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Dr Rahul Gupta
Neuro surgeon
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f Fortis Hospital Noida, Noida, India27 Years of experience
Speaks: English, Hindi
USD 70 USD 50 for video consultation
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Best Neuro surgeon in Singapore
The combination of rigorous training, high standards,
and a focus on continuous improvement contributes to the excellent quality of
doctors and surgeons in Singapore.
Doctors and surgeons in Singapore undergo extensive
education and training, often earning their medical degrees from top
universities in Singapore or abroad. This includes a Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, followed by residency training.
After initial training, many pursue further
specialization through rigorous programs, including fellowships in their
respective fields.
All medical professionals must be registered with the Singapore
Medical Council (SMC) and hold a valid practicing certificate. This ensures
that they meet the standards set for medical practice in the country.
Doctors and surgeons are required to engage in ongoing
education and training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. This
includes attending workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Singaporean healthcare facilities adhere to strict
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includes comprehensive patient assessments and evidence-based treatment plans.
Hospitals often employ a team-based approach, where
doctors collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses,
physiotherapists, and pharmacists, to provide holistic patient care.
Many hospitals and medical institutions in Singapore
are accredited by international bodies, which reflect their commitment to
maintaining high standards. Hospitals also receive recognition for excellence
in various specialties.
Doctors in Singapore prioritize patient well-being,
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Many surgeons are skilled in using advanced
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helps improve treatment protocols and healthcare delivery.
Best Neuro surgeon Singapore (2)
Dr Ling Ji Min
Neuro surgeon
Verified
National Neuro Science Institute, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYears of experience
Speaks:
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In 2005, Dr. Ling received her degree from Scotland's Dundee University. He received his basic training in surgery in Singapore before pursuing specialised study in neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI). He is currently employed by the National Neuroscience Institute at CGH as Head of Service & Consultant, Neurosurgery. Dr. Ling is becoming increasingly interested in spinal procedures from a clinical and research perspective.
Qualification
- MB.ChB (United Kingdom)
- MRCS (Edinburgh)
- MMed Surg (Singapore)
- FRCS NS (Edinburgh)
Adj A/Prof Low Shiong Wen
Neuro surgeon
Verified
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYears of experience
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The National University of Singapore is where adjunct associate professor Low Shiong Wen earned his bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery (NUS). After completing postgraduate training in general surgery, he went on to earn the following postgraduate credentials in general surgery: Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) from the United Kingdom in 2007 and Masters in Medicine, M.Med(Surgery) in 2008. Later, he received specialised training in neurosurgery at the National University Hospital in Singapore. His two years of advanced neurosurgical study in the Neurosurgery Department at Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrookes Hospital), Cambridge, UK, were made possible by the Ministry of Health's (MOH) Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Fellowship Award, which he received in 2010. In order to establish the neurosurgical service at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), he came back to Singapore in 2012. The management of a wide range of neuro-trauma, neuro-oncologic, and neuro-vascular disorders are areas in which Adj A/Prof Low is skilled. He also has training in stereotactic radiosurgery, including the use of the gamma knife for trigeminal neuralgias, vascular malformations, and cerebral metastases. For stroke patients, he also performs microsurgical cerebral revascularization treatments. Additionally, he is quite interested in minimally invasive spine surgery. He has won multiple accolades for service excellence, including the CEO-CMB service quality award, which is given to healthcare professionals who continuously offer patients with excellent treatment. He has received numerous accolades and awards for his work in undergraduate teaching, including Best Undergraduate Tutor, Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, and Best Programme Tutor for General Surgery.
Qualification
- MBBS (S'pore)
- MRCS (UK)
- MMed (Surgery)
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) (Edin)
- FAMS (Neurosurgery)
- LLB(Hons)
