Advanced Vascular Centre, Mount Elizabeth
#13-06 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
+65 6737 1180
Vascular surgeon specialising in varicose vein treatment
Effective, personalised treatment using minimally invasive techniques, with most treatments performed as a day procedure.
Dr Desmond Ooi
Senior Consultant, Advanced Vascular Centre
More than 15 years of experience in vascular and general surgery
Insurance
Personal
Corporate
Vein, artery and wound conditions a vascular surgeon treats
Vascular clinics at Mount Elizabeth and Mount Alvernia
Advanced Vascular Centre, Mount Alvernia
Medical Centre D, #07-58, 820 Thomson Road
+65 6265 8820
Dr Desmond Ooi, Senior Consultant at Advanced Vascular Centre, is a vascular and general surgeon with a clinical focus on varicose vein treatment
BM (Southampton), MMed Surgery (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh)
Trained in the UK, and available for second opinions
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UK training
He received specialised vascular and endovascular training in the UK.
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Second opinions
You are welcome to see him for a second opinion.
Vascular surgery for veins, arteries and wounds
What your first consultation with a vascular surgeon involves
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Consultation
Dr Ooi reviews your symptoms, medical history and concerns, followed by a thorough examination.
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Scans or tests
Scans or further tests may be recommended to assess your condition and guide treatment.
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Findings and options
Dr Ooi explains the findings and talks you through the treatment options best suited to you.
Costs and insurance
For varicose vein day surgery that is medically indicated, MediSave may help, and an Integrated Shield Plan may also cover it, subject to your plan and panel.
Start with a question
If you are unsure whether you need to be seen, message the clinic. You can ask before you arrange anything. Family members can also message on a patient's behalf.
Questions patients ask a vascular surgeon
Dr Ooi, a vascular and general surgeon, treats varicose veins and other conditions of the veins, arteries and feet, non-healing wounds and dialysis access.
It depends on your condition and any scan results.
Many conditions can be monitored, or managed with measures such as compression stockings.
After endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation, two of the minimally invasive vein treatments, patients usually walk straight away and go home the same day.
Artery procedures and open surgery differ, so ask about yours at the consultation.
Dr Ooi reviews your symptoms and history, and examines you.
Some conditions also need a scan or other test, after which he explains the findings.
The Costs and insurance section above explains when MediSave and an Integrated Shield Plan may help.
For anything else, please ask at your consultation whether your plan applies.