Dr. Leangheng Hok
Dr. Hok Leangheng has graduated with General Doctor Program at International University since 2019, he has completed many training course […]
Singapore Specialist
Dr. Francis CHIN
Subspecialty interests : breast, gynaecological, gastrointestinal and prostate cancers, pediatrics and soft tissue sarcomasDr Francis Chin is a Radiation Oncologist
Urology
Urology is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. The urinary system eliminates waste from the body, regulates blood volume and blood pres-sure, and controls levels of electrolytes An urologist deals with problems affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, as well as the adrenal glands for conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, stress inconti-nence and bladder cancer. The specialist also looks after the male reproductive system and its organs, including the prostate, testes, epidi-dymis, prostate, penis, vas deferens, and semi-nal vesicles and treats bladder, renal, prostate and testicular cancers. A common prostate disorder is Benign Prostatic Hyperplaysia (BPH) that shares similar symp-toms to prostate cancer.
Thoracic and Lung Surgery
Thoracic Surgery or Chest Surgery involves the organs of the chest, extends to the oesophagus, the trachea(airway) and the chest wall (rib cage & breastbone). Thoracic Surgery may include coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplant, lung transplant and removal of parts of lung affected by cancer. A thoracic surgeon often works with a heart surgeon for cardio thoracic surgery to operate on the heart, lungs, and other pleural or mediastinal structures.
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Sports medicine focuses on treating injuries with non-surgical methods, such as physical therapy. High-impact sports can cause injuries to your musculoskeletal system, and treatment for a variety of issues range from soft-tissue injuries of muscles and ligaments, including sprains and ruptures; to stress fractures, osteoarthritis and cancer. Surgery, prescription medications and physical rehabilitation are ways to treat these injuries.
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory medicine, or pulmonology, deals with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. Respiratory physicians diagnose and treat condi-tions affecting the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, larynx, windpipe, lungs and diaphragm. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which can exacerbate into chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive airways disease, asth-ma, sinusitis, seasonal allergies, pneumonia, tuberculosis , whooping cough, cystic fibrosis are respiratory diseases. Acute respiratory medicine; usually needed in the intensive care unit falls into this category.
Renal Medicine
Renal medicine, or nephrology, is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney dis-eases and the care of those requiring renal re-placement therapy like dialysis and kidney transplant patients. A Nephrologist specialises in kidney care, includ-ing the management of patients with acute kid-ney injury, advanced chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, kidney failure and kidney cancer.
Orthopedic Surgery – Tumour/Bone/Oncologic
Orthopedic surgery involves the surgical treatment of problems that develop in the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments of the human body. It addresses some problems of the nervous system, such as those that occur as a result of injury or degeneration of the spine, as well as those caused by accident, trauma or chronic conditions. Surgery can correct problems of the nervous system related to the spinal column, congenital defects and musculoskeletal issues caused by aging. Orthopedic surgeons provide comprehensive general and sub specialized orthopedics and trauma service and sports medicine. Arthroscopy, usually done as a day surgery is less invasive and is used by doctors to look at, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
Orthopedic Surgery – Shoulder & Elbow
Orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgery involve the diagnosis and treatment of the shoulder and the elbow. Surgery is performed to treat and correct degeneration and disorders. Shoulder conditions which may need treatment includes AC joint shoulder separation, arthritis, broken collarbone, bursitis, frozen shoulder, impingement, rotator cuff tear, tendonitis Elbow pain, numbness, weak fingers, muscle wasting, or hand deformity may be the result of elbow nerve conditions such as cubital tunnel syndrome, or radial tunnel syndrome. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is the most well known, a painful condition caused by inflammation of the tendons that joints the fore-arm muscle on the outside of the elbow.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery involves the surgical treatment of problems that develop in the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments of the human body. It addresses some problems of the nervous system, such as those that occur as a result of injury or degeneration of the spine, as well as those caused by accident, trauma or chronic conditions. Surgery can correct problems of the nervous system related to the spinal column, congenital defects and musculoskeletal issues caused by aging. Orthopedic surgeons provide comprehensive general and sub specialized orthopedics and trauma service and sports medicine. Arthroscopy, usually done as a day surgery is less invasive and is used by doctors to look at, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
