10 Years of Vascular Care in Singapore
Marking 10 years of vascular care in Singapore — a personal reflection on training, growth, family and the privilege of serving patients across venous, arterial and aortic disease over the past decade.
10 Years of Vascular Care in Singapore - A Personal Reflection
Today marks my 10-year work anniversary in Singapore. It has been an incredible decade — one that I am deeply grateful for.
My journey here began in 2015 at the National University Hospital, where I had the privilege of training and working alongside exceptional colleagues in vascular, endovascular and aortic surgery. Those formative years shaped my clinical practice, my values, and my commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred cardiovascular care.
Life grew even richer in 2017 with the birth of my daughter, a moment that brought new purpose and grounded everything I do. In 2020, I completed my PhD at the National University of Singapore and served as an Associate Professor of Surgery — a period of growth that deepened my appreciation for education, research and mentorship.
In 2023, my wife and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary, and I entered a new chapter in my professional life by transitioning into private practice. Over these years, I have continued to care for patients with the same dedication that guided me from the beginning — treating the full spectrum of venous, arterial and aortic conditions, and supporting individuals and families through some of their most difficult moments.
Most recently, in 2025, I was honoured to serve as an examiner for the European Board of Vascular Surgery, a role that reflects both personal growth and my commitment to contributing to the training and standards of our specialty.
To my colleagues, friends, and every patient who has placed their trust in me over the past decade: thank you. It has been an honour to care for this community and to contribute to Singapore’s vascular health landscape.
I look forward to the years ahead, continuing this journey with all of you.
World Diabetes Day 2025
Diabetes can silently damage every artery in the body. Learn how early vascular screening detects atherosclerosis before symptoms appear and why protecting your circulation is essential on World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day — Vascular Screening in 60 Seconds
Did you know diabetes can damage every artery in the body, often long before symptoms appear? When blood sugar remains high, it injures the inner lining of the arteries. This leads to inflammation, plaque formation and progressive narrowing — a process known as atherosclerosis.
These blockages can develop in any major artery:
• In the heart, causing heart attacks
• In the brain, causing strokes
• In the legs, leading to poor circulation, ulcers and even gangrene
The good news is that early damage can be detected using simple, non-invasive vascular tests. An ankle–brachial pressure index (ABPI) or an arterial duplex ultrasound can assess blood flow and identify arterial disease long before complications develop.
And here’s the serious part: once a diabetic foot ulcer appears, the five-year mortality risk can double due to infection, amputation or underlying cardiovascular disease.
This World Diabetes Day, remember — early vascular screening saves lives. If you have diabetes, monitoring your arteries is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your long-term health.
Vascular Surgery in 60 Seconds
What does a vascular surgeon actually do? In this 60-second video, Dr Andrew Choong, vascular surgeon in Singapore, explains the role, the conditions treated, and how vascular surgery differs from cardiology and heart surgery.
Vascular Surgery in 60 Seconds – Transcript
Hi, my name is Dr. Andrew Choong, and I’m a vascular surgeon in Singapore. Welcome to Vascular Surgery in 60 Seconds.
Vascular surgeons are circulation specialists — we’re blood vessel surgeons. We operate on all parts of the body outside of the heart and outside of the brain.
We look after:
The arterial blood supply that carries blood from the heart
The venous blood supply that returns blood to the heart
Our work includes:
Providing dialysis access
Am I a cardiologist? No.
But just like a cardiologist, I use stents, balloons and wires to perform angioplasty.
Am I a heart surgeon? No.
But I also perform bypasses in the neck, chest, abdomen, and legs when required - because vascular surgery extends through the entire circulatory system.