Tanurology is a urology clinic in Singapore led by consultant urologists Dr. Robert Tan and Dr. Lincoln Tan, who have over 45 years of combined experience. The clinic offers comprehensive and personalized treatments for a wide range of urologic conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. They are committed to using non-invasive treatments for urinary stones whenever possible, including Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL). The clinic also emphasizes minimizing unnecessary prostate biopsies when diagnosing prostate cancer, utilizing safe and accurate techniques like transperineal MRI-guided targeted prostate biopsies performed in the clinic without hospitalization. Both doctors are experienced in their fields, with Dr. Robert Tan having over 35 years of experience and Dr. Lincoln Tan specializing in minimally invasive treatment of urologic cancers and being an accredited robotic surgeon.
Tanurology provides specialist medical attention for conditions affecting the prostate, which is a vital part of the male reproductive system. They accept all patients, regardless of insurance plans, and are on the specialist panels of various Health Networks/Insurance Plans. Dr. Lincoln Tan is also regularly featured in the media for his professional insight on urological issues. Their services include diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as prostate enlargement, infection, and cancer, as well as urinary stones and other urologic problems. The clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a focus on patient comfort and convenience.
Here’s a breakdown of the services they offer:
CONSULTANT UROLOGIST MBBS, MRCS(EDIN), MMED(SURG), FRCS(UROL)(RCPSG), FAMS(UROL)
Dr. Lincoln Tan is a Consultant Urologist and accredited Robotic Surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Formerly the Director of Urologic Oncology at the National University Hospital (NUH) and National Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS), he now practices at Tan Urology while serving as a Visiting Consultant at NUH.
He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for urologic cancers, with a focus on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries, especially for prostate and kidney cancers.
Dr. Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2001, and holds postgraduate surgical qualifications from the Royal Colleges of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He earned a Master’s in Surgery from NUS and completed advanced training at NUH. In 2013, he completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery in Melbourne under leading experts in the field.
His subspecialty interest is prostate cancer, particularly in advanced diagnostics and safer biopsy techniques. He led Singapore’s first study on the Prostate Health Index and helped introduce free-hand, office-based transperineal prostate biopsies to the country
CONSULTANT UROLOGIST BSC(MONASH), MBBS(NSW), FRCS(GLASGOW), FRACS, MMED(SURGERY), FAMS(UROL)
Dr. Robert Tan is a highly experienced consultant urologist with over 35 years in the field. He graduated from the University of New South Wales and completed advanced urology training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney. He was among the first in Singapore to perform the minimally invasive TURP procedure for prostate enlargement while at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Since 1984, he has run a private practice at Gleneagles Hospital, caring for thousands of patients. A founding member of the Singapore Urological Association, Dr. Tan is recognized as a pioneer in non-invasive urinary stone treatment, being one of the earliest to adopt ESWL technology under German training.
Known for his compassionate, individualized care, Dr. Tan specializes in treating chronic pelvic pain, chronic prostatitis, BPH, and andropause with a holistic, non-surgical approach, earning a loyal patient following.
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