Dr. John Hsiang is a seasoned gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 20 years of experience in managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. His expertise spans conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, H. pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, and gastrointestinal cancer screening.
Dr. Hsiang graduated from the prestigious Otago Medical School, New Zealand, in 2003 and completed his specialist training in 2012. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Gastroenterology.
Dr. Hsiang has special clinical interests in managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, H.pylori infection, fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and has extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancer screening.
To advance his skills and knowledge, Dr. Hsiang served as a visiting scholar at the renowned Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. Under the mentorship of Professor Henry Chan, a globally recognized expert, Dr. Hsiang completed a doctoral degree in liver diseases research, further solidifying his expertise.
Dr. Hsiang is committed to providing exceptional, personalized care to his patients. Fluent in Mandarin and Hokkien, he ensures effective communication, creating a comfortable and trusting environment for his patients. His dedication to empowering patients with knowledge helps them better understand and manage their health conditions.
Dr. Hsiang has held significant roles in the SingHealth cluster, including over six years of service in the Gastroenterology Department at Sengkang General Hospital. He is also deeply involved in academia, having mentored medical students as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Duke-NUS Medical School.
Dr. Hsiang’s contributions to medical research are well-recognized. He has published over 26 research studies, amassing more than 1000 citations in areas such as hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, H. pylori infection, and colon polypectomy. He also serves on the editorial board of the Hepatoma Research Journal and as a reviewer for several leading gastroenterology and hepatology journals.
With a focus on patient education, Dr. Hsiang regularly conducts seminars and participates in radio talk shows to raise awareness about digestive and liver health. His multilingual abilities enable him to explain complex medical conditions clearly, empowering patients to make informed decisions. He believes that every patient should leave the clinic with confidence and a clear understanding of their treatment plan.
Dr. Hsiang is panel doctor for Great Eastern , Prudential, NTUC Income, HSBC Insurance as well as corporate insurance such as Alliance, Adept, MHC and ixchange.