Dr Chok Aik Yong
MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF
AELIUS SURGICAL CENTRE
Colorectal Surgeon and General Surgeon
MBBS, MRCS (UK), MMed (Surg), FRCS (UK)
As Medical Director of Aelius Surgical Centre in Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard) and Parkway East Medical Centre, Dr Chok Aik Yong provides comprehensive gastrointestinal care for our patients.
Languages & Dialects:
English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Hokkien, Cantonese
Experience
Dr Chok has years of experience in robotic colorectal surgery, having performed more than 500 major operations for colorectal cancers, including complex cases involving adjacent organs, and more than 10,000 endoscopy procedures. He has performed one of highest volumes of gastroscopy and colonoscopy, as well as major colorectal resections at Singapore General Hospital (SGH).
Prior to private practice, he was in the Department of General Surgery at SGH. He was a member of the multi-disciplinary IBD team, operating on various Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cases. He was also a member of the SGH pelvic exenteration team, performing numerous multi-organ surgeries for advanced colorectal cancers. Dr Chok was also part of the colorectal genetics and hereditary disorders service at SGH.
Professional qualifications and credentials
Dr Chok holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore. He was conferred the Master of Medicine (Surgery) in Edinburgh (UK) and was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. He subsequently completed his specialist training in colorectal surgery and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2016.
Prior to private practice, he was in public service for over 15 years, serving as a consultant in the Department of General Surgery at Singapore General Hospital. He was also awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) award in 2019 to further advance his colorectal training at Royal Marsden Hospital, one of the top 5 cancer centres in the world.
While in London, Dr Chok trained with pioneers in the surgical management of advanced colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and gained experience while appraising the latest clinical and research evidence.
Expertise
Dr Chok’s expertise lies in managing colorectal diseases, particularly advanced colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He also treats surgical conditions such as hernia, haemorrhoids, anal fistula and bowel disorders. Dr Chok has a special interest in minimally invasive colorectal surgery and procedures like these:
- Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Advanced Endoscopy
Clinical interests
Dr Chok Aik Yong is prolific in scientific research and has authored and co-authored more than 40 scientific publications in renowned medical journals, and is an active member of the international PelvEx Collaborative. He was also an appointed reviewer for the British Journal of Surgery and Annals by the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
He is regularly invited to present as a faculty speaker at international scientific conferences held across the world.
Beyond the clinic
Dr Chok is not only passionate about providing excellent healthcare services to his patients but also about leading a healthy lifestyle. He is an avid runner and enjoys running in the bustling streets of Singapore city. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family whenever he can.
About Aelius Surgical Centre
Aelius Surgical Centre provides specialised care for gastrointestinal conditions, diseases, and cancers.
We understand the challenges that may come with a diagnosis and aim to guide you through every step of your treatment with clarity and compassion. Our team is committed to delivering meticulous, discreet care tailored to your individual needs.