A/PROF FONG YOKE FAI
MBBS (S’pore), MMed (O&G S’pore), MRCOG (UK), FRANZCOG (Aust/NZ), FAMS
A/PROF FONG YOKE FAI
MBBS (S’pore), MMed (O&G S’pore), MRCOG (UK), FRANZCOG (Aust/NZ), FAMS
A/Prof Fong started his journey in Medicine when he was awarded the President’s Scholarship to study medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He graduated with the top medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and was awarded the Gold Medal in the Master’s Examination in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (NUS). He also achieved the Board of Examiner’s Prize (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) and a letter of commendation from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists leading to his postgraduate degrees.
In 2002, A/Prof Fong won a Fellowship programme in Minimally-Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery and has since been the lead-surgeon in laparoscopic surgery in NUH from 2004. Throughout his tenure, he strived to push for favourable health care outcomes for women and to empower his patients with more choices and options. He initiated the outpatient hysteroscopy services that were able to “see and treat” uterine problems such as polyps, fibroids and adhesions. A/Prof Fong also developed the Endometriosis Centre concept that catered to complicated endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, integrating urological, colorectal, pain management, and women’s emotional health services. He also started research in uterine fibroids and was especially concerned about the issue of ovarian reserve for women going for surgery.
A/Prof Fong is equally passionate about teaching, education and mentorship. He has trained numerous doctors across Asia Pacific in Minimally-Invasive Surgery and has travelled as far as Mongolia and Fiji to serve common interests in the O&G communities in these countries. Many of those he has trained have assumed key leadership positions. He also shares his techniques, approach and philosophy in the management of complex gynaecological conditions at workshops, seminars and conferences throughout the world.
Fluent in English, Mandarin, Bahasa, Cantonese, and Hokkien, A/Prof Fong sees local and international patients from all walks of life.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2020: Introduced concept of Endometriosis Mapping to local and regional O&Gs
- 2018: Honorary Fellowship of the Philippine Society of Gynecological Endoscopy
- 2014: Transplanted ovarian tissue back into a patient with ovarian failure, which led to Asia’s first baby conceived naturally from implanted ovarian tissue.
- 2012: Founded the Endometriosis Awareness Campaign
- 2009: First to perform single incision surgery in the region
- 2009: First to perform multidisciplinary single incision surgery in the region
- 2008: First to perform robotic surgery in NUH
- 2008: First to perform robotic surgery for gynaecological cancer in the region
- 2004-2017: Lead-surgeon in laparoscopic surgery in NUH
ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- 1998: Young Scientist Award from the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- 2002: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Award, Academy of Medicine
- 2009: Presided the 7th Singapore International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- 2011-2013: President of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore
- 2011-2015: Chair of the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology- Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery Committee
- 2017: President of the 3rd Congress of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders
- 2018-Current: Board of the Asian Society of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
- 2018-Current: Trustee of the Congress Trust Fund of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore
- Over 60 publications in leading journals and textbooks: Publications List
MILESTONES AND EVENTS
February 2022
A/Prof Fong shared about how more women are being diagnosed with endometriosis and how this condition affects their daily lives.
September 2021
Her World: A/Prof Fong shared on the process of endometriosis mapping and how specialists can perform it to detect if the patient has endometriosis.
September 2021
A/Prof Fong shared on endometriosis counselling during a webinar held by Bayer.
August 2021
A/Prof Fong shared survival tips for difficult endometriosis surgery with fellow O&G specialists during a webinar in partnership with the Singapore International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
January 2021
A/Prof Fong ran a masterclass for fellow gynaecologists in Singapore. He shared about updates in the usage of transvaginal ultrasound for endometriosis mapping, an important tool for the treatment of endometriosis.
December 2020
A/Prof Fong has a deep interest in Endometriosis and was the keynote speaker at the International Conference on Endometriosis.
September 2020
A/Prof Fong was part of a panel discussion via Zoom with other gynaecologists across the Asia Pacific region. They spoke about shaping the clinical diagnosis landscape in endometriosis and bridging the variations in the Asia Pacific.
August 2020
A/Prof Fong shared about how endometriosis mapping can help guide treatment plans for ladies with endometriosis via a Facebook live session.
July 2020
A/Prof Fong shared with fellow gynaecologists and obstetricians on endometriosis mapping.
May 2020
A/Prof Fong was invited by the Royal Thai College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists to give a webinar on Endometriosis Mapping (with transvaginal ultrasound).
May 2020
A/Prof Fong gave a webinar to other gynaecologists, discussing long term goals in the treatment of endometriosis.
March 2020
Despite the circuit breaker, A/Prof Fong joined a webinar with other gynaecologists across the world to learn about the latest updates on endometriosis management.
November 2019
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai at the 26th Asian & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress held in Manila.
November 2019
A/Prof Fong joined the 1st Asian Women's Health & Overall Wellness (WOW) dialogue.
October 2019
Today Online: A/Prof Fong shares expert advice on Endometriosis.
August 2019
A/Prof Fong shared with other endometriosis experts from around the world on the implications and management of urinary tract endometriosis at the 8th Asian Congress of Endometriosis in Thailand yesterday. Urinary tract endometriosis is a condition that affects about 2-4% of ladies with endometriosis.
August 2019
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai at NUH this morning. He gave finer tips on laparoscopic suturing/ stitching to fellow O&G specialists. Laparoscopic suturing is an essential skill in performing laparoscopic surgery.
July 2019
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai at the 8th APAGE Regional Congress 2019. He participated in a debate with other doctors about single port surgery vs. conventional laparoscopy in gynaecology.
July 2019
A/Prof Fong gave a talk on endometriosis management to fellow O&G specialists at a peer review learning session at Mount Elizabeth Novena.
May 2019
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai with Maddy & Jason on Kiss92. He provided his expertise on period pains & how they can adversely affect ladies. He advised ladies to seek help from a doctor sooner than later as severe period pains may suggest an underlying condition like endometriosis which can affect fertility.
May 2019
A/Prof Fong was at the APAC Endometriosis Summit 2019 organised by Bayer and the Taiwan Association of O&G in Taiwan yesterday where he joined other endometriosis experts around the world. As a faculty member, he shared on the clinical management of endometriosis through a case study.
April 2019
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai giving a talk on Endometriosis & Adenomyosis, and their treatment options, at Mount Elizabeth Novena.
April 2019
A/ Prof Fong sharing about how fibroids and adenomyosis can affect fertility.
March 2019
As a gynaecologist focused on complex endometriosis conditions, A/Prof Fong was invited to share on endometriosis management at Bayer's Endometriosis Masterclass for O&G specialists.
March 2019
A/Prof Fong shared on optimising iron therapy in ladies with heavy menstrual bleeding to more than 20 O&G doctors from Pakistan.
March 2019
A/Prof Fong gave a medical talk to GPs about the need to increase about endometriosis, a progressive condition that can affect women in their reproductive age.
March 2019
A/Prof Fong shared about endometriosis, a condition that affects women in the reproductive age group at NUH's 2019 Endometriosis Awareness Public Forum.
November 2018
A/Prof Fong sharing his expertise and insights on Endometriosis and Adenomyosis at the official opening of the Women's Centre at Concord International Hospital, Singapore.
September 2018
A/Prof Fong sharing his expertise on the Long Term Management Strategies of Endometriosis with several groups of O&G specialists.
September 2018
A/Prof Fong Yoke Fai speaking at The 7th Asian Conference on Endometriosis (ACE2018) by the Asian Society of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
July 2018
A/Prof Fong speaking about various conditions that may impact fertility at a fertility seminar for the public.
July 2018
A/Prof Fong was conferred an Honorary Fellowship by the Philippine Society of Gynaecologic Endoscopy (PSGE) in recognition of his contribution to Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery in the Philippines and the region.
May 2018
A/Prof Fong sharing his expertise on the Management of Menstrual Disorders, in particular Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, with a group of doctors.
April 2018
A/Prof Fong was part of the International Faculty for the 4th Congress of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders held in Florence, Italy from 26-28 April 2018
April 2018
A/Prof Fong speaking about Fibroids and Pregnancy at the yearly Supermom Pregnancy Seminar
March 2018
A/Prof Fong speaking at the RCOG World Congress 2018 about the surgical management of uterine fibroids and polyps
2017
Leading the team and mentoring the younger generation
2017
Speaker at the Women’s Health summit in Bangkok
October 2017
Speaker at the Australian Gynae Endoscopy Society Meeting
2017
Speaking at the APAGE meeting in Japan
April 2017
President of the 3rd SEUD Congress
May 2016
Keynote speaker at the Society of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders Congress in Barcelona
2016
Keynote speaker at the 2nd Asia Pacific Endometriosis Consensus and Treatment in China
2015
Invited speaker at MIS meeting in Indonesia
2014
Speaking at the Gynaecologic meeting in Shanghai
2014
Teaching at a Hysteroscopy workshop in NUH
2014
Proctoring robotic surgery in Manila
2013
First gynaecologist to use 3D laparoscopy in Singapore
2013
Demonstrating laparoscopic suturing at a workshop in Myanmar
2013
Performing live surgery at a workshop in Myanmar
November 2011
Speaking at MIS conference in Pune
2011
One of the pioneers in Robotic surgery in Singapore, and the 2nd gynaecologic surgeon in the region to perform Robotic surgery
2009
Teaching at MIS workshop in NUH
2008
Demonstrating the finer points of outpatient hysteroscopy at workshop
2008
Receiving a token of appreciation from organisers during Workshop in Cambodia
