management for both professional athletes and weekend warriors. Through experience and training he has developed additional skills including running gait re-training, sports-specific biomechanical management, shockwave therapy, fracture management and post-operative rehabilitation.
BPodM(UWA), MPodM(UWA)
Dr Keating graduated Podiatry with honours from the Queensland University of technology in 2000, Masters of Podiatry in 2009 and Endorsed Medicines Prescriber in 2011. Matthew has a special interest in elite sports podiatry, complex podiatry cases and injection therapies for chronic problems. He also has a keen interest in children’s foot health needs. With nearly 20 years of professional practice experience, Matthew brings many years of clinical experience to the team. He is a Member of Sports Medicine Australia, Australian Academy of Sports Member, and a past affiliate Member of the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons.
BHSc(Pod)(Hons), BA(PSYCH), MAST(POD), ESMP, MAPA, MSMA
Dr Christian Pocklington is Western Australian trained surgeon who has completed training as a specialist podiatric surgeon. A graduate of the University of Western Australia, Doctor Pocklington completed a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine degree followed by a Doctorate of Clinical Podiatry. He has keen interests in sports podiatry and podiatric surgery. He currently holds an academic position as a senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia and is actively involved in training the next generation of podiatric surgeons.
BPodM(UWA), DClinPod(UWA), FAAPS
Dr Knox is a registered podiatric surgeon who provides specialist advice and surgery for foot and ankle conditions. He completed his bachelors degree and clinical doctorate at UWA and is President of the Australian Association of Podiatric Surgeons. Andrew is one of only few surgeons who sub-specialises in minimally invasive foot surgery in Australia. These techniques can be used to treat a range of conditions including bunions, flat feet, heel spurs and hammertoes which have significantly less downtime compared with traditional methods.
BPodM(UWA), DClinPod(UWA), FAAPS
Special Interest Areas
We have staff who specialise in areas of Diabetic Foot, Biomechanics, Surgery, Sports Medicine, Paediatrics, and Nail Surgery.
Student Practice
The clinic is practitioner led with student involvement. Students gain valuable experience and learn various techniques during their time in the UWA Podiatry Clinic.
