Dr. John Hsiang
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doctor
Livingstone Digestive and Liver Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital
Singapore
LANGUAGEEnglish
Mandarin Chinese
Chinese
10 Questions with Dr John Hsiang
"I would describe myself as a professional doctor with a good sense of humour to ensure patients do not feel too tense during the consultation, and yet still get the care and attention they need."
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Dr John Hsiang is a Taiwanese who grew up and trained as Gastroenterology specialist in New Zealand. He came to Singapore many years ago with his wife and children as he fell love with the weather, the people and the food!
Dr John completed his specialist training and went to the prestigious Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital where he completed his fellowship training as well as his doctoral research in liver diseases. He published over 25 peer-reviewed papers on liver diseases, H.pylori infection, gut microbiota, hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
His specialty interest is fatty liver, colon cancer surveillance and endoscopy. He is interested in empowering patients with the knowledge and know-how to help them to improve their condition and well-being
Dr John completed his specialist training and went to the prestigious Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital where he completed his fellowship training as well as his doctoral research in liver diseases. He published over 25 peer-reviewed papers on liver diseases, H.pylori infection, gut microbiota, hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
His specialty interest is fatty liver, colon cancer surveillance and endoscopy. He is interested in empowering patients with the knowledge and know-how to help them to improve their condition and well-being
CREDENTIALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Doctor of Medicine (Doctorate) University of Auckland, New Zealand 2017
Visiting Scholar, Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013-2015
Clinical Training Research Fellowship Award, Health Research Council, New Zealand, 2013-2015
Young Investigator of the Year, NZ Society of Gastroenterology, NZ, 2013
Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2012
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2003
Visiting Scholar, Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013-2015
Clinical Training Research Fellowship Award, Health Research Council, New Zealand, 2013-2015
Young Investigator of the Year, NZ Society of Gastroenterology, NZ, 2013
Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2012
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2003
ACCEPTED INSURANCE
Corporate - NTUC, GE, Adept Health
Personal - GE Shield
Personal - GE Shield
FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS
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6th Jan 2022 (about 4 years ago) 
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Hi Young-Friesen
Thanks for the question. The ideal diet would be choosing foods that have low glycemic index such as whole grain, vegetables and fruits. Avoid the carbohydrate loading that high...
Show full answerThanks for the question. The ideal diet would be choosing foods that have low glycemic index such as whole grain, vegetables and fruits. Avoid the carbohydrate loading that high...
6th Jan 2022 (about 4 years ago) 0
0Hi Kerstin,
This is a great question. Many people think those with liver condition such as fatty liver will have symptoms. This is quite the opposite! On the contrary, patients with...
Show full answerThis is a great question. Many people think those with liver condition such as fatty liver will have symptoms. This is quite the opposite! On the contrary, patients with...
6th Jan 2022 (about 4 years ago) 0
0Hi Pa-Kihn
Thanks for the question. I would say there are many medications out there in the market which aims to reduce weight and in term reduces the severity of the...
Show full answerThanks for the question. I would say there are many medications out there in the market which aims to reduce weight and in term reduces the severity of the...
6th Jan 2022 (about 4 years ago) 0
0HI Wilfred
Thanks for the question. In general, a healthy diet and regular exercises can reduce excessive weight gain.
Sometimes people do calorie counting to avoid too much caloric intake. In terms...
Show full answerThanks for the question. In general, a healthy diet and regular exercises can reduce excessive weight gain.
Sometimes people do calorie counting to avoid too much caloric intake. In terms...
6th Jan 2022 (about 4 years ago) 0
0Hi Augustine,
That is a good question. Usually we would recommend patients to avoid sugar-containing beverages such as bubble tea, soda, bottled juice. Excessive alcohol intake can also worsen the fatty...
Show full answerThat is a good question. Usually we would recommend patients to avoid sugar-containing beverages such as bubble tea, soda, bottled juice. Excessive alcohol intake can also worsen the fatty...