Podiatrist
Yovena is a graduate podiatrist with a strong biomedical and podiatric medicine background, bringing an evidence-based and patient-centred approach to care. She completed her Bachelor of Biomedicine at La Trobe University, followed by a Master of Biomedical and Health Sciences at Monash University, before relocating to Perth to complete her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at The University of Western Australia.
Yovena has gained experience across hospital and private practice settings, developing a well-rounded and holistic approach to patient care. She is interested in all aspects of podiatry, including diabetes-related foot care, high-risk foot conditions, skin and nail conditions, wound management, and long-term foot health management. Her clinical approach is centred on patient education, preventative care, and delivering compassionate, patient-focused treatment to support long-term outcomes.
4 Things you might not know about Yovena:
- She originally moved from South Africa and has lived in Melbourne and Perth
- She loves cooking and trying new recipes
- Music, reading, movies and TV shows are her favourite ways to unwind
- She loves to travel and hopes to explore more of the world in the future