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Dr. Richard Chew 周庆发医生

Dr. Richard Chew 周庆发医生

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Dr. Richard Chew 周庆发医生

Dr. Richard Chew 周庆发医生

General Surgery specialist · Breast cancer, Gastric cancer, Intestinal cancers

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) — Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS) — Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow

Farrer Park Hospital · Singapore, Singapore · ≈1h 50m direct from Jakarta

30 years treating patients

Speaks Mandarin

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About Dr. Richard

Dr. Richard treats Breast cancer, Gastric cancer, Intestinal cancers.

Dr. Richard Chew is a highly experienced general surgeon with decades of clinical expertise in surgical oncology and minimally invasive procedures. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore in 1975, followed by a Master of Medicine (Surgery) in 1979. In the same year, he achieved Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also been a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore since 1984. Early in his career, Dr. Chew gained international exposure as a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital and the Japan Cancer Centre in 1981. He subsequently practiced at the National University Hospital, Singapore before transitioning into private practice in 1987. Dr. Chew’s clinical expertise spans a broad range of surgical conditions, with particular focus on breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and thyroid disorders. He is also skilled in gastrointestinal endoscopy and hernia surgery, as well as laparoscopic procedures, especially for gallbladder diseases. With his extensive experience and commitment to patient care, Dr. Chew continues to provide comprehensive surgical management for both benign and malignant conditions. Not specified Not specified Visiting Fellowship — Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan Visiting Fellowship — Japan Cancer Centre, Japan

Conditions Treated

Breast cancerGastric cancerIntestinal cancersHerniaGallbladder diseasesThyroid disorders

Procedure Focus

  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Thyroid surgery

Credentials

  • Not specified
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS) — Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow

Where Dr. Richard practises.

Farrer Park Hospital
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Farrer Park Hospital

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Singapore, Singapore · ≈1h 50m direct from Jakarta

Modern integrated healthcare facility combining hospital and specialist medical services in a smart hospital-hotel environment, offering personalised care, advanced technology, and holistic treatment.

Known for

Integrated hospital with 200+ specialist medical center · 220-bed acute care facility with advanced surgical suites · Comprehensive executive health screening programs · Direct MRT access for convenient outpatient services

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia · Chinese · English

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