Filipino Foot Doctor Presents Study on Ingrown Toenails

The Philippine delegation to IFFAS 2024. From left: Drs. John Lacorda (SPMC), Kirby Lim (CHH), Nathania Mercado Pineda-Obias (MMC), Patrick Ian Alvarez (CHH), Chinkin (POFAS Vice President), Carlo Angelo Borbon (MMC), Prof. Hong-Geun Jung (KUMC), Ai Gamboa (SLMC), Emiliano Tablante (SLMC), Adrian Tablante (Pampanga). Paulo Sales (BMC), and Gwen Co (JRRMMC). Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are represented!

Diabetic Foot Session (From top left): Drs. Lew Schon, Bi O Jeong, Rajesh Simon, Thiruppathy Visalakshi Raja, Hak Jun Kim, Marut Arunakul, Yeok Gu Hwang, Sihyun Park, Se Jin Park, and Chinkin.

West Jakarta Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Langga Sintong

Catching up with giants in Foot and Ankle Surgery. From left: Drs. Cristian Ortiz (Chile) François Lintz (France) and Yeap Ewe Juan (Malaysia)

Dr. Chinkin Coruña from Bacolod City, Philippines, was one of 112 podium speakers from all over the world. He delivered a lecture on ingrown toenails in diabetic patients in Coex, Seoul, South Korea for the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies Congress.

“There are many ways to treat ingrown toenails. We can leave them alone, we can maintain healthy nail hygiene, and we can do proven procedures to alleviate the suffering of patients,” says Dr. Coruña. He continues, “We have so much to learn and teach from our busy patient census in the Philippines. I am very glad that we have participants from six continents attending this event. It’s truly a highlight for 2024, and an honor to be here for the country.”