General Surgeons in Singapore (2026)
General surgeons in Singapore manage abdominal, endocrine and soft-tissue conditions — hernia, gallstones, thyroid and appendix — increasingly via minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques. This is a directory compiled from publicly available information, not a clinical ranking. Verify SMC accreditation directly before booking.
Dr Kan Yuk Man
Dr Kan Yuk Man is the founder and director of KYM Surgery, with clinics at Mount Elizabeth Orchard and Farrer Park, and over 25 years of surgical experience. He is a senior consultant surgeon specialising in upper gastrointestinal, bariatric and surgical oncology, with a focus on minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery. He trained at Addenbrooke's University Hospital in Cambridge and completed fellowships in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Brisbane. His scope ranges from hernia, gallbladder and reflux surgery to complex keyhole surgery for stomach, oesophageal, colon, pancreas and liver cancers.
Visit website →Dr Melvin Look
Dr Melvin Look is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at PanAsia Surgery, Mount Elizabeth Novena. His practice covers gallbladder, hernia and endoscopy alongside laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. He has a longstanding interest in upper-GI and bariatric surgery. He leads a multi-specialty surgical group practice.
Visit website →Dr Ganesh Ramalingam
Dr Ganesh Ramalingam leads G&L Surgical Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena and is a general surgeon trained at the National University of Singapore with fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. His practice spans hernia, gallbladder, appendix, endoscopy and trauma, as well as bariatric surgery. He helped develop bariatric programmes in the public sector at Alexandra Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The clinic emphasises transparent costing and insurance support.
Visit website →Dr Chan Chung Yip
Dr Chan Chung Yip practises at Nexus Surgical, Mount Elizabeth, and was formerly Head of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery at Singapore General Hospital. He subspecialises in HPB surgery, gallbladder conditions and minimally invasive surgery. He brings extensive public-sector experience in complex liver and pancreatic surgery. He is part of the Nexus Surgical group practice.
Visit website →Dr Lim Khong Hee
Dr Lim Khong Hee practises at Nexus Surgical, Mount Elizabeth, and was formerly Chief of the Upper GI Service at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He subspecialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair and advanced laparoscopic surgery, including surgery for morbid obesity. He brings significant public-sector leadership experience. He is part of the Nexus Surgical group practice.
Visit website →Public hospital & subsidised options
NUH Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre
SGH Department of General Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Hernia, gallstones, appendicitis, thyroid and breast lumps, and abdominal conditions — increasingly via keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.
Private surgeons accept direct bookings; public/subsidised care needs a GP or polyclinic referral.
Most medically necessary surgery is Medisave-claimable up to limits and often covered by Integrated Shield Plans. Confirm with the clinic and insurer.
Compiled from publicly available sources for patient reference — listings are not endorsements or a clinical ranking. Details can change; please verify current registration and credentials directly with each provider before booking.