Dr. Chong Kian Tai 张建泰医生

Dr. Chong Kian Tai (张建泰医生) is a certified Urologist specializing in general urology and complex urologic cancers, with extensive expertise in prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular, and penile cancers. He is highly skilled in a full spectrum of surgical approaches, including traditional open surgery, advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic “keyhole” surgery, and da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems. \n\nDr. Chong completed his advanced Clinical Urologic-Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, USA in 2009. His clinical expertise includes precision diagnostics and minimally invasive cancer treatment, with a focus on improving oncologic outcomes while preserving organ function. His key procedures include MRI-ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy, bladder cystoscopy with narrow-band imaging (NBI), robotic partial nephrectomy, and robotic radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection. He also manages benign prostate enlargement (BPH) using minimally invasive therapies such as UroLift, Rezum, and Prolieve, as well as kidney stone disease using retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). \n\nPrior to private practice, Dr. Chong served at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) as Consultant, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Co-Director of Urologic Oncology, and Director of Research. He managed urologic cancer databases and tissue repositories and played a key role in multidisciplinary cancer care. He also served as an advisory panel member at the Singapore Cancer Society to improve prostate cancer awareness and survivorship programs. \n\nDr. Chong has an extensive research background, including molecular oncology research in prostate cancer immunology in Seattle, USA, supported by SWOG and A*STAR. He was a founding member of the Singapore Urological Cancer Consortium and has led multiple research initiatives in precision medicine, biomarker development, imaging, and biomedical device innovation. \n\nHe has also held leadership roles in multidisciplinary care, including chairing urology cancer tumor boards, support programs, and advanced care planning teams, contributing to holistic patient-centered cancer management. Not specified Not specified Urologic-Oncology Fellowship — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA, 2009