A neutral, editorial directory of notable vascular surgeons practising in Singapore, grouped by sub-specialty to help you find the right expertise. This is not a ranking and not a paid listing.
How we compiled this directory
We list established, currently-practising vascular surgeons with a clear public professional footprint, chosen to cover the main areas of blood vessel and vascular care — not by who pays. Profiles are compiled from public sources and we omit ratings and prices, which we cannot independently verify. This is an independent editorial selection, not an advertisement — see our editorial policy. Always verify a doctor’s current registration on the SMC public register and choose based on your own needs, your GP’s referral and your insurance.
Varicose veins & venous disease (incl. DVT)
- Dr Sujit Singh Gill — The Vascular & General Surgery Centre (varicose veins & venous disease)
- Dr Andrew Choong — Andrew Choong Vascular Surgery (deep vein thrombosis)
Peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage & diabetic foot
- Dr Darryl Lim — Novena Vascular and Varicose Vein Centre (peripheral arterial disease & limb salvage)
- Dr Desmond Ooi — Advanced Vascular Centre (diabetic foot & wounds)
Aortic aneurysm & endovascular surgery
- Dr Benjamin Chua — Vascular & Interventional Centre (VIC) (aortic aneurysm & endovascular surgery)
Carotid disease & stroke prevention
- A/Prof Jackie Ho Pei — National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) (carotid & stroke prevention)
Dialysis access (AV fistula & graft)
- Dr Tang Tjun Yip — The Vascular & Endovascular Clinic (dialysis access)
General vascular surgery
- Dr Sriram Narayanan — Harley Street Vascular Clinic (general vascular surgery)
How to choose
- Match the sub-specialty to your problem — a venous specialist for varicose veins or DVT, an arterial/diabetic-foot surgeon for poor circulation and non-healing wounds, an aortic/endovascular surgeon for aneurysms, a carotid surgeon for stroke prevention, or a dialysis-access surgeon for fistula creation.
- Don’t ignore red flags — a sudden cold, pale, painful limb, a pulsating abdominal mass, or a non-healing foot wound in a diabetic needs prompt assessment.
- Check registration on the SMC register and confirm fees; a GP referral helps with subsidised care.
- See our guides on peripheral arterial disease and deep vein thrombosis.
Looking for a clinic rather than a named doctor? See our shortlist of vascular clinics in Singapore.
Independent editorial directory — not a paid listing or ranking, and not medical advice. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.
What does a vascular surgeon treat?
Vascular surgeons diagnose and treat conditions of the arteries and veins outside the heart and brain. This includes varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis, peripheral arterial disease and the diabetic foot, aortic aneurysms, carotid (neck artery) narrowing that raises stroke risk, and access for kidney dialysis. Many problems can now be treated with minimally invasive (endovascular) techniques as well as open surgery, and not every condition needs an operation.
What to look for when choosing a vascular surgeon in Singapore
Confirm the surgeon is registered with the Singapore Medical Council and listed on the Register of Specialists. Then match expertise to your specific problem.
- Subspecialty fit — venous disease, arterial/limb salvage, aortic and endovascular work, carotid, or dialysis access.
- Experience with both endovascular and open approaches, so the recommendation suits your case rather than one technique.
- Hospital affiliation and access to vascular imaging, anaesthetic support and a wound-care or diabetic-foot team.
Public versus private vascular care
In the public system, a GP or polyclinic referral leads to subsidised vascular clinics at the restructured hospitals, which is often the route for urgent or complex problems such as aneurysms, critical limb ischaemia and dialysis access. Private practice can offer shorter waits and continuity with one surgeon. Urgent symptoms — a sudden cold, pale, painful limb, a pulsating abdominal mass, or a non-healing foot wound in someone with diabetes — need prompt assessment regardless of setting.
Costs and financing
Subsidies apply to eligible care in the public system with a referral. MediSave and MediShield Life may help with approved surgical and inpatient costs, and private insurance (Integrated Shield Plans) may apply. Some elective or cosmetic vein treatments may not be claimable. Confirm what applies to your procedure with the clinic before proceeding.
Common questions
Will varicose veins always need surgery?
No. Many are managed with monitoring, compression or minimally invasive procedures. A surgeon will advise based on your symptoms and assessment.
Do I need a referral?
Private surgeons can often be seen directly, but a GP referral helps with subsidised public care and ensures your history is shared.
Are vascular procedures MediSave-claimable?
Many approved surgical procedures are, subject to limits and criteria. Ask the clinic to confirm before booking.
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