Lee Wai Yen

Foundation Women's Centre
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Urogynaecology)

Proficiencies

Colposcopy, Urogynaecology

Education

MD (Canada)
MRCOG (UK)
MMed (O&G, Singapore)
FAMS (Singapore)

Languages Spoken

Mandarin, English, Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien

Bio

Dr Lee graduated in University of Western Ontario, London Canadain May 2007 and started her medical career in Singapore in October 2007. Sheobtained her membership to Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologistsand Master of Medicine in O&G in May 2015. Prior to private practice, shewas a Consultant with Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in SingaporeGeneral Hospital.

Dr Lee believes every woman is unique and care of patientsshould be patient-centred and affordable. She is committed to integratingevidence-based practices with holistic approaches to empower women throughouttheir pregnancy and childbirth journey.

With her many years of experience in a tertiary hospital, she isexperienced in managing a wide range of gynaecological condition such asmenstrual issues, fibroids, polyps, ovarian cyst, polycystic ovaries, endometriosisand menopausal symptoms.

Her special interest is in early cancer prevention, screeningand treatment of precancerous condition of cervix, vagina and vulva. Anaccredited colposcopist, she is currently serving as Council Member in theSociety of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology of Singapore (SCCPS). Her otherclinical expertise in urogynaecology includes the management of pelvic floordisorders, particularly urinary incontinence and prolapse. Her aim of surgeryis to be as minimally invasive as possible and to allow enhanced post-surgeryrecovery.

Training medical students and junior doctors is also one of herdedication. She was a clinical tutor for Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,Faculty Member for SingHealth PGY1 and Family Medicine Residency Programme inO&G. Besides regular tutorials to the juniors, she has given numerous talksin public or GP forum and in conferences. Her contribution in research andpublication includes areas of antenatal care, HPV screening, fertility andwomen’s health.

Dr Lee’s patients and colleagues always describes her as“gentle, friendly and approachable”. In recognition for her devotion towardspatient care and education, she received the Service with a Heart Award (2017,2021, 2024), Long Service Award (2019), Outstanding Faculty Award (2021),Singapore Health Quality Service Gold Award (2023) and Dean’s Award forTeaching Excellence (2024).

Dr Lee is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese andspeaks basic Hokkien. She is accredited to perform surgical procedures atThomson Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Mount ElizabethHospital, Parkway East Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Farrer Park Hospital. Sheis also continuing to serve in the public sector as a Visiting Consultant in SingaporeGeneral Hospital.

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