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Dr Aaron Poh
Dr Aaron Poh
Experienced General Surgeon with dual subspecialties in Trauma Surgery and Colorectal Surgery
M.B.B.S (Singapore), M.R.C.S (Edinburgh), F.R.C.S (Edinburgh), M.Med (Surgery)
Dr Aaron Poh is a General Surgery specialist with dual subspecialties in Colorectal surgery and Trauma surgery. He is currently the Medical Director at Alpine Surgical Practice.
He performs a range of endoscopic and surgical procedures. Endoscopic procedures include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, with an emphasis on advanced procedures such as complex polyp removal with Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection). In addition, he also performs Colonic Stenting, which is particularly advantageous in helping patients with obstructed colon cancers avoid having a permanent stoma. Surgical procedures are largely performed laparoscopically and include colon cancer surgery, hernia repair surgery and gallbladder removal, among others.
Prior to his private practice, Dr Aaron Poh was a practicing Colorectal and Trauma surgeon in Ng Teng Fong and Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He was also the Associate Consultant in Ng Teng Fong Hospital while spearheading the setting up of Trauma service in the hospital.
Expert Care for Abdominal Conditions
24-hour support for all emergency abdominal conditions such as acute appendicitis, acute colecystitis, perforated organs or intestinal obstruction.
Safer, Faster and Better Recovery
Evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic investigations and laparoscopic surgery for conditions such as gallstones, hernias and cancerous conditions like colorectal cancer.
Patient-Focused Care
Evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic investigations and laparoscopic surgery for conditions such as gallstones, hernias and cancerous conditions like colorectal cancer.
Insurance Claimable
Provision of financial counselling and assistance with insurance claims.
Area of Treatments
| Category | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Haemorrhoids | Rubber Band Ligation |
| Haemorrhoids | Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy |
| Haemorrhoids | Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy |
| Haemorrhoids | THD/HALO Procedure |
| Perianal Infections | Drainage of Perianal/Ischiorectal Abscess |
| Perianal Infections | Drainage of Perianal Haematoma |
| Anal Fistulas | Fistulotomy |
| Anal Fistulas | LIFT Procedure |
| Anal Tears/Fissures | GTN Ointment |
| Anal Tears/Fissures | Botulinum Injections |
| Anal Tears/Fissures | Lateral Sphincterotomy |
| Gallbladder | Laparoscopic or Open Cholecystectomy |
| Gallbladder | ERCP (in collaboration with Gastroenterologists) |
| Inguinal Hernia | Open Mesh (Lichenstein) Repair |
| Inguinal Hernia | Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TEP and TAPP) |
| Endoscopy/Scopes | Colonoscopy with Removal of Polyps |
| Endoscopy/Scopes | Gastroscopy (OGD) |
| Endoscopy/Scopes | Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) of Colonic and Gastric Polyps |
| Endoscopy/Scopes | Colonic Stenting for Obstructing Colon Tumours |
| Major Colon Resections | Laparoscopic Colon and Rectum Resections |
| Major Colon Resections | Open Colon and Rectum Resections |
| Major Colon Resections | Emergency Colon and Rectum Resections for Colonic Obstruction, Perforation or bleeding |
| Major Colon Resections | Laparoscopic and Open Stoma Creations |
| Skin Lesions | Excision Biopsy of Lipoma, Sebaceous Cysts, Moles and Other Skin Lesions |
| Skin Lesions | Toilet and Suturing of Lacerations |