Dr Tan Heng Hao (陈行灝)
Consultant Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
FAMS (Singapore), FRCOG (UK), MMED Singapore (OG), (Singapore), MBBS (Singapore)
Clinical Interests: In-vitro fertilisation (IVF), advanced endoscopy for benign conditions, reproductive surgery for fertility enhancement and minimally invasive keyhole surgery
Dr Tan Heng Hao is an experienced MOH accredited IVF Specialist, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgeon, and is the current Medical Director of Alpha IVF Center (Singapore)
Dr Tan’s Philosophy of Care
“I strongly believe in caring for the patient’s fertility needs and beyond.”
“It is important to go on this journey with the couple and provide the support that they need. That means being more than a doctor addressing their medical needs, but providing personalised treatment for the best possible outcomes.”
Dr Tan Heng Hao understands that the fertility journey can often be challenging and emotionally draining for most couples. He embraces a holistic view when aiming for success and the best outcomes for you. The aspects of his personal care include:
- Tailoring fertility care by leveraging on advanced IVF technologies to maximise the yield of quality eggs and embryos in every patient.
- Understanding perspectives and managing expectations of the couple throughout their IVF treatment and the ensuing pregnancy.
- Providing an optimal environment where work processes are streamlined and the ambience is optimised to reduce stress, while maintaining the couple’s privacy.
Clinical Expertise
Prior to his private practice, Dr Tan Heng Hao spent more than two decades in public service. He served as the Head of Department in Reproductive Medicine, and was a Senior Consultant in the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s (KKH) Endometriosis Centre and Maternity Services. While at KKH, he was also appointed the Director of the In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Centre & National Sperm Bank. He currently sits on the MOH Assisted Reproduction Service Advisory Committee in Singapore.
As an MOH certified IVF specialist, his expertise lies in journeying with infertile couples, IVF treatments, managing pregnancies and general gynaecological conditions.
Throughout his practice, Dr Tan functions on the belief that holistic fertility care goes beyond simply providing therapeutic solutions. He believes in providing personalised treatment with the latest IVF technologies, understanding each patient’s perspective, and providing an optimal environment for optimal outcomes.
In addition to being a Ministry Of Health (MOH) accredited IVF specialist in Singapore, he is trained in advanced endoscopy and reproductive surgery for fertility enhancement.
He furthered his passion for reproductive surgery by training in advanced endoscopy at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taiwan (Asia-Pacific association for gynecologic endoscopic surgeons) under the Ministry’s Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) award in 2009, and is one of the few who still performs laparoscopic tubal reversals locally.
Education and Training
Dr Tan holds the top Gold Medal prize (IV Asian Congress O&G) in the Master’s of Medicine Examination in Obstetric and Gynaecology from the National University of Singapore, and holds a SingHealth Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management & Leadership.
He is also currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG).
Professional Recognition
During his tenure in KKH, Dr Tan received several accolades. One of his most notable achievements is the Superstar Award — the highest accolade under the Singapore Health Quality Service Award in 2019. He strongly believes that his role as a fertility specialist requires more than just being a medical provider, but a journey he will undergo with them to achieve the best possible outcome for his patients.
Medical Teaching
Beyond his clinical work, Dr Tan Heng Hao is also passionate about medical education and held the appointment of Adjunct Associate Professor at both the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. He served as a Clinical Core Faculty Member in the OBGYN Residency Programme and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. During his tenure at KKH, he also served as the Deputy Chairman of the Division of O&G and was previously the Section Chair of Reproductive Medicine in the College of O&G Singapore.
In recognition of his passion for nurturing the future generation of O&G specialists, he was awarded the KK People Developer Award for his efforts as an outstanding clinical teacher.
Public Engagement and the Media
Dr Tan is a firm advocate of giving the general public the power of choice. To raise awareness on the possibility of fertility treatments, he has been featured in various media such as The Straits Times.
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