Dr. Chen is a colorectal and general surgeon with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership credentials with more than 20 years of experience. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 1994 and went on to obtain his surgical fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1999. He completed his Advanced Surgical Training in General Surgery in 2004 and was admitted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, in 2005. In 2006, Dr. Chen further specialised in colorectal surgery through a year-long training programme in Sydney, Australia. Upon returning to Singapore, he served as Consultant at Changi General Hospital, where he was appointed as the Director of Colorectal Service and the Endoscopy Centre in the hospital. His contributions earned him the Gold Service Award and Best Service Award in 2009.
Dr. Chen published several in peer-reviewed journals, contributed a book chapter on colorectal surgery, and has held academic appointments including Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. He also serves on the committee of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons.
