Finding the best gastroenterologist in Singapore can be a daunting task, especially with the wealth of reputable specialists and world-class medical institutions available in the city-state. Whether you’re seeking help for chronic digestive issues, liver problems, or colorectal screenings, choosing the right gastroenterologist can have a significant impact on your diagnosis, treatment, and overall experience.
In this guide, we highlight the top considerations and expert tips for selecting a gastroenterologist that suits your specific health needs. While we do not endorse one definitive “best” gastroenterologist – because each patient’s condition, preferences, and comfort levels differ—this guide is crafted to support informed decision-making.
When Should You See A Gastroenterologist?
We recommend considering the following situations—if any, a specialist examination should be arranged as soon as possible:
- Stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux/heartburn/belching that persists (for several months or more) without relief and recurs frequently.
- If there is no significant improvement after taking medication, or if the symptoms gradually worsen.
- Warning signs include weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent indigestion, anemia, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, black stools/vomiting blood, and persistent tiredness.
- A family history of stomach or gastrointestinal cancer, or a history of stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, or Helicobacter pylori infection.
- Advanced age, or long-term unhealthy dietary habits (high salt, high oil, pickled foods, smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.)
In these cases, it is advisable to stop relying on the assumption of regular stomach medication or functional gastritis—it is better to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist and oncologist for an upper gastroscopy, biopsy (if necessary), ultrasound/CT scan, and cancer screening
List Of Top Gastroenterologists In Singapore
Below is a compiled list of gastroenterologists you may consider, with details on their clinic and area of expertise. This list is non-exhaustive, and can serve as a starting point for your search for the best gastroenterologist in Singapore that fits your requirements.
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► Dr Juanda Leo Hartono – Juanda Leo Gastroenterology Liver Clinic
- Expertise – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), general gastroenterology (GERD, stomach pain), liver diseases (hepatology), clinical nutrition, and diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy).
As a member of our Preferred Doctor Partner Programme, Dr. Juanda actively co-written medical content for Health365 to verify clinical accuracy and clarity.
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► Dr John Hsiang – Richmond Gastroenterology Centre
- Expertise – Diagnostic and screening gastroscopy and colonoscopy, early surveillance and management of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, metabolic and fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), viral hepatitis B and C, and general gastrointestinal conditions.
As a member of our Preferred Doctor Partner Programme, Dr. John Hsiang actively co-written medical content for Health365 to verify clinical accuracy and clarity.
► Dr Calvin Koh Jianyi – Gastroenterology Group
- Expertise – Interventional endoscopy (ERCP and EUS), pancreatobiliary diseases (gallstones and pancreas issues), screening and management of gastric and colon cancer, and general gastroenterology/hepatology.
► Dr Christopher Kong San Choon – Pro Digestive Gastroenterology
- Expertise – Advanced therapeutic endoscopy (including ERCP and EUS), management of bile duct and pancreatic diseases, gastrointestinal cancer screening, and treatment of functional bowel disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
► Dr Lim Boon Leng Kieron – Kieron Lim Gastroenterology
- Expertise – Kiver transplantation, management of chronic liver diseases (Fatty Liver and Hepatitis), advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy), and general digestive health issues like bloating and GERD.
► Dr Lin Cui Li – GastroClinic
- Expertise – Digestive and liver health with a focus on women’s gastrointestinal issues, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, screening for gastric/colon cancer, and diagnostic endoscopy (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy).
► Dr Shim Hang Hock – Acorn Gastroenterology
- Expertise – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), digestive cancer screening, general gastroenterology, and diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy.
► Dr Benjamin Yip – Alpha Digestive & Liver Centre
- Expertise – Advanced interventional endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, and EMR), screening and treatment of stomach and colon cancer, management of liver diseases (Hepatology), and general gastroenterology (GERD, abdominal pain, and constipation).
► Adj Asst Prof Andrew Kwek Boon Eu – Changi General Hospital
- Expertise – Advanced therapeutic endoscopy (ERCP and EUS), pancreatic and biliary diseases, image-enhanced endoscopy for early cancer detection, and general gastroenterology/hepatology.
► Adj A/Prof Lee Guan Huei – National University Hospital
- Expertise – Liver cirrhosis, chronic Hepatitis B and C infections, liver cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma), liver transplantation, and advanced diagnostic endoscopy including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
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