Dr Tan Yew Oo – Icon Cancer Centre
Dr Tan Yew Oo Profile Details
Medical Oncologist
Specialist in: Medical Oncology.
Education: MBBS (HK), FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasg), FAMS
“I want all of my patients to feel that there is hope instead of challenges as they begin their cancer journey. As with any journey, if it’s rough, my role is to weather the storm and keep the spirit of the patient. I’m in medicine to achieve these goals. We believe in applying the latest techniques and advancements.”
About Dr Tan Yew Oo
Dr Tan Yew Oo Yew was previously a Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Chief of Medicine, and Head of Hematology-Oncology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and National University Hospital (NUH). He was a permanent faculty staff at NUS from 1978 to 1993 and during his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing the specialty of medical oncology at the National University Hospital. Even in private practice, he remains active in medical education and healthcare. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of SingHealth, is a member of the MediShield Life Council, the Ministry of Health’s Care Effectiveness Agency, and is a board member of the National Cancer Advisory Committee. He enrolls patients in clinical trials at Icon Clinics.
Dr Tan has published in a number of medical and peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to speak at regional and international medical meetings.
Dr. Tan accepts referrals for all types of cancer with a special clinical interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, and lymphoma.
Gmail: mtalvernia@icon.team
Phone: +65 6252 2922
Address: 820 Thomson Road, Medical Centre E, Icon Cancer Centre, Singapore 574623.
Affiliations & Memberships
- Fellow of Academy of Medicine (Singapore).
- Member of Singapore Society of Oncology.
- Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- Member of European Society of Medical Oncology.
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