Dr Daniel Lee Jin Keat is a Senior Consultant General Surgeon in Singapore practicing at Colorectal Clinic Associates. He specialises in colorectal surgery and has particular expertise in treating complex and advanced rectal cancers. Over the years, he has also developed a strong focus on geriatric surgery, working to improve surgical care and recovery for older patients.

Dr Lee graduated from the University of Putra Malaysia in 2004. He then became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2009. Having completed his advanced surgical training, Dr Lee was awarded a Fellowship from the same college in 2015. His international training includes two prestigious fellowships in the United Kingdom: one in advanced colorectal surgery at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, and another in trauma surgery at the Royal London Hospital.

In his previous role as Head of Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Lead for Geriatric Surgery at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Dr Lee led efforts to enhance patient outcomes, particularly for the elderly, by improving surgical processes and introducing new screening and prehabilitation practices.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Lee remains active in research and teaching, contributing to international conferences and mentoring the next generation of surgeons as a senior lecturer at two leading medical schools in Singapore.

Academic Qualifications

Dr Lee’s academic qualifications include:

• Medical Degree from the University of Putra Malaysia (2004)
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS) – awarded in 2009
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) – awarded in 2015 after completing advanced surgical training
• Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgery at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK
• Fellowship in Surgical Trauma Care at the Royal London Hospital, UK

Clinical Expertise

Dr Daniel Lee is a strong proponent of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of a wide range of colorectal conditions. Advanced surgical techniques performed by Dr Lee include laparoscopic colorectal resection and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS). Dr Lee is also an expert in minimally invasive treatment for proctological conditions. His proficiency in this area extends to cutting-edge procedures such as laser hemorrhoidoplasty (for piles / hemorrhoids), VAAFT (for anal fistulas), and EPSIT (for pilonidal sinus disease).

In the field of cancer surgery, Dr Daniel Lee has extensive experience managing complex and recurrent rectal cancer cases, including those requiring exenterative procedures.

Dr Lee also has expertise in screening and diagnostic procedure such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and endorectal ultrasound.