Dr. Benjamin Chua

Senior Consultant General Surgery (Vascular)

Sub-specialty:

  • Complex Aortic Stenting 
  • Peripheral Vascular Interventions
  • Endovenous Surgery

Medical Conditions Treated:

  • Diabetic foot problems
  • Aortic aneurysms
  • Conditions related to the blood vessels and arteries including peripheral vascular disease

Languages:

English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Bahasa Indonesian

Education:

MBBS (Singapore), MHSc (Duke), MRCSEd, FRCSEd (Gen Surg)

Professional Profile:

Dr. Benjamin Chua has made significant contributions to the field of vascular surgery in Singapore and beyond. As the Founding Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the first independent clinical department in the country dedicated to the care of patients with vascular diseases.

Dr. Chua’s expertise in complex aortic stenting, peripheral vascular interventions, and endovenous surgery has earned him a reputation as a regional proctor and expert live case demonstrator for major endovascular procedures. He frequently travels throughout the Asia-Pacific region to teach and proctor these procedures to other healthcare professionals.

One of Dr. Chua’s primary areas of interest is in limb salvage vascular and endovenous surgery. He is particularly passionate about treating diabetic foot problems to prevent limb amputations and has dedicated his career to providing effective treatment for this condition. Additionally, he is committed to treating aortic aneurysms early to improve outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Chua’s contributions to the field of vascular surgery have not gone unnoticed. He currently holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery at both the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the Duke-NUS Graduate School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore. With his expertise, knowledge, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.