Dr Henry Chan | HC Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Henry Chan Ying Ho

Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (UK), M.Med (Orthopaedic Surgery), FRCS (Orthopaedic Surgery, UK)

Dr Henry Chan is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty focus in hip and knee joint replacement surgery. Having been awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) scholarship by the Ministry of Health Singapore, he completed advanced fellowship training in Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at the renowned Helios Endo-Klinik in Hamburg, Germany — the largest hip and knee reconstruction centre in Europe.

With more than 1,000 computer-navigated joint replacements performed since 2013, Dr Chan is known for his precision-driven surgical techniques and expertise in complex revision joint surgery. He previously spearheaded the Joint Replacement Unit at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and is regularly invited to teach basic and advanced joint replacement courses across the region.

He is widely regarded by patients as friendly, caring, and approachable, combining advanced technology with personalised care.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), National University of Singapore, 2004
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), United Kingdom
Master of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Orthopaedic Surgery), United Kingdom, 2013

Professional Appointments

Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, HC Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore
Spearheaded the Joint Replacement Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Dr Chan is accredited to perform surgery at:

Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Gleneagles Hospital
Farrer Park Hospital
Thomson Medical Centre
Parkway East Hospital

Awards & Fellowship Training

Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Scholar

Ministry of Health Singapore
Regional Faculty & Instructor

Invited instructor for joint replacement courses in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and India.
Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship

Helios Endo-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany (2014)
Largest hip and knee reconstruction centre in Europe, specialising in joint replacements and complex revision surgery.

Clinical Approach

Dr Henry Chan integrates meticulous surgical technique with advanced computer navigation and robotic technology to optimise implant positioning, accuracy, and long-term outcomes. His fellowship training in complex revision surgery enables him to manage challenging cases that require both technical expertise and careful clinical judgement.

He believes in clear communication, evidence-based treatment recommendations, and tailoring surgical solutions to each patient’s lifestyle and functional goals.

Specialised Expertise

Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement

Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Pinless computer navigation
Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI)
Robotic-assisted surgery (MAKOplasty)

Revision & Complex Joint Reconstruction

Management of infected joint replacements
Peri-prosthetic fractures
Implant loosening and stiffness
Recurrent dislocation
Persistent post-surgical pain
Complex hip and knee revision surgery

General Orthopaedics & Sports Injuries

Ligament ruptures
Meniscus tears
Arthroscopy
Major joint reconstruction
Adult and paediatric fractures and trauma

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Malay

Research & Publications

Total knee arthroplasty in ochronosis arthropathy: A case report and systematic review.

Lee, W. C., Tan, T. L., & Chan, Y. H . (2019).

Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2019, 1871856.
Comparison between cast immobilization versus volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures in active elderly patients, the Asian perspective.

Chan, Y. H ., Foo, T. L., Yeo, C. J., & Chew, W. Y. (2014).

Hand Surgery, 19(1), 19–23.