Our Hernia Surgeons

Dr Lee Ser Yee

Senior Consultant General & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeon

MBBS, MMed (Surgery), MSc, FAMS, FRCS(Ed), FACS

Founding member and former Senior Consultant at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Transplant Surgery

Former Director of the Laparoscopic programme and the Director of the Surgical Skills Training Program at the SingHealth Surgical Skills Centre

Dr Lee Ser Yee is an accomplished general surgeon with over 20 years of experience in managing complex abdominal conditions, including hernias. His expertise spans both advanced minimally invasive surgery and cancer care, with a strong focus on the pancreas, liver, and biliary system.

He completed his training in General Surgery, HPB Surgery, and Liver Transplantation at SGH and the National Cancer Centre, Singapore. He also holds two prestigious US fellowships—one in Advanced Laparoscopic HPB Surgery under Professor Daniel Cherqui at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, and another in Complex Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

With extensive surgical training and a patient-centred approach, Dr Lee works closely with each individual to develop a personalised treatment plan. He is committed to ensuring that every aspect of care is tailored to support both the condition and the patient’s overall well-being.

DR TAN WAH SIEW

Senior Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon

MBBS, MMed (Surgery), FAMS, FRCSEd

First female consultant colorectal surgeon in the history of SGH

Certified console surgeon of the da Vinci® robotic surgical system

Member of the Robotic Surgery Society of Singapore

Dr Tan Wah Siew is a senior colorectal and general surgeon with over 20 years of surgical experience, including extensive work in minimally invasive and robotic procedures. She was among the earliest female general surgeons in Singapore to be trained in robotic colorectal surgery.

Her expertise in advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques allows her to perform hernia repairs with greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times. Trained at St. James University Hospital in the UK, Dr Tan is well-equipped to manage simple and complex abdominal conditions. Patients can expect safe, effective, and personalised care tailored to their specific hernia needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Tan remains actively involved in surgical education, sharing her knowledge of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with surgical residents and international delegates.

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Our Clinic Location:

Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre

#08-07, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510

Tel	: 6454 0054
Fax	: 6764 0054
Email	: ask@surgicalassociates.sg

Gleneagles Medical Centre

#05-01, 6 Napier Road, Singapore 258499

Tel	: 6471 0054
Fax	: 6271 0054

Opening Hours:

Mon to Fri	: 9am to 5pm
Sat	: 9am to 1pm
Sun & PH	: By Appointment Only