Dr. Teo Swee Guan

Dr. Teo Swee Guan is a senior consultant gastroenterologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, one of Asia's premier private hospitals. With 28 years of specialist experience, FRCP (London) and FAMS qualifications, he specialises in advanced endoscopy, hepatology, and inflammatory bowel disease. Singapore is a world-leading medical tourism destination recognised for its exceptional clinical infrastructure, internationally trained specialists, and patient safety standards. Dr. Teo's quad-lingual capability — English, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Malay — makes him highly accessible to the diverse patient population that Mount Elizabeth serves from across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and beyond. His expertise in complex endoscopic procedures and hepatobiliary disease attracts referrals from across the region.

Dr. Teo holds MBBS and FRCP (London) qualifications — the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians being one of the most prestigious internal medicine credentials globally — and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS). His gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy training encompassed diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and capsule endoscopy at institutions in Singapore and internationally. His hepatology training covered management of chronic viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and portal hypertension. He participates in the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) and Asia Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE) CME programmes.

Dr. Teo performs the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. His advanced endoscopy expertise includes ERCP with biliary and pancreatic duct interventions (stenting, sphincterotomy, stone extraction), EUS-guided FNA for submucosal lesion and pancreatic mass sampling, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for large colorectal polyps. His colonoscopy practice encompasses colorectal cancer screening, polypectomy, and assessment of inflammatory bowel disease. His hepatology practice covers chronic hepatitis B and C management using antiviral therapy, cirrhosis complication management including variceal banding and ascites control, and liver biopsy. He manages GERD, oesophageal motility disorders, and gastrointestinal bleeding in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Mount Elizabeth Hospital is one of Singapore's leading private hospitals and a major destination for international medical tourists from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. Singapore's healthcare system is consistently ranked among the world's best, and Mount Elizabeth is JCI-accredited with a comprehensive international patient services programme offering visa coordination, translation services, accommodation assistance, and dedicated case management. Dr. Teo's multilingual capabilities enable direct communication with patients from across the region. Singapore's Changi Airport is one of the world's best-connected hubs, providing convenient access for international patients seeking advanced gastroenterological care.

Dr. Teo has been recognised by the College of Physicians Singapore and the Academy of Medicine Singapore for his contributions to gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy. His FRCP (London) reflects assessment by the Royal College of Physicians, one of the most prestigious physician organisations globally. His FAMS designation recognises peer-evaluated excellence within the Singapore medical community. He has been invited to faculty positions at regional gastroenterology symposia and has contributed to APASL and APSDE educational programmes, sharing his expertise in advanced endoscopy techniques across the Asia-Pacific region.