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Best Hepatologists in Singapore

Vaidam Health brings you the best Liver Specialists in Singapore. Based on the expertise and experience you seek in your doctor, choose from the 18+ skilled Liver Specialists in our network. You can trust us to help you find the caring and competent medical care you need.

Dr. Desmond Wai

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 26+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Desmond Wai is a gastroenterologist having more than 26 years of expertise.
Services provided by her includes liver diseases, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, endoscopy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Helicobacter pylori infection.
At the National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr. Wai earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1994. In 1998, he earned his Master of Medicine (MMed), joined the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP), and became a member of both organisations.
Dr. Wai enjoys doing research for science the most. In major journals including Hepatology, Liver Transplantation, American Journal of Gastroenterology, Gut, Liver International, American Journal of Medicine, Aliment Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and GI Endoscopy, he has published more than 90 full articles.
His research and studies on viral hepatitis B and C, endoscopy, and liver transplantation have all been made possible by his interest in liver illnesses. In peer-reviewed medical journals like Hepatology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology, and Alimentary Pharmaceutics and Therapeutics, more than 80 medical articles were also published. Dr. Wai has also written three book chapters on digestive and liver disorders.
Dr. Desmond Wai is fluent in English, Hokkien, Malay, Mandarin, and Teochew.

Cirrhosis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Helicobacter Pylori Infection Irritable Bowel Syndrome Liver Diseases Liver Cancer Viral Hepatitis

Dr. Ooi Choon Jin

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 25+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Ooi Choon Jin is a gastroenterologist having more than 25 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes nutrition and the treatment of conditions involving the stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder and bile duct. He regularly conducts operations like balloon-assisted enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy, and colonoscopy.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) awarded Dr. Ooi a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1989. In 1994, he received his higher degree from the Royal College of Physicians in the UK. He belongs to the Edinburgh branch of the Royal College of Physicians in the UK. He received his training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in the USA's Centre for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Unit from 1998 to 2000.
From 2011 to 2015, Dr. Ooi served as the president of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore's Chapter of Gastroenterologists. Additionally, he held the position of clinical associate professor at NUS's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Dr. Ooi's research interests include problems caused by the helicobacter pylori bacteria, malabsorption, and inflammatory bowel diseases such ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
He has published articles in a number of journals, including the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics, Singapore Medical Journal, Annals of Academic Medicine (Singapore), Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Pathology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroenterology, and Current Opinion in Gastroenterology..
Dr. Ooi Choon Jin is fluent in English, Malay, and Mandarin.

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Dr. Robert Lo Su Chun

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 20+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Robert Lo Su Chun is a gastroenterologist having more than 20 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes performing screening, diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including polyp removal and haemostatic procedures. He also performs PEG insertion and video capsule endoscopy, and many more.
In 1998, Dr. Robert Lo Su Chun received his degree from the National University of Ireland. In the United Kingdom, he completed postgraduate specialist training in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology, which included a year at the renowned Birmingham Liver Unit where he improved his management skills for difficult liver illnesses. In 2010, he received his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT, UK).
Dr. Robert Lo Su Chun is a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP UK), and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin) (FEBGH). For his study in liver medicine, the University of Leicester awarded him a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Dr. Robert Lo Su Chun is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and Malay.

Colon Cancer Screening General Gastroenterology Liver Diseases Abdominal Pain Hepatitis A, B, C Gastritis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Peptic Ulcers

Dr. Vincent Lai

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 20+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Vincent Lai is a gastroenterologist having more than 20 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes the adaptive and innate immunity in patients with liver disease, particularly in patients with viral hepatitis and liver failure.
He has received training in therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which enables him to manage difficult gastrointestinal bleeding, remove big colon polyps, and treat bile duct stones, pancreatic stones, and severe bile duct striations.
Dr. Lai graduated with his bachelor's degree from the University of Sheffield in the UK in 1993. He then attended the University of Birmingham in the UK for an additional five years of hepatology specialised training (liver, gall bladder, and bile duct).
He was exposed to general and transplant hepatology, particularly the treatment of acute liver failure and viral hepatitis, while working at one of the biggest liver transplant centres in Europe.
In England, the Specialist Accreditation Board granted him accreditation in gastroenterology in 2006. In 2007, the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom awarded him a Doctor of Philosophy degree for his investigation into hepatic immunity in viral hepatitis. During this time, he was also actively involved in the treatment of patients with acute liver failure and liver dialysis.
He actively participates in both cadaveric and living donor liver transplantation in his Singapore practise.
From 2006 until 2008, Dr. Lai worked as a consultant hepatologist at the Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he helped to establish services for viral hepatitis. He participated actively in medical research throughout his employment and received a grant from the Trust to research patients with liver infections.
In the fields of viral immunology and acute liver failure, he has published widely.
Dr. Vincent Lai is fluent in Cantonese, English, Malay/Indonesian, and Mandarin.

Liver failure Viral hepatitis Liver transplantation

Dr. Shim Hang Hock

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 12+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Shim Hang Hock is a gastroenterologist having more than 12 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes capsule endoscopy, colon cancer screening, general gastroenterology, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, small bowel enteroscopy and therapeutic endoscopy. He is particularly interested in screening for gut cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Dr. Shim graduated with a bachelor's degree in medicine from the University of Southampton in the UK in 2007 and was certified as a gastrointestinal specialist in 2015. In 2016, the Ministry of Health in Singapore granted him a scholarship through the Healthcare Manpower Development Programme to pursue an advanced fellowship at Calgary, Canada, one of the largest inflammatory bowel disease centres in the world, under the guidance of Professors Remo Panaccione and Cynthia Seow.
In prestigious medical journals, Dr. Shim has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, he has been asked to review articles for medical publications and is actively participating in a number of clinical trials. These showcase his clinical competence in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly in the treatment of patients with complex conditions, the utilisation of cutting-edge medicines, and the effects of pregnancy on IBD.
Dr. Shim participates in medical advisory boards and is frequently invited to lecture at and serve as faculty at local and regional medical conferences.
He is a strong proponent of patient-centered, holistic care, is well-liked by his patients, and has earned numerous service-related honours for his commitment to providing excellent care.
Dr. Shim Hang Hock is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, English, Malay, and Mandarin.

Capsule Endoscopy Colon Cancer Screening General Gastroenterology Hepatology Inflammatory Bowel Disease Small Bowel Enteroscopy Therapeutic Endoscopy Peptic Ulcers

Dr. Chong Chern Hao

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 12+ Designation: Consultant at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore

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Dr. Chong Chern Hao is a gastroenterologist having more than 12 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes digestive cancer screening and liver disorders.
Dr. Chong earned a dean's list diploma from the University of Malaya in 2009. He began his basic medical training in Singapore as a house officer and later completed the National University Health System (NUHS) Residency Program there to receive his speciality training in internal medicine and gastroenterology. In 2013, he earned the UK's Master of Medicine (MMed) and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) degrees. He was accepted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore in 2016 and recognised by the Ministry of Health as a specialist in gastroenterology.
He was hired by Woodlands Health Campus as one of the first few medical specialists to help with hospital operation planning after completing his training. In 2017, he oversaw the WHC medical staff as they tested the first medical ward. The Service Excellence Award was given to Dr. Chong in 2019 in recognition of his contributions to the hospital.
In order to avoid illness development, Dr. Chong emphasizes disease prevention, early identification, and early treatment. He also believes in providing end-to-end seamless care for all patients. He speaks frequently about liver disease awareness in general practitioner seminars and is an active member of the National Foundation of Digestive Disease (NFDD). Due of his holistic approach, his patients really like him.
Dr. Chong Chern Hao is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese and Hakka.

Abdominal Pain Gastritis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Peptic Ulcers Liver Disorders

Dr. Nigel Tan Chun Han

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 10+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Dr. Nigel Tan Chun Han has over 10 years of experience as a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon.
His interests are Liver cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Cancers, Liver Transplantation and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Nigel Tan Chun Han has completed his MBBS (2012) and M.Med (2018) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received MRCS (UK) in 2014 and FRCS (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Nigel Tan Chun Han is well-versed in English and Malay.

Surgical Oncology (Hepatobiliary ＆ Pancreatic Surgery).

Dr. Tay Wee Ming

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 10+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Dr. Tay Wee Ming is a trained Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon has +10 years of expertise.
His interests are Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Trauma, intensive care surgery, biliary tract surgery, hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (Singapore) and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Tay Wee Ming has completed his MBBS from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received FRCS (UK) and MRCS (UK).
Dr. Tay Wee Ming is well-versed in English and Malay.

Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr. Gao Yujia

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 11+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Dr. Gao Yujia is a trained Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon with over 11 years of experience.
His interests are hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and liver transplant surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association of Singapore, the Society of Transplantation, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Gao Yujia has completed his MBBS (2011) and M.Med (2017) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received MRCS (UK) in 2013 and FRCS (UK) in 2019.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Gao Yujia is well-versed in English and Malay.

Organ Transplantation.

Dr. Pang Ning Qi

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 12+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Dr. Pang Ning Qi is a qualified Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon with more than 12 years of experience.
His interests are Adult Liver Transplantation Programme, Hepatobiliary ＆ Pancreatic Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery ＆ Liver Transplantation.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association of Singapore and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Pang Ning Qi has completed his MBBS (2010) and M.Med (2016) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received MRCS (UK) in 2012 and FRCS (UK) in 2018.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Pang Ning Qi is well-versed in English and Malay.

Organ Transplantation and Surgery.

Dr. Ng Jing Yu

Colo-Rectal Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 12+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Dr. Ng Jing Yu is a Colo-Rectal Surgeon has more than 12 years of experience.
His interests are Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Society of Colorectal Surgeons, the Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Ng Jing Yu has completed his MBBS and M.Med from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received MRCS (UK) and FRCS (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Ng Jing Yu is well-versed in English and Malay.

Colorectal Surgery.

Dr. Thng Yongxian

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 14+ Designation: Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon Dr. Thng Yongxian has more than 14 years of experience.
His interests are General Surgery, Hepatobiliary ＆ Pancreatic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (Singapore), the International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association, the International Laparoscopic Liver Society and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Thng Yongxian has completed his MBBS (2008) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received FRCS (UK) in 2017.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Thng Yongxian is well-versed in English and Malay.

Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery.

Prof. Krishnakumar Madhavan

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 20+ Designation: Senior Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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With +20 years of experience, Prof. Krishnakumar Madhavan is a deck Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon.
His interests are Adult Liver Transplantation Programme, Hepatobiliary ＆ Pancreatic Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery ＆ Liver Transplantation.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association of Singapore, the Society of Transplantation, Singapore, the International Liver Transplant Society, the International Hepato pancreato biliary Association, the Asia-Pacific Hepato pancreato biliary Association and the Singapore Medical Association.
Prof. Krishnakumar Madhavan has completed his MBBS and MS from the PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
He received MRCS (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Prof. Krishnakumar Madhavan is well-versed in English.

Organ Transplantation and Surgical Oncology.

Ass. Prof. Glenn Kunnath Bonney

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 20+ Designation: Senior Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Ass. Prof. Glenn Kunnath Bonney is a board-certified Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
His interests are Adult Liver Transplantation Programme, Hepatobiliary ＆ Pancreatic Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery ＆ Liver Transplantation.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association of Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Hepato pancreato biliary Association and the Singapore Medical Association.
Ass. Prof. Glenn Kunnath Bonney has completed his MBBS (2002) and MD (2008) from the University of Leeds, UK.
He received MRCS (UK) in 2006 and FRCS (UK) in 2014.
Ass. Prof. Glenn Kunnath Bonney is well-versed in English and Malay.

Organ Transplantation and Surgical Oncology.

Ass. Prof. Alfred Kow Wei Chieh

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon, Singapore, Singapore Years of Experience: 20+ Designation: Senior Consultant at National University Health System, Singapore

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Ass. Prof. Alfred Kow Wei Chieh is a knowledgeable Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon with more than 20 years of experience.
His interests are Pancreatic surgery, liver surgery and biliary surgery.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Hepatopancreatobiliary Association of Singapore, the Society of Transplantation, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Association.
Ass. Prof. Alfred Kow Wei Chieh has completed his MBBS and M.Med (2005) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
He received FRCS (UK, 2005) and MRCS (UK).
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Ass. Prof. Alfred Kow Wei Chieh is well-versed in English and Malay.

Organ Transplantation and Surgical Oncology.

Frequently Asked Questions

The different specialists in the Hepatology department may include the following:

Hepatologists specialize in the treatment of health conditions related to the liver, such as alcohol-related liver disease, hepatitis, liver cancer, etc.
Pediatric Hepatologists treat infants, children, and teens with gastrointestinal (GI), liver, and biliary diseases.
Transplant Hepatologists focus on the treatment of end-stage liver disease and its complications before and after liver transplantation.

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

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Imaging scans (X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, and bone scans)
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