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Dr Koo Oon Thien Kevin
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages
English
Gender
Male
Insurance Panel
Great Eastern, HSBC Life, Prudential^, Singlife
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^Specialists may qualify for Extended Panel (EP) benefits depending on your policy and riders.
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Experience
Dr Kevin Koo is an orthopaedic surgeon practising in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
He has a special interest in foot and ankle surgery, joint replacements, sports surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.
He completed his medical training in the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2003 and was later appointed as a member and fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. In 2013, he obtained his master’s degree in orthopaedic surgery from NUS and then his fellowship from the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
Dr Koo did a one-year fellowship under the Health Manpower Development Plan Award at St. Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare in London, UK. Together with other recognised orthopaedic surgeons, he participated actively in the management of professional athletes and dancers.
He is an adjunct assistant professor for NUS’ Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Duke-NUS Medical School.
Dr Koo has presented at international, regional, and local conferences including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Scientic Meetings. He has also published more than 40 papers in various peer-reviewed medical journals, and is actively involved in the training of junior doctors.
Awards and honours
- 2020
Gold Award - Singapore Health Quality Service Awards - 2017
SGH Service with a Heart Award - 2015
SGH Service with a Heart Award
National University of Singapore Medical Faculty Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence
Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) – Imperial College Healthcare, London, UK
Singhealth 10-year Long Service Award - 2014
SGH 10-year Long Service Award - 2007
“Heart!” Service Quality Award
Fellowship and accreditation
- 2003
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore - 2009
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - 2013
Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore - 2014
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - 2015
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Research & publications
AYW Tay, GS Goh, K Koo, NEM Yeo (2021). Third-Generation Minimally Invasive Chevron-Akin Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Produces Similar Clinical and Radiological Outcomes as Scarf-Akin Osteotomy at 2 years: A Matched Cohort Study. Foot Ankle International 43(3):321-330.
A Padki, GJW Cheok, B Loh, NEM Yeo, K Koo (2021). Minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair confers faster recovery and reduced complications compared to open Achilles tendon repair. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) 9(1):10–15.
Tay YW, Goh GS, Thever Y, Yeo EM, Koo K (2021). Impact of Pes Planus on Clinical Outcomes of Hallux Valgus Surgery. Foot and Ankle Surgery 28(3):331-337.
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Clinic
The Bone & Joint Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth #14-15
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
SG 228510
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
SG 228510
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