Dr Lee Chee Wan 李志远 医生
Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Centre International, subspecialised in cardiac electrophysiology, the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, Bahasa, Cantonese, Hokkien
Dr Lee Chee Wan is a senior consultant cardiologist in Singapore and the Medical Director of Cardiac Centre International at Mount Elizabeth Orchard.
He is one of the few cardiologists in Singapore holding both a medical degree and a PhD in cardiovascular research. Dr Lee specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions including heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
As a cardiac electrophysiologist, he performs advanced procedures such as catheter ablation, pacemaker (transvenous conduction system pacing and leadless) and defibrillator (transvenous and full subcutaneous) implantation, loop recorder insertion and coronary angiograms/angioplasty, alongside heart screening, preventive cardiology and the long-term management of cardiovascular disease.
What Is Cardiac Electrophysiology?
A cardiac electrophysiologist (EP) is a cardiologist who subspecialises in the heart’s electrical system, diagnosing and treating heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and palpitations. This specialised focus is central to pacemaker insertion, catheter ablation and many other advanced cardiac procedures.
A Foundation In Research & Clinical Excellence
Undergraduate Medicine
Graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney under the John Crawford Scholarship, a full merit scholarship by the Australian Government
Postgraduate & Specialist Training
Completed postgraduate medical training in Oxford and specialist cardiology training in Cambridge, United Kingdom, receiving the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology.
Doctorate In Research
Awarded the prestigious Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Oxford University Clarendon Scholarship, Overseas Research Scholarship (UK Government), and received a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in cardiovascular research from the University of Oxford.
Subspecialty Training
Undertook subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge (now Royal Papworth) and Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
Hospital Affiliations & Academic Roles
Although Dr Lee is based at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, he has admission rights to all other private hospitals in Singapore (Mount Elizabeth Novena, Gleneagles, Parkway East, Mount Alvernia, Farrer Park) and may see patients or perform procedures there if needed. Dr Lee maintains visiting rights at the National Heart Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and can perform certain cardiac procedures at these institutions based on patient preference.
Hospital Appointments
- Former Head, Department of Cardiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Former Director, Cardiovascular Centre & Coronary Care Unit, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Former lead for Pacing & Electrophysiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Visiting Consultant, National Heart Centre Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Academic Roles
- Former Adjunct Assistant Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS) and Clinical Teacher, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (NTU/Imperial)
- Published research papers in international peer-reviewed cardiology journals
Conditions & Procedures Dr Lee Manages
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