Dr. Tong Ming Chuan is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon practicing at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore. Previously, he held prominent positions such as Head and Senior Consultant of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of the Heart and Lung Transplant Programs at Singapore General Hospital. Dr. Tong is a pioneer in the field, having performed the first heart transplant in Singapore in 1990 and leading the first lung transplant in 2000. His expertise lies in managing coronary artery disease and performing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and other adult cardiac surgeries. He is also at the forefront of utilizing all-arterial grafts for CABG, minimally invasive CABG, and off-pump CABG techniques in Singapore.
Dr. Tong’s practice focuses on a comprehensive range of cardiothoracic surgical services. These include:
MBBS, FRCS, FRACS, FAMS
Dr. Tong Ming Chuan is a Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore. Previously, he served as the Head and Senior Consultant of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, where he also directed the Heart and Lung Transplant Programs. He performed Singapore’s first heart transplant in July 1990 and the first lung transplant in November 2000. His expertise lies in Coronary Artery Disease management, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG), and Adult Cardiac Surgery. He pioneered the use of all arterial grafts, minimally invasive CABG, and off-pump CABG in Singapore.
Recognized as a leading cardiovascular surgeon in the region, Dr. Tong has a special interest in Coronary Artery Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Aortic Root Surgery, Mitral Valve Reconstruction, and Heart Transplantation.
Dr. Tong’s leadership roles include serving as President of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia from 2013 to 2014 and Secretary-General from 1993 to 2003. He also chaired the Medical Advisory Board at Mount Elizabeth Hospital from 1995 to 2005 and held key positions on the Medical Board at Farrer Park Hospital, the SMC Complaints Committee, and the Singapore Medical Board. Additionally, he contributed to the Specialist Accreditation Board and Specialist Training Committee.
Dr. Tong is an esteemed member of the editorial boards for several medical journals, including the Asia Pacific Heart Journal, Annals of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore Medical Journal, and the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals.
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