Dr Koh Chee Teck is an Associate Consultant in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism at the Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore. He is actively involved in the clinical care of children with genetic and metabolic conditions. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he contributes extensively to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Dr Koh completed his undergraduate medical training at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, graduating with distinction and receiving the Royal Education Award. He subsequently underwent Paediatric Residency training at the National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore, where he obtained the Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) from the National University of Singapore and Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), United Kingdom. He was awarded the NUHS Residency Valedictorian Award in 2025 in recognition of his outstanding performance.
He has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching, including the Annual Teaching Excellence Award (Interactive Category) and Best Teaching Senior Resident. His strong commitment to medical education is reflected in his ongoing involvement in curriculum development, interprofessional education, and clinical training.
Dr Koh’s research interests lie in paediatric genetics. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to book chapters in Renal-On-The-Go (Paediatrics). His work has been presented at major regional and international conferences, where he has received accolades including the Silver Young Investigator Award and Best Oral Presentation.
Dr Koh is committed to advancing precision medicine and improving diagnostic pathways for children with genetic diseases. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, with the aim of enhancing outcomes for patients with rare and complex conditions.
2026 – National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Research Training Fellowship Award
2025 – NUHS Residency Valedictorian Award
2024 – Annual Teaching Excellence Award (Interactive Category), Department of Paediatrics, NUS
2024 – Silver Young Investigator Award, Singapore Society of Nephrology
2023 – Best Teaching Senior Resident, Paediatric Residency Programme
2023 – Best Oral Presentation, Singapore Society of Nephrology
Articles
1. Koh CT, Lim TST, Loh AHL, et al. Evaluation of COL4A5 non-canonical splicing variants in two families. Frontiers in Medicine. 2025.
2. Lim TST, Koh CT, Savige J, et al. Pathogenic variants in the Alport genes are prevalent in the Singapore multiethnic population with highest frequency in the Chinese. Scientific Reports. 2025.
3. Koh CT, Ng JL, Ng KH. Genetics in Glomerular Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease. The Singapore Family Physician Journal. 2023.
4. Lu DL, Koh CT, Lim YH, et al. Role of Asymptomatic Children in Community SARS-CoV-2 Transmission. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2021.
5. Chan SM, Chiong T, Koh CT, et al. Early Challenges in Isolation and De-isolation of Children During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Pandemic. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2020.
6. Koh CT, Ghazi HF, Ahmad MI, et al. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Parents Regarding Antibiotic Usage in Treating Children’s Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) at Primary Health Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Pilot Study. Health Research and Managerial Epidemiology. 2016.
Chapter publications:
2024 Renal-On-The-Go (Paediatrics) 5th Edition:
• Vaccination in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
• Urolithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis
• Glomerulonephritis Associated Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody - Positive Vasculitis
• Approach to cystic kidney disease in Children
