Dr. Chong Chern Hao

Dr Chong Chern Hao is a Gastroenterologist currently practising at Acorn Gastroenterology in Farrer Park, Napier, Telok Kurau Road, Orchard, and Thomson Specialists (TMC) . With extensive experience in hepatology (liver disease), Dr Chong has managed a wide range of cases and contributed to numerous clinical trials, including those involving viral hepatitis B and C, liver cirrhosis, and liver transplantation. He is also trained in advanced endoscopic techniques such as enhanced imaging endoscopy and water-immersion colonoscopy, a specialised method that improves success rates in challenging procedures and enhances detection of colon cancer. His areas of practice include general gastroenterology , digestive cancer screening, and liver disorders. He has subspecialty interests in fatty liver, viral hepatitis, liver cancer, and other liver-related disorders. Dr Chong also manages gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). His procedures include capsule endoscopy , diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and procedural sedation. Dr Chong graduated from the University of Malaya in 2009 as a Dean’s List student and began his medical career in Singapore as a house officer. He then pursued specialist training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology under the National University Health System (NUHS) Residency Program, earning his Membership of the Royal Coll