Dr Jonathan Teo
Dr Jonathan Teo is a consultant urologist with experience spanning public and private healthcare in Singapore. He has managed a high volume of kidney stone cases alongside a broad range of urological conditions, with particular interests in andrology and male subfertility.
Before entering private practice, Dr Teo was a consultant urologist and director of andrology at Singapore General Hospital. He also served as a visiting consultant with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, working alongside specialists in the care of couples with subfertility and andrology concerns.
FRCS-Urol (Glas), FAMS (Urol)
Clinical Experience and Areas of Practice
Dr Teo’s experience spans both medical and surgical urology, from managing kidney stones conservatively to performing stone surgery when intervention is required. His surgical experience also extends to the treatment of other urological conditions.
His areas of practice include:
- Kidney stone treatment and surgery
- Kidney and bladder cancer surgery
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Andrology and male subfertility
- Erectile dysfunction and penile conditions
- Varicocelectomy
- Penile prosthesis surgery
- Microscopic testicular sperm extraction
Specialist Training and Clinical Leadership
Dr Teo graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore in 2006 before completing postgraduate surgical qualifications with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He subsequently completed his specialist urology training through the SingHealth Urology Residency Programme.
His public-sector career included appointments at Singapore General Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital. In 2018, Dr Teo was among the urologists involved in establishing the Urology Department at Sengkang General Hospital when the hospital opened.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Teo served on committees evaluating drugs, medical devices and implants for use at SGH. He was also a member of the Ministry of Health Singapore’s Medical Device Committee.
Speak with Dr Jonathan Teo, a specialist-trained urologist with experience in medical and surgical kidney stone care, about the treatment options available to you.
International Training and Global Perspective
Following his specialist urology training, Dr Teo pursued subspecialty training in andrology in South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
His international engagement has continued throughout his career. Dr Teo regularly attends workshops, masterclasses and professional exchanges overseas, while also speaking at international and regional medical programmes in his areas of expertise. These opportunities allow him to exchange knowledge with fellow urologists and stay connected with developments in urological care beyond Singapore.
He brings these perspectives back to his practice, considering evolving techniques and treatment approaches based on what is appropriate for each patient.
Advancing Urology Through Education and Research
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Teo has contributed to urological research and medical education. He has published academic work in BPH and andrology and held teaching appointments across several of Singapore’s medical schools.
His previous academic roles include Clinical Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Assistant Adjunct Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and Clinical Tutor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. As a faculty member of the SingHealth Urology Residency Programme, he was also involved in training the next generation of urologists.
A Commitment Beyond Clinical Practice
For Dr Teo, contributing to health and well-being extends beyond his work as a urologist. He is active in community work as a grassroots leader with the People’s Association, reflecting his commitment to serving the wider community.
Away from clinical practice and community work, Dr Teo enjoys diving and cycling in his free time.
