Kerry May is a registered Podiatrist with over 30 years of experience in public and private health care. Kerry remains deeply committed to Podiatry through continuous learning, professional mentoring, and active involvement with key professional bodies. Most recently, she served as the Deputy Chair of Wounds 2024, the national conference for health professionals dedicated to preventing and caring for wounds. Kerry holds a Bachelor of Podiatry, a Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training, a Master of Gerontology, and an Executive MBA (Distinction).
Kerry’s notable tenure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) spanned 13 years, where she served as the Podiatry Manager and Diabetic Foot Unit Coordinator. During her time at RMH, she established a Diabetic Foot Unit to provide evidence-based management for patients with diabetes-related foot complications, facilitated by a multidisciplinary team focused on limb preservation and enhancing patient quality of life. Kerry has represented Allied Health to the Australian Wound Management Association, was a founding member of the Advanced Practicing Podiatrist – High-Risk Foot Group, an inaugural Member of the Wounds Australia Board (and the current Chair of the Board), and a member of the Victorian Clinical Council Executive. Kerry is passionate about resilience in healthcare workers, delivering effective services to improve patient experiences and outcomes, and fostering lifelong learning for herself and others.
Kerry considers it a privilege to serve her community by providing exemplary podiatric care.
Outside the Podiatry clinic, Kerry is actively involved in her children’s sports commitments, ferrying her two boys to their various activities. As a long-time Bayside community member, Kerry looks forward to contributing to the excellent foot health of Bayside residents.
Location: Highett