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.