Cesarean section in Singapore

Chia Yin Nin

Women's health · Singapore

Dr Chia Yin Nin is a gynaecological oncologist practising in Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. Her clinical expertise includes the screening and treatment of gynaecological cancers, such as of the cervix, uterus, ovary, fallopian tubes and vulva, and precancer gynaecological diseases. Other conditions include abnormal pap smears, heavy menses, irregular menses, menstrual cramps, ovarian cysts, uterine prolapse (sagging of the womb) and vagina infections. Dr Chia performs complex pelvic surgeries, such as open, laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic surgeries. She performed the first laparoscopic radical hysterectomy in Singapore in 2011. Dr Chia completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the National University of Singapore. She was awarded the Hoops Medal for a distinction in obstetrics and gynaecology and the Singapore Medical Association Bronze medal for excellent academic achievement for her MBBS. In 2008, she obtained her certification in gynaecology oncology from the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr Chia was formerly the deputy head of the Department of Gynaecological Oncology and the head of the gynaecological cancer unit of the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at the Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH). Dr Chia is the president for the Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology of Singapore and council member of the gynaecology oncology subsection of the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Singapore. She is one of the founding members and council members of the Asian Society of Gynaecologic Oncology. Dr Chia also sits on the editorial board for the Journal of Gynaecologic Oncology. Aside from clinical work, Dr Chia was an adjunct assistant professor at the Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore where she received numerous teaching awards for her exemplary teaching. Dr Chia's research interests include gynaecological cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, and has participated in related landmark clinical trials. For instance, she was the principal investigator for the multicentre Bayer ovarian cancer 12007 study.

Dr Wong Mun TatMRCOG

Women's health · Singapore

Dr. Wong Mun Tat is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Thomson Women's Clinic and Thomson Specialists Woodleigh (Women's Health). He has dedicated his career to pregnancy care and women's health, providing comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological services for women across different stages of life. His clinical practice encompasses antenatal care, childbirth, women's preventive healthcare, and the management of both routine and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Wong has extensive experience in clinical and surgical obstetrics, including antenatal ultrasound, natural childbirth, assisted vaginal delivery, and a wide range of gynaecological surgical procedures. Beyond pregnancy care, he has a strong interest in preventive women's healthcare, advocating regular cervical cancer screening, pelvic ultrasound, mammography, HPV vaccination, healthy lifestyle practices, and the early detection of gynaecological cancers. He also specializes in menopause management and caring for women with high-risk obstetric conditions. After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Wong completed his internship and residency at the National University Hospital, Singapore, before undergoing specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He subsequently became a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom) and was admitted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. His holistic, patient-centered approach enables him to provide individualized care that supports women's health from adolescence through pregnancy, menopause, and beyond.

Dr. Ang Pek San LawrenceMRCOG

Women's health · Singapore

Dr. Ang Pek San Lawrence is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Thomson Women's Clinic (Sembawang) with more than 20 years of clinical experience in women's healthcare. He provides comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological services, offering individualized care from pre-pregnancy planning and antenatal care to childbirth, postnatal care, and the management of a wide range of gynaecological conditions. His patient-centred approach focuses on delivering safe, evidence-based treatment while supporting women throughout every stage of their reproductive journey. Dr. Ang has a special interest in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, particularly the treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. He performs advanced laparoscopic procedures, including myomectomy to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus and hysterectomy when clinically indicated. In obstetrics, he manages both routine and high-risk pregnancies, providing antenatal care, postnatal care, obstetric interventions, and Caesarean section deliveries to ensure the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby. Dr. Ang graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore. He subsequently obtained postgraduate specialist qualifications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom), the National University of Singapore, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. His extensive training and decades of experience enable him to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care across both obstetrics and gynaecology.

Dr. Cheng Hung HenryMRCOG

30+ years of experience · Women's health · Singapore

Dr Cheng Hung Henry is an obstetrician and gynaecologist practising at Astra Women's Specialists, in Novena and Bishan. Dr Cheng has over three decades of experience in the field. He is a leading expert in Foetal Medicine , with extensive training and expertise in high-risk pregnancy , prenatal diagnostics, and obstetric care. Dr Cheng’s specialities include prenatal diagnostic services, ultrasound scanning, and comprehensive obstetric care. He also has a keen interest in computer software and electronic medical equipment, contributing to the development and advisory of medical technologies used both in Singapore and internationally. Dr Cheng completed his basic medical degree at the University of Malaya in 1982. He received specialist training in Singapore and furthered his expertise by obtaining a post-graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Dr Cheng trained in Foetal Medicine under Professor Kypros Nicolaides at the Harris Birthright Research Centre, Kings College Hospital in London, a leading institution in the field. His research data with Professor Nicolaides laid the groundwork for the OSCAR test, now used worldwide for first trimester Down’s syndrome screening. Dr Cheng also conducted further research at University College London and the University of Nottingham, contributing extensively to scientific publications. Before establishing his private practice, Dr Cheng served as a senior consultant at the Singapore General Hospital's Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,