DR ROGER TAN

About Dr Tan

Dr Roger Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997. He underwent his basic training in Internal Medicine in various renowned institution including National University Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital and obtained his Advanced Specialty Training in Renal Medicine at the Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital.

He has keen interest in treating auto-immune diseases related kidney problems especially lupus nephritis and had presented his research projects in various regional and international conferences. With his understanding and experience in the use of immuno-modulating medications, Dr Roger, has also managed other various types of immune mediated kidney diseases including complex lupus nephritis, vasculitis, IgA nephropathy etc.

He too has a strong interest in peritoneal dialysis and has been invited to various regional centres (Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand etc) to share his experience and educate fellow nephrologists and trainees on all aspects of peritoneal dialysis. Employing latest technology to enhance medical care provided to the patients, he was actively involved in the setting up of telecare medicine in the peritoneal centre in Singapore General Hospital. In 2007, he was awarded The Best Abstract Award tilted “Enhancement of Monitoring and Treatment in Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis Using Telecare – The Singapore General Hospital Experience” at the 4th Asia Pacific PD College held in Incheon, Korea.

In recent years, Dr Roger has expanded his research interest into the renal bone diseases and his dedication in his research work has rewarded him with obtaining the prestigious award -The Best Abstract Award in 2nd Congress of International Society for Hemodialysis, held in Hong Kong in 2009. His winning project was titled “Post-Parathyroidectomy Hypocalcemia in Hemodialysis Patients with Renal Hyperparathroidism: Incidence and Risk Factors. His knowledge in this field has allowed him to use various cutting edge therapies in dealing with many patients suffering from various degree of renal bone disease.

Having a keen interest to teach and share his clinical knowledge and experience, Dr Roger has been invited to deliver lectures in many medical conferences locally as well as regionally. He has been a teacher and mentor to many medical students, nurses, specialty trainees and overseas fellows. With a rising incidence of chronic kidney disease in Singapore, Dr Roger has been actively involved in educating the public in prevention of kidney disease in many public symposiums.