Dr Chang Min Kai

Dr. Chang completed his integrated residency in Hand Surgery, serving as Chief Resident. His clinical practice focuses on adult hand surgery, with a specialized interest in pediatric and congenital hand conditions.

An active academic, Dr. Chang has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at international scientific meetings, supported by several competitive travel grants. His research expertise includes flexor tendon biomechanics and reconstructive microsurgery.

Deeply committed to medical education, he serves as a Clinical Tutor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty Advisor for the Duke-NUS Hand Surgery Students’ Interest Group. He currently supervises multiple student research projects, fostering the next generation of hand surgeons. Through his dual roles in clinical excellence and mentorship, Dr. Chang strives to provide comprehensive, lifelong care for patients of all ages.

• Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS), Academy of Medicine, Singapore (2025)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Royal College of Surgeons, England (2020)
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Duke-NUS Medical School (2018)
• Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours), National University of Singapore (2014)

• Department Representative, Trauma Committee, Singapore General Hospital (2026–Present)
• Administrative Chair, 34th Singapore Society of Hand Surgery (SSHS) Annual Scientific Meeting & Hand Review Course (2025–2026)
• Doctor Lead, Extravasation Protocol Workgroup, Singapore General Hospital (2025–Present)
• Department Representative, EPIC Workgroup/Committee, Singapore General Hospital (2025–Present)
• Residents’ Representative, Singapore Integrated Programme (SGIP) for Hand Surgery (2023–2024)
• Faculty, 32nd Singapore Society of Hand Surgery (SSHS) Annual Scientific Meeting & Hand Review Course (2024)

• Kenneth Kam Outstanding Community Service Award, Duke-NUS Medical School (2018)
• SingHealth Medical Student Talent Development Award (Travel), Duke-NUS Medical School (2018)
• SingHealth Medical Student Talent Development Award (Project), Duke-NUS Medical School (2017)
• Merit Award for Moderated Poster Presentation, SingHealth Surgical and Anaesthesia Congress (2017)
• AM-ETHOS Duke-NUS Medical Student Research Fellowship, Duke-NUS Medical School (2016)

1. Chang MK, Tay SC. Flexor Tendon Injuries and Repairs: A Single Centre Experience. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2018;23(4):487-495.
2. Chang MK, Wong YR, Tay SC. Biomechanical Comparison of Modified Lim/Tsai tendon repairs with intra- and extra-tendinous knots. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2018;43(9):919-924.
3. Chang MK, Lim MX, Tay K, Lee JR, Kanesvaran R, Puvanendran R, Radha LKK. The Influence of Evolving Confucian Beliefs in the Selection of Proxy Decision-Makers at the End of Life in Singapore. Asian Bioethics Review. 2017;9:117-128.
4. Chang MK, Lim ZY, Wong YR, Tay SC. A Review of Cyclic Testing Protocols for Flexor Tendon Repairs. Clin Biomech. 2019;62:42-49.
5. Chang MK, Wong YR, Tay SC. Biomechanical Comparison of the Lim/Tsai Tendon Repair with a Modified Method Using a Single Looped Suture. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2017;42(9):915-919.
6. Wong YR, Jais ISM, Chang MK, Lim BH, Tay SC. An Exploratory Study Using Semi-Tabular Plate in Zone II Flexor Tendon Repair. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2018;23(4):547-553.
7. Chang MK, Yap RTJ. Acute Ulnar Nerve Compression Associated with Pisiform Fracture - a Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2019;6(1):1-6.
8. Chang MK, Acharyya S, Lim ZY, Tay SC. Clinical Outcomes of Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Repairs Using the Modified Lim/Tsai Technique. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2019;24(1):83-88.
9. Chang MK, Lim JX, Sebastin SJ. Current Trends in Digital Replantation-a Narrative Review. Ann Transl Med. 2024;12(4):66.
10. Chang MK, Cheah AEJ. The Role of Reconstructive Microsurgeons in Liver Transplantation-a Narrative Review. Ann Transl Med. 2024;12(1):10.
11. Chang MK, Lim ZY, Tay SC. Positive Ulnar Fovea Sign - Audit of Patient Outcomes Following Nonsurgical and Surgical Management. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2019;24(4):421-427.
12. Li F, Chang MK, Gan J, Chan CM. Bilobed Flap Coverage for the Reconstruction of Dorsal Soft Tissue Defect Over the Proximal Phalanx: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024;16(1):e51538.
13. Teng SL, Lim PPH, Wong YR, Rahim SBA, Chang MK, McGrouther DA. A Patient Trial for a 3D Printed Customized Finger Splint for Soft Tissue Mallet Injury. 2024 8th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Applications (ICBEA); 208-212.
14. Chang MK, Kwang LHL, Chua AHY, Lee NKL, Chew EM. Factors Affecting Appearance after Thumb Polydactyly Reconstruction - A Caregiver's Perspective in an Asian Population. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2024;29(6):568-578.
15. Lim YB, Chang MK, Li F. A Simple, Single-Staged Pedicled Rotational Flap With Lateral Band Tendon Graft for the Reconstruction of Composite Dorsal Finger Defects. Cureus. 2025;17(11):e97978

1. Principal Investigator, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medicine (AM) Research Grant (FY2022 Extended Call), "Novel Finger Splint to Improve Mallet Finger Treatment: Compliance and Outcomes," S$150,000, 01/04/2022 – 01/04/2025.