MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Dennis Koh is an accredited colorectal surgeon dedicated to the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer for over 10 years.
A medical graduate from the University of Nottingham (UK) and the National University of Singapore, Dr Koh was awarded the SingHealth Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Award to further his colorectal training at the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Switzerland. Prior to setting up his own practice, Dr Koh was a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Singapore General Hospital, one of the most progressive and comprehensive colorectal centres in the country.
- Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, University of Nottingham, UK)
- Masters in Medicine in Surgery (National University of Singapore)
- Bachelors in Medical Science
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SingHealth Health Manpower Development (HMDP) Award
- - Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (Switzerland)
- - Focus on colorectal and pelvic floor disorders
Dr Koh is passionate about training up future generations of colorectal surgeons, and to that end, has consistently received positive reviews by his medical students and surgical trainees.
- Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Senior Clinical Lecturer at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS)
- Core Faculty Member of the SingHealth General Surgery Residency Programme
- Conducts Surgical Trainings in Local and Overseas Workshops
Dr Koh is skilled in both open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery, believing that each procedure should be personalised to each patient’s unique needs and preferences with minimal disruption to their lives.
His surgical expertise ranges from laparoscopic surgery and single port surgery, to advanced robotic surgery and transanal endoscopic operation. He is also experienced in all forms of advanced endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies.
At the same time, Dr Koh also firmly believes in holistic treatment, recognising the importance of lifestyle and dietary changes, and incorporates the use of non-surgical therapies in his treatment plans.