About our Surgeons
Dr Melissa Teo
Senior Consultant
MBBS, MMED (Surgery) FRCSED, FAMS, MPH
Adjunct Professor Duke-NUS Medical School
Visiting Consultant National Cancer Centre Singapore
Professor Melissa Teo is an internationally recognized leader in surgical oncology, known for her extensive experience in treating complex and advanced cancers. As one of the few accredited surgical oncologists in the region, she is frequently consulted for her specialized expertise in managing gastrointestinal cancers, sarcomas, melanomas, and peritoneal diseases.
Clinical Expertise & Specialization
Professor Teo offers expert surgical management for a wide range of complex conditions, including:
Peritoneal Surface
Malignancies
A pioneer in the field, she serves as the first President of the Asian Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Group. She has vast experience performing advanced Cytoreductive Surgery and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS and HIPEC).
Gastrointestinal &
Colorectal Cancers:
Minimally invasive and open surgical care for stomach and colorectal malignancies; aimed at achieving good prognostic outcomes.
Sarcomas:
Distinct expertise in this arena that often requires a well-planned performance of a multi-visceral surgery (removal of several involved intra-abdominal organs).
Melanomas and
skin cancers:
precise surgery for clear margins and reconstruction and expert performance of sentinel lymph node biopsies, and lymph node dissections.
Background & Distinguished Leadership
Before entering private practice at Melissa Teo Surgery, Professor Teo established a formidable legacy of leadership and academic excellence in Singapore’s public healthcare sector:
Former Head of
Surgical Oncology:
Led the Division of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS).
Service Line
Co-Chair:
Co-chaired the gastrointestinal oncology team and drove development for sarcoma, melanoma, and cancer genetics lines within SingHealth.
Public Health Authority:
Holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, USA, reflecting her deep commitment to global health policies.
Global Fellowships:
Graduated from the National University of Singapore before earning the prestigious SingHealth HMDP Award, completing Dual Fellowships in Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Academic
Contributions:
Authored over 180 peer-reviewed medical publications, 6 book chapters, and has received numerous medical teaching awards.
Care Philosophy
I firmly believe that effective cancer treatment must be holistic. True healing requires everything from early, precise detection to exceptional surgical standards and coordinated multidisciplinary care. Above all, it requires a lifelong commitment to supporting my patients and their families through every step of their recovery.
— Prof. Melissa Teo
Dr. Grace Tan
Senior Consultant
MBBS(London), MMED (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh)
Visiting Consultant National Cancer Centre Singapore
Dr. Grace Tan is a highly skilled surgical oncologist known for her exceptional care and extensive clinical experience in general surgery and surgical oncology. She specializes in the advanced management of complex gastrointestinal, peritoneal, and pelvic malignancies, as well as sarcomas and skin cancers.
Clinical Expertise & Specialization
Dr. Tan offers deep subspecialty expertise in treating advanced abdominal and pelvic conditions, with a focus on:
Peritoneal Surface
Malignancies
Highly trained in performing advanced Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for complex peritoneal diseases.
Sarcomas:
Expertise in sarcoma management, often requiring complex multi-visceral surgery to remove multiple affected abdominal organs.
Advanced
Pelvic Oncology:
Specialized in surgical treatments for complex and advanced pelvic cancers.
Gastrointestinal &
Skin Cancers:
Comprehensive care for stomach, colorectal, sarcoma, and melanoma cases.
Background & Distinguished Leadership
Before entering private practice, Dr Grace Tan established a formidable legacy of leadership and academic excellence in Singapore’s public healthcare sector:
International Fellowships:
Graduated from
Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’s College of Medicine in London, UK, before returning to complete general surgery and surgical oncology training at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS).
World-Class
Training:
Completed subspecialty training at the NHS Peritoneal Malignancy Unit in Basingstoke, UK (a world-renowned center for CRS and HIPEC), and in Pelvic Oncology Surgery at King Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
Professional Leadership:
Served as an executive committee member for the Asian Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Group and was a member of the Gastrointestinal and Sarcoma Clinical Trial Steering Committee.
Medical Educator
& Examiner:
Served as an examiner for both the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and frequently lectured at the NCCS clinical oncology foundation course.
Published
Researcher:
Co-authored over
70 peer-reviewed research papers in leading medical journals. She also contributes back to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for The Surgeon and the International Journal of Hyperthermia.
Dr. Tan’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety has earned her multiple prestigious medical accolades, including:
Singapore Health Quality
Service Gold Award (2019)
International Journal of Hyperthermia Editor’s Award (2017)
RRISE Outstanding
Faculty Award (2014)
Care Philosophy
My passion lies in providing the highest standard of holistic care for patients navigating a cancer diagnosis. True healing comes from combining rigorous, world-class surgical expertise with compassionate support that honors each patient’s individual journey.
— Dr. Grace Tan
Our Clinics
Melissa Teo Surgery
The Surgical Oncology Clinic
Operating hours
Mon – Fri:
8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday:
8.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday & PH:
Closed
