Dr. Denis Cheong

Dr Denis Cheong is a General Surgeon who currently practises at the PanAsia Surgery Group in Orchard and Joo Chiat. He is also a visiting consultant at Thomson Specialists (Thomson Medical Centre) . With over 20 years of experience, Dr Cheong specialises in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery. He treats anal disorders such as haemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, and performs laparoscopic treatment for colon and rectal cancers. He also manages diverticular disease and gallbladder disorders, performs hernia repair and thyroid surgery. Dr Cheong graduated from the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He then pursued further training in General Surgery, obtaining his Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1989. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through his multiple Health Manpower Development Program (HMDP) awards, which allowed him to train at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Cleveland Clinic Florida, St Mark's Hospital in London, Karolinska Institute, Uppsala University in Sweden, and various Australian centres (Australasian Endosurgery Centre in Brisbane and Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney) specialising in laparoscopic and colorectal surgery . Prior to entering private practice, Dr Cheong held the position of Senior Consultant in the General Surgery department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in developing the hospital's colorectal surgery serv