{"id":13532,"date":"2026-07-31T00:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myhospitalnow.com\/blog\/?p=13532"},"modified":"2026-07-31T00:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:04:54","slug":"top-gastroscopy-specialists-in-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myhospitalnow.com\/blog\/top-gastroscopy-specialists-in-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Gastroscopy Specialists in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For patients and referring practitioners across the region, finding a specialist qualified to perform and interpret an upper endoscopy matters just as much as understanding why the procedure is needed in the first place. Below is a roundup of experienced gastroscopy specialists practicing in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, along with what sets each of them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dr Thng Yongxian, Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr Thng Yongxian<\/u><\/a> is a hepatopancreatobiliary and general surgeon based in Singapore, practicing at Precision Surgical Centre at Gleneagles Hospital as well as several Nexus Surgical clinic locations. His credentials include an MBBS and Master of Medicine in General Surgery from the National University of Singapore, membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fellowship of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. He completed subspecialty training in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery at Singapore General Hospital, followed by a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary surgery at Seoul National University Hospital in Bundang, South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes him worth highlighting is the depth of his gastroscopy practice: diagnostic evaluation for dyspepsia, reflux, anaemia, and upper GI bleeding, image-enhanced techniques such as narrow-band imaging and chromoendoscopy for improved lesion detection, and therapeutic capability including ulcer haemostasis, Dieulafoy lesion control, variceal band ligation, and same-visit H. pylori testing with eradication. His practice also tracks endoscopy quality metrics such as detection proxy, complete photo documentation, and complication rate proxy, a level of transparency not every specialist publishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dr Ernest Li, Hong Kong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr Ernest Li (full name Li Han Fai Ernest) is a specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology practicing in Central, Hong Kong. His credentials include an MBChB from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Physicians, fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Medicine), and fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sets his practice apart is the range of diagnostic tools available alongside gastroscopy, including oesophageal pH studies and manometry, both of which are directly relevant to investigating reflux and swallowing complaints that a standard gastroscopy alone can’t always fully explain. This allows him to evaluate upper GI symptoms in the context of broader motility function rather than treating gastroscopy as an isolated test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Dr Chau Wai Ming, Hong Kong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr Chau Wai Ming practices gastroenterology and hepatology in Hong Kong, with a service range that includes upper endoscopy, liver examinations, and inpatient care when required. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Canossa Hospital, Union Hospital, and Precious Blood Hospital, which gives patients several trusted options for admission or follow-up treatment if a gastroscopy uncovers a finding, such as an ulcer or suspicious lesion, that needs further management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has built a reputation among patients for being attentive and thorough, and for explaining diagnoses and treatment options clearly rather than rushing consultations. Consultations are available in both English and Cantonese, which makes his practice accessible to local patients as well as international visitors who may need care while in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr Nusont Kladchareon, Bangkok, Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Assoc. Prof. Dr Nusont Kladchareon practices at Bumrungrad International Hospital and has one of the longer track records on this list, with roughly five decades of clinical experience in GI endoscopy. He earned his medical degree from the University of Liverpool in the UK, obtained membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), and holds a Diploma of the Thai Subboard of Gastroenterology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His areas of focus extend beyond gastroscopy into hepatitis and irritable bowel syndrome management, which is useful for patients whose upper GI symptoms, such as persistent dyspepsia or reflux, may need to be interpreted alongside a broader liver or motility workup rather than a single isolated endoscopy finding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dr Sayam Thaiudom, Bangkok, Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr Sayam Thaiudom is a Bangkok-based gastroenterologist with more than two decades of experience diagnosing and treating conditions of the digestive tract and liver. He earned his medical degree from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Mahidol University, followed by diplomas in internal medicine and gastroenterology from Phramongkutklao Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What distinguishes his profile is a post-doctoral certification in advanced endoscopy from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States, one of the more internationally recognized training credentials among the specialists on this list, and a strong indicator of exposure to advanced lesion detection and endoscopic treatment techniques applicable to upper GI work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Relevance for Referring Practitioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For musculoskeletal and rehabilitation practitioners, the value of knowing specialists like these isn’t performing the procedure yourself, it’s having a credible referral pathway when a patient’s presentation looks less like a musculoskeletal complaint and more like an upper GI one. Epigastric pain that doesn’t reproduce with spinal loading or palpation, symptoms tied to meals rather than movement, or unexplained weight loss alongside a musculoskeletal presentation are all reasonable triggers to suggest a gastroscopy referral rather than continuing conservative treatment alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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