About Dr. Lee Jiah Min

Medical Specialist

Dr. Lee Jiah Min

Senior Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Level 3 Accredited Minimally Invasive Surgeon, MBBS (S’pore), MRCOG (UK), FAMS, OGSS, RCOG, SCCPS, APAGE, AAGL

Dr. Lee is a highly seasoned specialist dedicated to providing advanced surgical solutions and holistic obstetric care. With over 20 years of practice as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, she has built a reputation for clinical excellence and a compassionate, patient-first philosophy. An avid obstetrician, Dr. Lee is deeply committed to providing comprehensive antenatal care and has safely managed more than 8,000 deliveries to date. She is widely recognized by her patients and peers for being friendly, approachable, and meticulously detailed in her care.

Her practice is centered on minimally invasive techniques, including vNOTES ( Vaginal Natural Orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery ) , that allow patients to undergo complex procedures without abdominal incisions, ensuring a faster recovery and minimal post-operative pain. With a particular forte in managing high-complexity cases, Dr. Lee possesses extensive expertise in the laparoscopic treatment of severe endometriosis, with complete excision and ablation of endometriosis for effective treatment of pain with balanced preservation of organ function, laparoscopic surgery for large uteri, large uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and advanced hysteroscopic surgery for submucous fibroids and polyps. Till date she has done more than 4000 laparoscopic surgeries in the last 15 years and 200 VNOTES surgeries in the last 4 years. By combining decades of extensive surgical experience in complex cases with the most forefront surgery techniques and a caring, communicative, approachable nature, Dr. Lee ensures that every woman is not only treated with the best medical and surgical expertise but also feels heard and supported while navigating even the most challenging reproductive health conditions.

Clinical Expertise and Experience
  • Over 20 years of specialized experience in public and private healthcare as an MOH-accredited specialist and Level 3 laparoscopic surgeon.
  • Former Senior Consultant at the O&G Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
  • Long Service & Excellence: Recipient of the 20-Year Long Service Award, reflecting her deep commitment to the medical profession.
  • An advanced laparoscopic surgeon, she has extensive experience in navigating difficult pelvic environments, including severe endometriosis, dense adhesions from previous surgeries, large fibroids and cysts.
  • Award-Winning Care: Recipient of the 20-Year Long Service Award (2024) and a consistent winner of the SingHealth Excellent Service Awards (Star, Gold, and Silver) for the last 15 years, demonstrating her heart for patient care.
  • Specialised Skills:
    • Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery: including complex laparoscopic procedures, management of complex fibroids (up to 13cm) and large cysts, severe endometriosis, and pelvic adhesions.
    • vNOTES surgery for hysterectomy, cystectomy, and myomectomy (in select cases) , performed without abdominal incisions, resulting in minimal pain, fast recovery and a scarless outcome.
    • Newer non-incisional methods: Transvaginal radiofrequency and microwave ablation of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
    • Operative hysteroscopy for treatment of intracavitory fibroids, polyps, uterine septum and uterine adhesions to optimise fertility, treat heavy menses and irregular bleeding.
    • Colposcopy: assessment and laser treatment (LEEP) of pre-cancerous cervical conditions.

Dr. Lee obtained her medical degree from the National University of Singapore and completed her post-graduate specialty training to attain her membership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK). Accredited as a Specialist in O&G by the Ministry of Health (Singapore), she is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) and holds specialized accreditation as a practicing colposcopist with the SCCPS.

To further her surgical mastery, she was awarded a prestigious HMDP fellowship in Taiwan, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital under the tutelage of Professor Lee Chyi Loong, where she received advanced training in complex pelvic laparoscopic surgery, vNOTES, and hysteroscopic techniques. This international training forms the foundation of her expertise in modern, scarless gynaecological surgery.

Dedicated to medical education, Dr. Lee shares her 20 years of clinical knowledge as a Teaching Faculty Member for hands-on laparoscopic workshops. She has been a key contributor and faculty to the KKH Gynaecological Teaching Conference in conjunction with the yearly Regional APAGE Congress, helping to train the next generation of surgeons.

Dr. Lee maintains active leadership and memberships in several prestigious local and international medical societies:

  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK
  • Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore (OGSS)
  • The Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology of Singapore (SCCPS)
  • Asia Pacific Association of Gynecological Endoscopy (APAGE)
  • American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)
  • Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS)

Dr. Lee’s research interests lie in minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery and complex reproductive anomalies. Her research is featured in several distinguished international and local peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG), European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology and the Singapore Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Languages and Communication

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese

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