
About Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia
Specialty / Subspecialties: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
SUBSPECIALTIES: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS: Cynthia Kew Clinic For Women & Laparoscopic Surgery
Gender: Female
Languages: Cantonese, English, Hokkien, Mandarin
Fellowship and accreditation
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
- Master of Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
- Fellow of The Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Education & Experience:
- Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia is an obstetrician and gynaecologist practising at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore. She specialises in antenatal treatment and the birth of infants, general gynaecology, endometriosis management, advanced laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) and hysteroscopic surgery for gynaecological disorders including fibroids and cysts.
- Since graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the National University of Singapore in year 2000, she entered into specialist training and subsequently received the postgraduate qualification Masters of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2005.
Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) award in 2009 for further training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Endometriosis, which she completed in Sydney, Australia. - Before setting up her own practice at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, she was a Consultant in the KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital. She held the position of Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre overseeing the training and accreditation of both local and international experts in the fields of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.
- Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia had been actively interested in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the specialty of O&G. She held the position of Associate Programme Director of the Singhealth Residency Program in O&G, the largest postgraduate training programme for the specialty in Singapore. Her other academic positions included Adjunct Assistant Professor in Duke-NUS School of Medicine and Clinical Senior Lecturer in Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
- Her specialty interest in endometriosis after her return from HMDP training led her to organise public forums and give lectures to specialists-in-training on the subject. She spearheaded the set up of the KK Hospital Endometriosis Centre and is on the expert panel of consultants.
- She has won numerous awards for excellence in patient care and service including the Excellent Service Award 2008, Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2012-2013 and the Service From The Heart Award 2013.
- Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia has been the course director for many laparoscopy courses and invited to be the surgical trainer and speaker for international and local congresses and workshops. She continues to engage actively in training and education, and remains a visiting consultant and advanced laparoscopy/ hysteroscopy teacher at KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
- Dr Kew has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and has been cited in media articles and reported on O&G subjects for magazines. She was featured on the TV and Radio Programme ‘Body & Soul’ to discuss the subject of endometriosis and held live presentations using a laparoscopic trainer.
Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia Appointment Process
Appointment Number (For Serial): BOOK BY Tel 63341023, Fax 63341206, Orchard +65 6250 0000, Novena +65 6898 6898 & Online Appointment here.
Chamber Name & Address: Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Cynthia Kew Clinic For Women & Laparoscopic Surgery, 38 Irrawaddy Road #07-36, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563.
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