Dr. Jessie Phoon
Dr Jessie Phoon graduated from the University of Auckland in 2005 and subsequently pursued a post graduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology. She was conferred membership by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(UK) and Master of Medicine(Singapore) in 2011.
Dr Phoon is a MOH accredited IVF specialist and is fully qualified to perform the full spectrum of assisted reproductive techniques(ART). She had the privilege to further pursue her interest in fine-tuning In-Vitro Maturation(IVM) into routine IVF and fertility preservation in Karolinska Institute, Sweden under the MOH – Health Manpower Development Programme(HMDP). In the last years of clinical practice as a senior consultant in KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, she helmed the directorship of KKIVF Centre & National Sperm Bank (2020-2023). She also co-founded the OncoFertility Clinic (OFC), which is the first co-joint gynaeoncology and fertility clinic in Singapore.
Apart from performing general obstetrics & gynaecology, Dr Phoon is also fully proficient and accredited in performing minimally invasive surgeries/ laparoscopic surgeries as she believes in its quick recovery rate with less pain.
Dr Phoon’s interest also expanded to clinical research. She received the Singhealth Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Research grant in 2020 for a multi-centre randomized controlled trial in comparing conservative treatment for atypical endometrial hyperplasia. Besides clinical work, Dr Phoon was heavily involved in teaching the undergraduate and postgraduate students. She was appointed as Associate Program Director for Singhealth Obstetrics & Gynaecology residency program from 2016 to 2020 and continued to be a core faculty of the residency program thereafter. She strongly believes that imparting knowledge & experience is crucial as these should be shared amongst everyone.
As a passionate clinician, she believes in developing strong relationships with her patients, providing them individualised care, and ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout their healthcare journey. She also strives to improve and empower women to make informed decisions about their reproductive well-being.
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