Vanessa Ng
MPod BNurs BHSc (Pod) M.A.Pod.A
In 1996 Vanessa Ng graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Vanessa began working at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, where she moved throughout the Medical and Surgical Divisions specialising in areas such as Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Vascular. During this time an interest for caring for the lower limb began. In 1999 whilst still working as a Registered Nurse, Vanessa began her second degree at QUT studying Podiatry.
Upon completion of her studies, Vanessa undertook employment with one of her University lecturers. Vanessa has cared for clients with conditions from simple corn removal to complicated diabetic ulceration. In 2005 Vanessa secured the position of consulting podiatrist with the Queensland Diabetes Centre at the Mater Hospital. In this position Vanessa has had many opportunities to educate about Diabetes and foot complications. Vanessa’s interest in Diabetic care has evolved from personal experience with a family history of Diabetes.
Vanessa currently works as the Clinical Medical Grade Footwear Advisor for QLD MASS and holds a permanent position as an Advanced Podiatrist. She has recently worked as a Senior Podiatrist in SCUH both in the busy high risk clinics. She been employed as a Senior Podiatrist, research assistant for The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside. Her research concentrated on the upskilling of public podiatrists on the treatment and managemnt of the High Risk Foot and Diabetic Ulcers.
