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Dr Victor Lee
Tswen Wen

Senior Consultant Surgeon

Dr Victor Lee is a surgeon based in Singapore who practises at Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital, Mount Alvernia Hospital and HMI Medical Centre. His speciality is in major surgeries involving the liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas.

Dr Tan Ek Khoon

Senior Consultant Surgeon

Mount Elizabeth Orchard 6737 8878

Gleneagles Hospital 6475 1488

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Biliary Conditions

Bile Duct Cancer

Gallbladder Conditions

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Mount Elizabeth Orchard 6737 8878

Gleneagles Hospital 6475 1488

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Liver Services

Pancreas Services

Biliary Services

Klatskin (Perihilar) Cancer Surgery

Gallbladder Services

Minimally Invasive / Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery

Hernia Services

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)

Mount Elizabeth Orchard 6737 8878

Gleneagles Hospital 6475 1488

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Mount Elizabeth Orchard 6737 8878

Gleneagles Hospital 6475 1488

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Dr Tan Ek Khoon

Dr Tan Ek Khoon

Senior Consultant Surgeon

MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), MPH (USA), FAMS (General Surgery)

Dr Tan Ek Khoon is a surgeon practising at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital. He was previously trained in the US and specialises in transplant oncology, advanced cancer surgery, using minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) techniques. Having contributed to dozens of medical publications, Dr Tan actively researches tumour biology, immunology, and novel cancer therapeutics to provide his patients with up-to-date treatments for optimal outcomes. Committed to personalized, multi-disciplinary care, he has earned multiple awards for service excellence.

General Surgery:
- Liver: Liver cancer, colorectal liver metastasis, and other liver tumours
- Pancreas: Pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
- Bile Duct: Bile duct cancer, bile duct stones, choledochal cysts
Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gallstone or gallbladder removal
- Kidney removal
- Liver surgery
- Hernia repair
- Pancreatic surgery

Member, Advisory Committee on Transplant
Chairperson & Member, National Organ Transplant Unit Liver Sub-committee
Executive Committee, Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (Singapore)
Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Director of Research, SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre
Clinical Asst Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
Clinical Asst Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Adjunct Instructor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Surgery Academic Clinical Programme
Content Expert, Clinical Teacher, and Clinical Practice Facilitator, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Member, Robotic Surgery Society of Singapore
Co-opted Board Member, Chapter of General Surgeons, College of Surgeons Singapore
Fellow, Academy of Medicine (Singapore)
Member, Mayo Clinic Alumni
Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh

Singapore Health Quality Service Award (Star), SingHealth 2023
Singapore Health Quality Service Award, SingHealth 2021
Service with a Heart Award, SingHealth 2020
10-year Long Service Award, SingHealth 2019
Young Investigator Award, Asia-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association 2019
Course Sponsorship Award, SingHealth Surgery Academic Clinical Program 2016
Overseas Research Training Fellowship, National Medical Research Council Singapore 2013
Best Clinical Tutor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 2013

2008
- Graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School
2012
- Obtained his Master of Medicine (Surgery) from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
2012 – 2024
- Joined the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS as a Clinical Lecturer
- Became Clinical Assistant Professor in 2022
2012 – 2016
- Completed advanced surgical training at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
- Awarded the National Medical Research Council Overseas Research Training Fellowship to study liver stem cells at the Ochsner Clinic, USA
2016
- Admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
2017
- Obtained his Master of Public Health with a Certificate in Health Finance and Management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
2017 – 2019
- American Society of Transplant Surgeons accredited Abdominal Transplant Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, USA
- Completed Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, USA
2012 - 2024
- Returned to SGH as a Consultant Surgeon and promoted to Senior Consultant Surgeon in 2023
2021
- Admitted as Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (Singapore)
2021 - 2024
- Joined Duke-NUS Medical School as Clinical Assistant Professor
2022
- Recognition as a Certified Abdominal Transplant Surgeon by American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
2023 - 2024
- Appointed Director of Research at SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre
2024 – Present
- Joined the Digestive & Liver Surgery Centre as Senior Consultant Surgeon with Dr Victor Lee

When Should You Visit Our Digestive & Liver Centre?

When Should You Visit Our Digestive & Liver Centre?

Persistent or worsening symptoms could signal an underlying condition. If you have been experiencing any of the following, it may be time to consult a HPB specialist:

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
Dark urine or pale-coloured stools
Swelling in the abdomen
Fever or chills without a clear cause
Persistent abdominal pain or discomfort
Abnormal tumour markers
Abnormal imaging findings

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