Dr Adrian Ooi Seng Huan

​Dr Adrian Ooi has been a Consultant in the department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery since 2015.

He attended medical school in London, where he graduated with distinction, and returned to Singapore to complete his plastic surgery training at the Singapore General Hospital. Following his residency, Dr. Ooi furthered his training with advanced fellowships in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Under scholarship from the Singapore Ministry of Health, he spent one year at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical Centre, training in reconstructive microsurgery under world famous plastic surgeons. Following this, he completed his aesthetic fellowship at the renowned Wellington Hospital in London, where he learnt and operated with eminent British plastic surgeons.

Dr Ooi focuses on managing complex reconstructive cases, and has a special interest in skin cancer management, reconstructive surgery of the head and neck and breast, gender reassignment as well as lymphedema surgery. His aesthetic surgery specialties include  upper and lower blepharoplasty, face and neck lift, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and body contouring procedures.

His surgical philosophy is providing the best possible care through personalized communication and constant advancement, tailoring treatments for individuals to achieve the most satisfying and long-lasting results.

Dr. Ooi’s commitment to improvement has led to him speaking at  various regional and international conferences. He is also actively involved in research and education of medical students and trainees. In addition, he  participates actively in yearly volunteer medical mission trips.

• ​Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, The Wellington Hospital, London, UK 2017
  
• Microsurgery Fellowship, University of Chicago USA 2016
  
• Plastic Surgery Specialist Accreditation, Ministry of Health, Singapore 2015
  
• Master of Medicine, Surgery (MMed) 2010
  
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS) 2009
  
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine, University of London 2006
  

• ​Member, Singapore Association of Plastic Surgeons
  
• Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  
• Committee Member, International Scholar Subcommittee, American Society of Plastic Surgery, 2017
  
• Committee Member, Reconstructive Microsurgery Society of Singapore, 2015
  

​Outstanding presentation, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2012
Lee Foundation Scholar, 2003-2006

Referred Journals:

1. Ooi A SH, Butz D R, Teven CM, Gottlieb LJ. Re-introducing the delto-acromial perforator flap: Clinical experience and cadaver dissection. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg Sep 2017 doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.08.029. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Teven CM, Ooi A SH, Inbal A, Chang DW. Implantable Doppler Monitoring of Buried Free Flaps During Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. J Surg Oncol 2017. Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/jso.24655. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Ooi A SH, Teven CM, Inbal A, Chang DW. The Utility Of The Musculocutaneous Anterolateral Thigh Flap In Pharyngolaryngeal Reconstruction In The High-Risk Patient. J Surg Oncol 2017;115:842-847
4. Teven CM, Ooi A SH, Chang DW, Song DH. A Novel Strategy to Supercharge a Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) Flap after Port-a-Cath Removal. Plast Reconstr Surg Go 2016;4:1031
5. Ooi A SH, Chang DW. 5-step harvest of supraclavicular lymph nodes as vascularized free tissue transfer for treatment of lymphedema. J Surg Oncol 2017;115:63-67.
6. Ooi A SH, Butz D, Gooi Z, Chang D W. Modification of the radial forearm fasciocutaneous flap in partial pharyngolaryngeal reconstruction to minimize fistula formation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016;138:903-907.
7. Ooi A SH, Song DH. Discussion: Does the use of incisional negative pressure wound therapy prevent mastectomy flap necrosis in immediate expander-based breast reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg 2016;138:567-9.
8. Ooi A, Ng J, Chui C, Goh T, Tan BK. Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Morbidity: An Illustrated Case Review of Elbow Soft Tissue Reconstruction. Plast Surg Int 2016. Article ID 2841816. doi:10.1155/2016/2841816.
9. Ooi A SH, Chang DW. Discussion: Volumetric planning using computed tomographic angiography improves clinical outcomes in DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016;137:781-782.
10. Ooi A SH, Kanapathy M, Ong YS, Tan KC, Tan BK. Optimising Aesthetic Reconstruction of Scalp Soft Tissue by and Algorithm Based on Defect Size and Location. Ann Acad Med Singapore 2015;44:535-41.
11. Ooi A, C Hui (Joint 1st authors), Tan TE, Tan BK. Rectus sparing approach to left ventricular assist device exchange and use of the omental flap for coverage. J Plast, Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2015;68:278-80.
12. Raju A, Ooi A, Ong YS, Tan BK. Traumatic lower limb injury and microsurgical free flap reconstruction with the use of negative pressure wound therapy: is timing crucial? J Reconstr Microsurg. 2014;30:427-30.
13. Ooi A, Feng J, Tan HK, Ong YS. Primary treatment of mandibular ameloblastoma with segmental resection and free fibula reconstruction: Achieving satisfactory outcomes with low implant-prosthetic rehabilitation uptake. J Plast Reconstr Aesthetic Surg. 2014;67:498-505.
14. Ooi A, Foo L, Tan BK, Ng SW. Massive sacral chordoma resection and reconstruction with a combination of pedicled and free flaps. J Reconstr Microsurg 2015;31:76-8.
15. Ooi A, Wong CH, Ong YS. Combined use of liposuction and arthroscopic shaver in lower limb flap debulking. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Apr;66(4):538-42.
16. Chong SJ, Ooi A, Kok YO. Full Thickness Burns over Bilateral Patella Tendons – Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Wound Bed Preparation and Improved Graft Take. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2011 Oct;40(10):471-2
17. Ooi A, Chong SJ. Fournier’s Gangrene: Use of Adjunctive Treatments in Improving Patient Outcome. Singapore Med J 2011;52(10):e197

Non-refereed journals:

1. Ooi A SH, Song DH. Reducing infection risk in implant-based breast-reconstruction surgery: challenges and solutions. Breast Cancer – Targets and Therapy 2016;8:161-72.

​Research/grants

1. Fascicular turnover flap, Start up grant 2011
2. Bridging nerve gaps, SingHealth Foundation 2013
3. Signal processing in flap monitoring, Div Surg start up grant 2014