Clinic Details
- Clinic : Crest Surgical Practice
- Phone : (65) 6908 9800
- Address : 3 Mount Elizabeth, #12-12, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510
Dr Lee Kuok Chung
Dr Lee Kuok Chung – Colorectal Surgeon In Singapore
Dr. Lee Kuok Chung is a general surgeon with a specialised focus on colorectal surgery, currently serving patients at Crest Surgical Practice within Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
Dr. Lee’s academic journey began with the completion of his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He further honed his surgical expertise by earning fellowship recognition from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS). Dr. Lee’s commitment to excellence led him to pursue advanced training in robotic surgery for colorectal cancer at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Korea.
Before transitioning to private practice, Dr. Lee made significant contributions as a dedicated surgeon in the Colorectal Division of General Surgery at both National University Hospital (NUH) and Alexandra Hospital (AH).
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Lee Kuok Chung is a highly specialized surgeon, focusing primarily on colorectal cancer surgery. He specialized in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic approaches. Furthermore, he is recognized for his expertise in treating various benign perianal conditions, such as hemorrhoids/piles, anal fistulas, and perianal abscesses.
Dr. Lee’s extensive training also extends to endoscopy, making him proficient in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy, particularly for cancer screening purposes. Notably, Dr. Lee stands out as one of the few surgeons capable of performing complex polyp removal through colonoscopy, employing advanced techniques like Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
Professional Appointments & Committee Memberships
Dr Lee is a keen educator and served as the Chief Convenor for final year medical students. He was in addition a core committee member of the NUH General Surgery Residency Programme.
Dr Lee holds the position of Visiting Consultant at NUH despite moving to private practice, where he continues to contribute to public health care and medical education.
Dr Lee Kuok Chung is a Senior Consultant, Colorectal Surgeon at Crest Surgical Practice within Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. He specializes in Oncological Colorectal Surgery and benign perianal conditions and has been in the industry for almost 20 years.
Dr Lee’s academic journey began with the completion of his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He further honed his surgical expertise by earning fellowship recognition from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS). Dr Lee’s commitment to excellence led him to pursue advanced training in robotic surgery for colorectal cancer at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Korea.
Before transitioning to private practice, Dr Lee made significant contributions as a dedicated surgeon in the Colorectal Division of General Surgery at both National University Hospital (NUH) and Alexandra Hospital (AH).
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Dr Lee’s academic qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2005.
- Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) in 2014.
- Robotic Surgery Training for Colorectal Cancer at Yonsei University College of Medicine (Korea) under the MOH Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP).
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Dr Lee Kuok Chung is a highly specialized surgeon, focusing primarily on colorectal cancer surgery. He specialized in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic approaches. Furthermore, he is recognized for his expertise in treating various benign perianal conditions, such as hemorrhoids/piles, anal fistulas, and perianal abscesses.
Dr Lee’s extensive training also extends to endoscopy, making him proficient in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy, particularly for cancer screening purposes. Notably, Dr. Lee stands out as one of the few surgeons capable of performing complex polyp removal through colonoscopy, employing advanced techniques like Endoscopic Mucosal Dissection (EMR) or Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS & COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Dr Lee holds the following appointments and committee memberships:
- Former Surgeon in the Colorectal Division of General Surgery at National University Hospital (NUH) and Alexandra Hospital (AH).
- Chief Convenor for final year medical students at NUH.
- Core Committee Member of the NUH General Surgery Residency Program.
- Visiting Consultant at NUH.
Articles reviewed by Dr Lee can be found here.
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