Dr. Agasthian T
General Thoracic Surgeon
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Qualifications & Education
Extensive training and expertise that sets Dr. Agasthian T apart
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MBBS (1984) - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
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FRCSG (1989) - Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
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MMed (Surgery) (1990) - Master of Medicine in Surgery.
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FRCSEd - Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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He completed specialized training in general thoracic surgery at the Mayo Clinic and thoracic surgery and transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic.
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Expertise in non-cardiac general thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS), pulmonary metastasectomy, esophageal surgery, tracheal and airway surgery, lung transplantation, and robotic thoracic surgery.
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Highlights
Key achievements and specializations of Dr. Agasthian T
Dr. Agasthian is a renowned general thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of lung diseases, particularly lung cancer.
He has 34 years of experience as a specialist.
Lead surgeon for the first lung transplant conducted in Singapore in 2000.
Currently practices at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.
Former Senior Consultant at the National Cancer Centre Singapore and Head of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute of Singapore.
Visiting Consultant at several major hospitals in Singapore, including National Heart Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Changi General Hospital, and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Developed thoracic surgery as a specialty in Singapore and set up thoracic surgery services at multiple hospitals, including pediatric thoracic surgery at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Trained all advanced cardiothoracic trainees in Singapore since 1996 and established a regional center of excellence for advanced thoracic training, mentoring doctors from across Asia.
Founding board member and advisor of the Asian Thoracoscopic Surgery Education Program and Assistant Editor for the Journal of Thoracic Diseases.
Has published over 50 papers in academic journals and is a frequent speaker at international workshops and seminars.
DOCTOR WORKS AT
World-class facilities for exceptional patient care
Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
Singapore • Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
340 Beds
24 Hours Open