A NEW KIND OF PODIATRIST
Meet your most dynamic team in foot healthcare!
Dr Suresh Sivacolundhu
CEO/Principal Podiatrist, Perth
Suresh’s career at The Foot Clinic started in 1995 in Australia’s Capital Territory with Paul Fleet, then President of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), the National Sports Podiatry body responsible for sports podiatry education and for selecting the podiatry medical teams for elite sporting competitions. Suresh’s expertise lies in the field of Sports Medicine and lower limb biomechanics. He has had extensive experience with treatment of elite athletes from the Australian Institute of Sport, the ACT Academy of Sport, the Australian Wallabies, Canberra Raiders and the Canberra Kookaburras. He was also selected for the SOCOG Medical Team to provide podiatry services at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the 2000 ITU World Triathlon Championships, the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games the Perth 2013 Hopman Cup and the Perth 2019 Manchester United Tour.
Since 1999 Suresh has been the CEO and Principal Podiatrist for The Foot Clinic in Cottesloe, Perth. During this time he was also a Director of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and WA Director for AAPSM. He was an External Advisor to the University of Western Australia’s Podiatric Medicine Unit, and road tests minimalist running shoes for optimised performance and injury prevention. He is also a Level 1 Barefoot Rehabilitation Specialist (EBFA, Dr Emily Splichal), trained in Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (Anatomy Trains Australia, Julie Hammond ), and trained in Foot Manual Therapies (FMT, Ted Jedynak).
Suresh is also no stranger to elite sports himself, having achieved an Australian record in the 4x400m, and also competing in 1st Division hockey. Now Suresh enjoys keeping fit at the gym with his 3 teenage kids, running parkruns, Masters athletics, and is still playing hockey and tennis.
Dr Ming Jay Tan
Podiatrist, PERTH
ENDORsed for scheduled medicines (Fluent in Mandarin)
Ming Jay Tan holds a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy and Biology.
As an endorsed podiatrist, he is qualified to prescribe scheduled medicines for the treatment of podiatric conditions.
Ming Jay is passionate about combining evidence-based modalities to address complex foot conditions for individuals from all walks of life. He takes pride in providing personalised, practical care with a no-nonsense approach.Outside of work, Ming Jay cherishes a quiet life with his wife and son. He maintains an active lifestyle and firmly believes that long-term health and mobility begins from the ground up.
Dr Dillon Radford
Podiatrist, Perth
Endorsed for Scheduled medicines
Dillon Radford graduated with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences after completing a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Microbiology and Immunology.
He undertook further advanced study and obtained his endorsement for scheduled medicines. This allows Dillon to prescribe antibiotics, perform cortisone injections and utilise other medicines in the field of podiatry, saving you time from seeing a GP and without delaying care.
His interests lie in ingrown nail surgeries, injection therapies and acute injuries, with the aim of improving your biomechanics to be as efficient as possible, no matter your level of activity. He takes pride in his holistic treatment and will strive to treat the underlying cause where possible to keep you happy and healthy.
Beyond his life at work, Dillon is passionate about sports, playing soccer and travelling for snowbaording. He enjoys exceeding physical and mental boundaries, a mentality he extends to the treatment of his patients with the ultimate goal of improving your wellbeing in all walks of life.
Dr Antonio Ruffo
Podiatrist, Perth
Antonio Ruffo graduated with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences along with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, majoring in Medical Science.
Antonio practices in all areas of podiatry, with a keen interest in sporting, paediatric and diabetic conditions of the lower limbs. He prides himself in using evidence-based treatment methods and technology to get all individuals back on their feet, feeling healthy and achieving their goals.
He has competed nationally in Fencing (yes the sport!) for the past seven years which has driven his passion for all sporting conditions and developed an appreciation for the toll a condition or injury can have on those competing at a high level. He also plays social soccer and loves spending his free time with family and friends.
Dr Sharlene Vu
Podiatrist, Perth
Sharlene Vu graduated with her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences along with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, majoring in Medical Science.
She practices in all areas of general podiatry with a keen interest in sports or activity-related pain, ingrown toenail management and surgery, and diabetic foot health.
Sharlene comes from a family who had suffered various foot problems, and knows exactly how painful, and sometimes distressing they can be. She is passionate about keeping up to date with the latest treatment pathways to provide you with the best care possible.
When not in the clinic, she loves to stay active by playing indoor soccer, squash, or really any sport that involves lots of running! She also enjoys photography or just having a laugh with friends and family.
Shari Norrish
Practice Manager
Shari has decades of experience working in front-of-house administrative and back-of-house management roles within the medical industry. She is "the glue that holds us all together" and in 2022 received the Practice Manager Of The Year award by the Internationally recognised Hive Practice Business Coaching.
Shari has three adult children and three beautiful grandchildren. She loves spending her spare time with her family and travelling the world with her partner Pat. She is also a mad keen West Coast Eagles supporter.
Lidia D'Opera
front office administrator
After having worked in the corporate space for over 20 years, Lidia has now taken the opportunity to join the Foot Clinic to focus on what she loves most: community and customer service. In her spare time Lidia is an accomplished photographer. She has travelled extensively, photographing the people she meets, some of her collections being published and displayed in competitions. Lidia is also active in the square dance community here in Perth, both as a participant and a Committee member.
Darcey McCarthy-Gregory
front office administrator
Darcey has worked in administration and other customer service-based roles for over 10 years and prides herself in giving excellent customer service. In 2023 Darcey took the leap and moved to Australia from England, spending her first year in Melbourne before moving over to Perth. Darcey loves to explore new places and even spent a short time living and working in China. In her free time Darcey enjoys Pilates, spending time with friends and trying out cafes on the hunt for the best almond croissant and coffee!
