Daphne Metellus (she/her)

 
 

Hometown

Hamilton, NJ

 

Medical School

MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ

 

Additional Degrees

BA in Biology with a minor in Sociology from Rutgers University

 
 

What are some of your interests in medicine?

Health disparities, global health and preventative medicine

What are some of your interests outside of medicine?

Outside of medicine I enjoy traveling, shopping, trying new foods and spending time with my family

If you weren’t a doctor, what would you be doing?

If I were not a doctor I would be an elementary school teacher or teaching English to students in another country

What do you like most about Lakeside Family Medicine?

I love our patient population and supportive faculty

Tell us one random fact

When I was little, I wanted to be the next Janet Jackson

What's your favorite spot or place to visit in Florida?

I love going to the beach (Rivera Beach has been my favorite so far) and trying the many amazing restaurants South Florida has to offer

What is your favorite ice cream?

Cookies and Cream

What are your plans for right after residency and for years in the future?

After residency I would like to work with the underserved populations and continue to participate in medical mission trips.