Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Hand Surgery in Singapore

Hand surgery is a recognised subspecialty in Singapore dealing with conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm and peripheral nerves — from carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger to complex trauma, tendon injuries and microsurgical reconstruction.

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Hand Surgeons in Singapore

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.

Hand Surgery Associates

Group practice · Mount Elizabeth Novena, Gleneagles & islandwide
Largest private hand-surgery group in Singapore; specialists who were formerly Heads of Department or Programme Directors before private practice.
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Dr Sandeep Sebastin

Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery Partners · Parkway East
Hand surgeon, 25+ years; peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus injuries and microsurgical reconstruction. Former President, Singapore Society for Hand Surgery.

Centre for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery (CHARMS)

Dr Lim Beng Hai · Mount Elizabeth
First hand surgery centre in private practice (est. 2004); hand, wrist and upper-limb conditions with in-house hand therapy.
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Dr Andre Cheah

Private & visiting consultant practice
Hand surgeon; College of Surgeons Gold Medal in Hand Surgery. Subspecialty in proximal interphalangeal joint injuries.

Dr Mark Puhaindran

Private & visiting consultant practice
Hand and reconstructive microsurgeon; musculoskeletal tumour and limb reconstruction.
Public hospital & subsidised options

SGH Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Singapore General Hospital (public)
Internationally renowned tertiary referral centre for hand, wrist and upper-limb conditions; subsidised rates with referral.

NUH Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery

National University Hospital (public)
Public-hospital hand surgery department; 24-hour emergency and elective services; subsidised rates with referral.

What does a hand surgery specialist do?

Hand surgery is a recognised subspecialty in Singapore dealing with conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm and peripheral nerves — from carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger to complex trauma, tendon injuries and microsurgical reconstruction.

When should you see one?

Hand surgeons treat carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, ganglion cysts, wrist fractures and sprains, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis of the hand and wrist, and complex hand trauma. Many also perform reconstructive microsurgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most private hand surgeons accept direct bookings, though insurers often require a referral letter for claims. Public hospital hand departments usually require a polyclinic or GP referral.

Hand surgery is a distinct subspecialty. Hand surgeons train specifically in the hand, wrist and peripheral nerves, and may come from orthopaedic, plastic or general surgery backgrounds.

Carpal tunnel release is usually a short day-surgery procedure, often under local anaesthesia. Your surgeon will advise based on severity.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional about your specific condition, and verify SMC registration directly.