Dr Tan Poh Seng

Key Achievements Performed more than 3,000 endoscopic procedures since 2008 Founder and Head, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Clinic, National University Hospital Director of Clinical Services, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, National University Health System (2017–2019) Transplant Hepatologist, Living Donor Liver Transplantation Programme, Mount Elizabeth Hospital Clinical Expertise Dr Tan Poh Seng is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist with subspecialty expertise in advanced liver disease and liver transplantation. His areas of focus include: Advanced liver disease and liver cirrhosis Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) Viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B & C) Fatty liver disease (MASLD/NAFLD) Liver transplantation and post-transplant care General digestive disorders Endoscopy & Interventional Experience Dr Tan is highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including: Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) Flexible sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy and polypectomy Endoscopic variceal ligation Capsule endoscopy Percutaneous liver biopsy Since 2008, he has performed over 3,000 endoscopic procedures, reflecting extensive hands-on clinical experience. Leadership & Institutional Roles Before entering private practice, Dr Tan held several senior leadership and academic positions: Founder & Head, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Clinic, NUHS Former Director of Clinical Services and Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, National University Hospital Core Transplant Hepatologist, Liver Transplant Programme, National University Centre for Organ Transplantation Clinical Lead, Hepatobiliary Tumour Group, National University Cancer Institute Transplant Hepatologist, Living Donor Liver Transplant Programme, Mount Elizabeth Hospital He is currently a Visiting Consultant at National University Hospital, where he continues to contribute to specialist training and postgraduate education. Academic & Teaching Appointments Former Assistant Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Core Faculty Member, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Senior Residency Programme, NUH Former Deputy Patient Safety Officer, University Medicine Cluster, NUH Research & Professional Contributions Dr Tan has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and served as Principal Investigator in multiple clinical studies, particularly in: Liver transplantation Immunosuppression Hepatocellular carcinoma Since 2018, he has served as Honorary Secretary of the Gastroenterological Society of Singapore. Awards & Honours 2011 – Long Service Award, National University Hospital 2007 – SingHealth Medical Officer Award 2007 – Changi General Hospital Best Medical Officer Award Education, Fellowship & Accreditation MBBS – University of Melbourne, Australia (2003) MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2007) M Med (Internal Medicine) – National University of Singapore (2007) FAMS (Gastroenterology) – Academy of Medicine, Singapore (2011) FRCPEd – Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2018)