At the NUH Division of Neurosurgery, we are committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based neurosurgical care with precision and integrity. We offer expertise across a wide range of adult and paediatric neurosurgical procedures, including both open and minimally invasive techniques for the brain and spine.
Led by a team of experienced neurosurgeons, we combine clinical excellence with the latest surgical technologies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s unique situation, diagnosis, and overall health. Following a comprehensive history and clinical examination, your surgeon will determine the most suitable management plans for you. The treatment programmes include:
Surgery remains the standard approach to glioma. Brain surgery (a.k.a. craniotomy) is typically performed under general anaesthesia with the balance of maximal resection of gliomas and maximal preservation of critical brain functions. At NUH, we specialise in the resection of gliomas via the Awake Brain Surgery (or awake craniotomy), where a suitable patient is deliberately awake for a portion of the procedure. Advanced asleep brain mapping techniques are also used to optimize patients' outcomes.
The endoscopic endonasal (a.k.a. transsphenoidal) surgical approach uses the nostrils as a natural surgical corridor to remove pituitary adenomas, and some midline skull base and brain tumours. This endonasal route is the preferred surgical approach for a large majority of pituitary adenomas and Rathke's cleft cysts, as well as some of the craniopharyngiomas, clival chordomas and midline meningiomas.
Our Paediatric Neurosurgical Service, as part of the Division of Neurosurgery, provides care for our paediatric neurosurgical patients. The conditions that are commonly managed include brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, refractory epilepsy, spinal dysraphism, tethered cord and head injury. Our comprehensive clinical/surgical management and outcomes are benchmarked against top academic paediatric neurosurgical units around the world.
The Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a form of stereotactic radiosurgery that uses computer-guided planning and radiation to treat primary brain tumours, brain metastasis, arteriovenous malformation, trigeminal vascular abnormalities, and other lesions in the brain. It may be used as the primary or secondary mode of treatment for certain brain lesions under the circumstances where surgical removal of the lesion(s) is impractical or undesirable.
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Adjunct Associate Professor Vincent Nga
Head of Division
Senior Consultant
Sub-specialties: Surgical Oncology (Neurosurgery), Paediatric Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull-Base Surgery, General Neurosurgery
Special interests: Endoscopic pituitary and Skull-Base Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Adult Neuro-Oncology, Neuroendoscopic Surgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Pituitary and Skull Base Tumors
Clinical Associate Professor Yeo Tseng Tsai
Senior Consultant
Sub-specialties: Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Neurosurgery), Functional Neurosurgery, General Neurosurgery
Special interests: Neuro-Oncology, Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
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Dr Foo Song Chuan Aaron
Associate Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special interests: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Skull-Base Surgery, Spine Surgery
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Dr Swati Jain
Associate Consultant
Sub-specialties: Surgery, General Neurosurgery
Special interests: Neuro-Oncology, Brain Tumour Surgery on eloquent areas of brain (Awake brain surgery and brain mapping), Pituitary and Skull-Base Surgery, Spine Surgery
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Dr Tan Chin Lik
Associate Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special interests: Skull-Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine Surgery
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Dr Arjun Bolem
Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special interests: Skull-base, Neurovascular and Spine surgery, Endonasal Surgery, Microvascular decompression for TN / HFS, Extracranial - Intracranial bypass procedures
Dr Nivedh Dinesh
Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special interests: Skull-Base Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Endonasal Surgery for Pituitary Tumours, Spine Surgery
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Dr Adriel Leong
Associate Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special interests: Spine Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Skull-Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncologyy
Dr Colin Teo
Associate Consultant
Sub-specialties: Neurosurgery
Special intersets: Neuro-Oncology, Neurotrauma and Critical Care, Awake Brain Surgery, Brain Computer Interface, Epilepsy Surgery
If you are experiencing symptoms such as persistent headaches, seizures, chronic back pain, or any sudden neurological changes, it is important to seek medical evaluation promptly. If you are diagnosed with and/or are seeking expert care, you may consult with our neurosurgery specialists:
If you wish to seek subsidised medical care (applicable to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only), please contact:
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Contact
+65 6908 2222
+65 6772 5601
[email protected]
Location
NUH Medical Centre
Zone B, Level 15
If you wish to seek consultation as a private patient, please refer to the contact information below.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Contact
+65 6908 2222
+65 6772 5083
[email protected]
Location
NUH Kent Ridge Wing
Zone D, Level 5
