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dr tay - vascular specialist singapore

Dr Tay Jia Sheng

Senior Consultant

  • Vascular Surgeon Singapore
  • Vascular, Endovascular & General Surgeon

Professional Qualifications

  • MBBS (Singapore)
  • MMed (Surgery)
  • FRCSEd (General Surgery)

Specialty

  • Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
  • General Surgery

Fellowships

  • Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Clin Asst Prof Dr Tay Jia Sheng is a distinguished surgeon in general surgery, with a subspecialty focus in minimally invasive vascular, endovascular, and endovenous surgery. and endovenous surgery. At the forefront of surgical innovation, he has been leading an extremely busy practice within the Vascular & Endovascular Service at Sengkang General Hospital in Singapore. Dr. Tay’s practice is renowned for its exemplary patient outcomes and exceptionally low complication rates, setting a benchmark in surgical excellence.

In the dynamic and demanding environment of modern surgery, Dr. Tay has demonstrated remarkable proficiency and dedication as a vascular surgeon in Singapore. Over the last three years, he has impressively conducted between 633 to 778 operations annually, a testament to his expertise and unwavering commitment to patient care. His high volume of surgeries not only reflects his adeptness in the operating room but also underscores his pivotal role as a vascular surgeon in advancing the field of vascular and endovascular surgery.

 

Earning his double degree from the renowned Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2004, he embarked on a comprehensive journey in the surgical disciplines to broaden his horizons. His formative years were marked by enriching experiences across a spectrum of surgical disciplines, including General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Paediatric Surgery.

He began his Advanced Specialist Training journey in Cardiothoracic Surgery, gaining years of comprehensive knowledge and skills in this highly subspecialised field, with significant exposure to Paediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery. With a goal to reach out and help as many patients as possible, he later transitioned to Advanced Specialist Training in General Surgery with the ultimate aim of practising Vascular Surgery. This strategic shift allowed him to expand his capabilities and surgical acumen, enhancing his ability to provide top-notch care as a vascular surgeon, to a broader patient base.

 

Dr. Tay's dedication to excellence in his field led him to obtain a Master of Medicine in Surgery from NUS in 2015 and become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2017. He further honed his skills whilst practicing at Changi General Hospital before joining Sengkang General Hospital in 2019 as a key founding surgeon of the Vascular & Endovascular Service, making significant contributions to the establishment and development of the unit. His comprehensive training and diverse surgical experience solidified his position as a trusted expert in his field, amongst other vascular doctors.

 

Amidst a demanding schedule of clinical duties and teaching commitments, he was privileged to receive comprehensive training opportunities abroad, including in Australia, South Korea, and Thailand. These experiences have allowed him to learn and perfect a variety of innovative techniques from various renowned international experts. By bringing these advanced practices back home, he has been able to elevate the calibre of patient care he delivers in his own practice.

 

With a natural aptitude for surgical precision, he has mastered a wide array of advanced procedures. This exceptional proficiency spans across various endovascular aortic aneurysm repair techniques including rupture endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (rEVAR), endosuture aneurysm repair, and chimney and parallel graft techniques, among others. He is one of but a few contemporary vascular surgeons in Singapore who can perform minimally invasive saphenous vein graft harvest for arterial bypass.

 

As a preeminent authority in peripheral atherectomy and intravascular ultrasound,  he is at the forefront of state-of-the-art endovascular care and sets new benchmarks for modern endovascular procedures. His proficiency in utilising a diverse range of peripheral atherectomy devices, such as orbital, rotational, and directional atherectomy, along with distal embolic protection devices, clearly attests to his surgical acumen and exceptional clinical outcomes.

His mastery extends to intravascular lithotripsy and advanced catheter thrombolysis/thrombectomy devices, including rheolytic thrombolysis/thrombectomy, rotational thrombectomy, and aspiration thrombectomy. These sophisticated techniques are instrumental in enhancing the care he provides, underscoring his commitment to embracing the latest medical technology.

 

Recognised as a highly skilled vascular surgeon in endovascular and vein surgery, he is often invited to share his expertise at international conferences, live workshops, and training showcases. His roles as a proctor, speaker, and live case operator highlight his prominence in the field and his commitment to advancing surgical techniques for his fellow surgeons.

 

Dr. Tay is not only an accomplished professional in his specialist and subspecialist fields, but also a committed educator and mentor, distinguished by his extensive and noteworthy achievements. His dedication to teaching and mentoring has been consistently recognised through multiple prestigious awards. In 2016, he was honoured with the Best Educator Award from the Eastern Health Alliance. His exceptional teaching abilities were further acknowledged when he received the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore in both 2020 and 2021. His contributions to education were again celebrated with the Special Recognition Award from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University for the academic years 2022-2023.

 

Dr. Tay's exemplary service extends into the realm of public health, particularly highlighted during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he was awarded the COVID-19 Resilience Medal, a prestigious national award in recognition of his extraordinary efforts and resilience in facing the global health crisis in Singapore. This accolade underscores his dedication to healthcare and the well-being of the community.

 

Dr. Tay's commitment extends beyond academia into public service, where his efforts have been equally lauded through various awards. In 2021, he was a distinguished nominee for the SKH Crystal Owl Award, a testament to his commitment to excellence and care in service. The following year, he was presented with the Silver You Sparkle! Award by Sengkang General Hospital, acknowledging his outstanding contribution for the years 2022-2023. His longstanding dedication and significant contributions to service was further recognised with the SingHealth Long Service Award in 2023. Continuing his streak of excellence, Dr. Tay was awarded the Silver in the SingHealth Quality Service Awards 2024, highlighting his consistent and exceptional contributions to quality in healthcare and education. With these advanced minimally invasive techniques forming an integral part of his repertoire, Dr. Tay is highly sought after for specialist opinions and has achieved high success rates across numerous surgical cases, including general surgical, venous, arterial, aortic, chronic wounds, and difficult dialysis access. Whether it's providing first or second opinions, Dr. Tay's formidable expertise and dedication to his patients make him a trusted choice for vascular doctor in Singapore for those seeking top-tier care to guide them towards the best possible outcomes.

  • Ultrasound in Peripheral Interventions - Access and therapy - Speaker
    Critical Issues in Endovascular Therapy, Dec 2018
  • Vascular Solution for Success - Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Merit Medical, Oct 2019
  • Choice of Dialysis Vascular Access - Speaker
    Singapore Society of Nephrology Renal Update 2019 -
  • Design and Development of a Hand-held Automated Guidewire Threading Device for Endovascular Interventions
    17th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Dec 2019
  • Understanding the Fundamentals of Peripheral Intervention – Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Abbott Vascular, Dec 2019
  • B-CONNECTED – Webinar / Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Biotronik Asia, July 2020
  • Pharmacomechanical Thrombectomy in Practice Virtual Workshop Expert Speaker
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Sept 2020
  • SEA B-INTERACTIVE PVI: Peripheral Vascular Intervention – Webinar/Live Workshop
    in conjunction with Biotronik Asia, Nov 2020
  • The Virtual Peripheral Vascular Summit – Webinar Expert Speaker
    in conjunction with Medtronic, November 2020
  • Endovascular Focus Series – Rotational Atherectomy and Drug Coated Technology Applications on PAD Complex Patients – Webinar Expert Speaker
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Jan 2021
  • 2021 PVI B-CONNECTED Program – Webinar / Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Biotronik Asia, Apr 2021
  • Abbott Education Network: ASEAN Academy – Webinar / Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Abbott Vascular, Aug 2021
  • Fundamentals of Atherectomy: Jetstream Program – Webinar / Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Sept 2021
  • Fundamentals of Atherectomy with Jetstream – Webinar Expert Panelist
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Oct 2021
  • MPCCC 2021 – Optimizing Endovascular Treatment Algorithm for CLI – Webinar Expert Panelist
    in conjunction with Medtronic, Oct 2021
  • 2022 PVI B-CONNECTED Program – Webinar / Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Biotronik Asia, May 2022
  • AP Live @ 11th Shanghai JiaoTong University Vascular Disease Forum Project – Live Workshop Operator
    in conjunction with Beijing Health Promotion Association, May 2022
  • Spook-Tacular Night: Peripheral Intervention Program – Moderator Speaker
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Oct 2022
  • MedAortic Singapore – Faculty / Expert Operator for Hands on Endosimulation Workshop on EVAR/TEVAR/ESAR
    in conjunction with Medtronic, Nov 2022
  • VEITH Symposium 2022 – Speaker / Podium Presentation on Cleaner XT rotational thrombectomy – an efficacious endovascular technique for salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous access and a 12-month outcome analysis , Nov 2022
  • APAC Dialysis Access Day II (DAD) – Operator / Speaker
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Nov 2022
  • HawkOne Workshop, Vietnam – Regional Proctor / Expert Operator – in conjunction with Medtronic, Dec 2022
  • Annual Scientific Congress and Exchange for Next Generation InTerventionalists (ASCENT) – Expert Speaker
    in conjunction with Orbus Neich, Feb 2023
  • Boston Scientific EDUCARE Case Discussions & Observation Workshop – Lead Proctor – in conjunction with Boston Scientific, March 2023
  • Abbott International Lower Limbs Interventional Seminar Silk Road Reunion
    第一选择2023 下肢国际腔内治疗沙龙丝绸之路再聚首 – in conjunction with Abbott Vascular, March 2023
  • OrbusNeich Peripheral Endovascular Workshop – Expert Operator – in conjunction with OrbusNeich Medical, June 2023
  • 8th China Vascular Surgery Forum on Haemodialysis
    第八届中国血液透析血管通路潜江论坛
    亚大视野通路再狭窄预防和治疗@ 钱江论坛
    APAC Experience Sharing & Discussion – Prevention & Management of Restenosis – Speaker – in conjunction with Boston Scientific, June 2023
  • Venovo: Breaking Barriers in Venous Outcomes – Speaker
    in conjunction with BD Intervention, July 2023
  • 2023 PVI B-CONNECTED Program – Live Workshop / Expert Operator
    in conjunction with Biotronik Asia, Aug 2023
  • Boston Scientific Advanced BTK-BTA Course – Live Workshop / Expert Operator
    in conjunction with Boston Scientific, Sept 2023
  • Abbott Endovascular Workshop: Advanced BTK/BTA Course - Live Workshop / Expert Operator
    in conjunction with Abbott Vascular, Sept 2023
  • Approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment – Expert Speaker / Webinar
    in conjunction with Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Vaskular dan Endovaskular Indonesia (PESBEVI) @ Indonesian Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society and Boston Scientific, Nov 2023
  • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) & Phoenix Atherectomy Clinical Workshop - Live Workshop / Expert Operator in conjunction with Philips IGT Devices & Transmedic, Feb 2024
  • Silver Award in the SingHealth Quality Service Awards, 2024

  • Special Recognition Award, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 2022-2023

  • Silver You Sparkle! Awards, Sengkang General Hospital, 2022-2023

  • Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 2021

  • Crystal Owl Awards Nominee, Sengkang General Hospital, 2021
  • Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 2020
  • Best Educator Award – Medical, Young Educator Award, Eastern Health Alliance, Singapore, 2016
  • Silver Award, Eastern Health Alliance Caring Awards, Singapore, 2014
  • Best Medical Poster Presentation, 3rd Prize, Eastern Health Alliance Scientific Meeting, Singapore, 2012
  • National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine - Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Duke-NUS Medical School - Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Nanyang Technological University, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine - Clinical Teacher
  • SingHealth General Surgery Residency Program - Physician Faculty
  • SingHealth Family Medicine Residency Program - Physician Faculty
  • SingHealth Duke-NUS Surgery Academic Clinical Programme - Clinical Assistant Professor
  • SingHealth Duke-NUS Oncology Academic Clinical Programme - Clinical Assistant Professor

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