- Tanjong Katong Secondary School – 1992-1996
- Temasek Junior College – 1997-1998
- National University of Singapore – 1999-2004
Our Philosophy At Ark Surgical Practice
In the story of Noah’s Ark, a particular challenge was given to Noah. To build something that is state of the art and beyond the comprehension of any layperson, himself included. This is the same as today’s healthcare landscape. A rapidly evolving sector with an overload of information doesn’t allow for simple decisions to be made easily.
Ark Surgical Practice aims to provide reliable care that is available to everyone. Our specialist healthcare team is approachable and committed to providing timely consultations to empower individuals with the ability to make informed choices.
Dr Chong Choon Seng
Medical Director & Senior Consultant SurgeonArk Surgical Practice is led by Dr. Chong Choon Seng, a senior consultant surgeon and former Program Director of the General Surgery Residency at NUHS. With over 10 years of expertise in colorectal and general surgery, Dr. Chong is dedicated to providing quality patient care.
Under the guidance of Dr Chong Choon Seng, the clinic provides one-stop surgical and non-surgical services for all colorectal, anal & abdominal conditions, including tumours, inflammatory diseases, hernias, and gastrointestinal disorders.
A genuine person who is compassionate towards his colleagues and patients alike, Dr Chong is also well-liked by the patients he has served, understanding the struggles they go through, especially cancer patients.
Meet Dr Chong Choon Seng
MBBS (NUS)
MRCS (Edinburgh)
Masters in Medicine (Surgery)(NUS)
FRCS (Edinburgh)
Being a respected expert in minimally invasive surgery, Dr Chong stays committed to achieving optimal surgical outcomes for all surgical conditions, ranging from haemorrhoids to cancer treatment.
Having trained in various skillsets including robotic and trans-anal platforms, Dr Chong is able to provide the ideal surgery for each individual and firmly believes in the saying: The right tool for every rightly identified problem.
He is also an academic surgeon and has over 100 publications while he served in NUS as an Associate Professor and was also appointed as an Assistant Dean in view of his contributions to teaching and research. Furthermore, being appointed as Programme Director for Surgery Residency in NUHS, he was privileged to have the opportunity to serve others in honing their surgical skills and grateful to have mentored many in the values needed for a surgeon.
Education
Academic Qualifications
- 8 GCE ‘O’ Levels – 1996
- 4 GCE ‘A’ Levels – 1998
- 2 ‘S’ papers (Mathematics and Physics) – 1998
- M.B.B.S (NUS) – 2004
- Member Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) – 2008
- Masters in Medicine (Surgery) (NUS) – 2013
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) – 2013
Specialty Board and Certification
- Singapore Medical Council (08 April 2004, #11716A)
- Specialist Accreditation Board (28 Nov 2013)
- Certified ACLS instructor (Mar 2009)
- Certified ATLS instructor (Aug 2011)
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, NUS
2016 -2021
Assistant Dean (Enterprise), School of Medicine, NUS
2019 – 2022
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, NUS
2021 – 2022
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, NUS
2023 – Present
Non-Academic Appointments
Division of Colorectal Surgery, NUHS
Senior Consultant
2020 – 2022
Colorectal Cancer Tumour Group, NCIS
Surgical Oncologist
2017 – 2022
Colorectal Surgery, Alex Campus, NUHS
Visiting Consultant
2020 – 2022
Colorectal Surgery, NTFGH, NUHS
Visiting Consultant
2018 – Present
Colorectal Surgery, NUH, NUHS
Visiting Consultant
2020 – Present
Ark Surgical Practice, Mt Elizabeth Hospital, IHH Healthcare, Singapore.
Medical Director & Senior Consultant
2023 – Present
Previous Academic / Non-Academic Positions Held
2009 to 2016
Appointed Clinical Tutor and Auxiliary tutor for CSFP II
2010 to 2016
Appointed Clinical Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
2014 to 2017
Phase III Surgery Track co-coordinator
2015
MBBS Theory Examination Committee (Surgery Track)
2015 to 2022
Clinical Lead for Curriculum Development for Gastroenterology and Hepatology Systems-Based Workgroup
2016 to 2019
Phase V Surgery Track Coordinator, Surgery
2017 to 2019
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Surgery
2014 to 2022
Department Lead (Robotics in Colorectal Surgery), NUH
contact us
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Our Clinic Locations
Ark Surgical Practice – Mouth Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth, #17-01
Singapore 228510
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12:30pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Ark Surgical Practice – Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-34
Singapore 329563
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12:30pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed