Dr. Daniel Lee Jin Keat obtained his medical degree from the University of Putra Malaysia in 2004 and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2009. He completed his Advanced Specialist Training in 2015, attaining Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Lee then pursued advanced fellowships in colorectal surgery at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, focusing on complex rectal cancer, and in surgical trauma care at the Royal London Hospital.
Since 2017, Dr. Lee has been a consultant surgeon at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, specializing in colorectal surgery with expertise in complex rectal cancer management, exenterative surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. He is highly skilled in advanced endoscopic techniques such as transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT), and colonic stenting. He has also developed a niche in geriatric surgery, enhancing perioperative strategies for older patients. His dedication to patient care earned him the Yishun Health Service Champion Award twice.
As Head of Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Lead for the Geriatric Surgical Service at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Dr. Lee played a key role in optimizing surgical care and improving outcomes for elderly patients. His contributions include refining perioperative processes, strengthening prehabilitation frameworks, and integrating sarcopenia screening into emergency surgery workflows.
Dr. Lee is actively involved in research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications on complex rectal cancer, novel surgical techniques, frailty, and perioperative care. His work has received recognition, including the NHG Recognition Team Award and several Quality Improvement Awards. He has presented at international and local conferences such as the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) and the Singapore Colorectal Society.
Beyond his clinical and research commitments, Dr. Lee is dedicated to medical education. He serves as an Adjunct Senior Clinical Lecturer at the National University of Singapore and LKC School of Medicine, and was a core faculty member in the NHG Surgical Residency Program, training future surgeons in general and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Lee's specialty interests are in Colorectal cancer, Proctology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Advanced endoscopy (EMR, colonic stenting, TAMIS).
You can use the FAST test to check for the most common symptoms of stroke in yourself or someone else:
Face: Smile and see if one side of the face droops
Arms: Raise both arms and see if one arm drops down
Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech
Time: If any of the above symptoms are present, contact a healthcare provider and note down the time symptoms started
