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Dr Chong Choon Seng is Senior Consultant colorectal and general surgeon in Singapore. He is the Medical Director of Ark Surgical Practice:[1], a specialist clinic operating at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre (Orchard) and Mount Alvernia Hospital in Singapore. He specialises in advanced minimally invasive colorectal surgery, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, complex anorectal conditions, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Education and Academic Background

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Dr Chong completed his medical education and postgraduate surgical training in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and South Korea[2][3]

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) – Edinburgh
  • Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Surgery – National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) – Edinburgh
  • Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) – Specialist in General Surgery

Dr Chong received a Health Manpower Development Plan Award and completed advanced fellowship training at Samsung Medical Center, South Korea, one of the most prestigious cancer centers in Asia, where he trained in robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgeries for colorectal cancers.

During his tenure in public academic medicine, Dr Chong served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, where he authored over 100 peer-reviewed medical publications[4] in the fields of colorectal cancer and medical education. He also served as Assistant Dean (Enterprise) at NUS and was appointed Programme Director for the General Surgery Residency at the National University Health System (NUHS), overseeing the training and mentorship of surgical residents.

Medical Career and Practice

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Dr Chong practiced for many years in Singapore's public healthcare sector, serving as a Senior Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery at the National University Health System (NUHS) and as a Surgical Oncologist in the colorectal cancer tumour group at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS). He currently serves as the Medical Director at Ark Surgical Practice. His private clinical practice focuses on:

  • Colorectal Surgical Oncology: Treatment of colon and rectal cancers using laparoscopic, robotic, and TransAnal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) platforms. He is an instructor for regional courses on colonoscopic stenting, keyhole and robotic surgery for colorectal cancers, and transanal total mesorectum excision (TaTME).
  • Proctology & Anorectal Disorders: Minimally invasive and laser management of hemorrhoids (piles), anal fistulae, anal fissures, and perianal abscesses.
  • Endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including polyp removal (polypectomy), endoscopic submucosal dissection, and colonic stenting.
  • General Surgery: Laparoscopic hernia repairs, appendectomies, and gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy).

Clinical Expertise

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  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Resection
  • TransAnal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME)
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening & Polyp Surveillance
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Management (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Minimally Invasive Treatment for Haemorrhoids and Anal Fistulae
  • Diverticular Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Laparoscopic Complete Mesocolon Excision (CME)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
  • Colonic Stenting for Tumour Obstruction

Awards and Recognition

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  • NUH Eminent Teacher Award (2019)
  • Special Recognition Award and Dean's Honour Roll for Teaching Excellence (2018)
  • Role Model Award (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Emeritus Teaching Award (2019)

Professional Affiliations

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  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS)
  • Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS)
  • Faculty, ASEAN Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCS)
  • Faculty, Asian-Pacific Study Group for Gastrointestinal Surgery (APGIS)
  • Registered Specialist in General Surgery, Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
  • Visiting Expert, Boston Scientific
  • Collaborator, COLOR III Trial
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1. Ark Surgical Practice Official Site: https://arksurgicalpractice.com.sg/

2. Health365 – Preferred Doctor Page (2026): https://www.health365.sg/dr-chong-choon-seng-colorectal-surgeon/

3. LinkedIn Profile – Dr Chong Choon Seng: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chong-choon-seng-7167638b

References

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  1. "Dr Chong Choon Seng". www.thomsonmedical.com. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  2. "Discovery". discovery.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  3. "Dr Chong Choon Seng - General Surgeon | Mount Elizabeth Hospitals". MEH. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  4. "Dr Chong Choon Seng | Colorectal Consultant | Ark Surgical". https://arksurgicalpractice.com.sg/. Retrieved 2026-08-12. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)