About
1996–2006: Vascular Surgery Training, United Kingdom (London & Edinburgh)
2006–2009: Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Changi General Hospital (CGH), Singapore
2009–2015: Director of Vascular Surgery, CGH; led Diabetic Limb Salvage Programme
2015–2020: Senior Consultant & Clinical Director, Vascular & Endovascular Services, Parkway Hospitals Singapore
2020–Present: Senior Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, StarMed Specialist Centre, Singapore
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Education
National University of Singapore · Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) · Year: 1996
Research Experience
Published multiple studies on limb salvage outcomes in diabetic patients.
Faculty speaker in international vascular surgery conferences
Awards & Recognition
2012: MOH Singapore Award for Clinical Excellence in Diabetic Foot Care
2016: Recognized as “Top Vascular Surgeon in Singapore” by local health networks
Publications & Bibliography
1. Tan, Y.K. (2008). Endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease: UK experience. — Vascular Surgery Journal.
2. Tan, Y.K. (2013). Diabetic limb salvage: Lessons from Singapore’s national programme. — Singapore Medical Journal.
3. Tan, Y.K. (2019). Advances in wound care and vascular surgery integration. — Journal of Endovascular Therapy.
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