Dr.Β KevinΒ Tay
MBBS, ABIM (Internal Medicine), ABIM (Medical Oncology), FAMS
Senior Medical Oncologist
corporate_fareOncoCare Cancer Centre, Singapore
Kevin Tay
MBBS, ABIM (Internal Medicine), ABIM (Medical Oncology), FAMS
Dr. Kevin Tay (Dr. Tay Kuang Wei Kevin) is a Senior Medical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre, Singapore, and a Visiting Consultant at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. He practises at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, and Gleneagles Hospital. He brings more than 25 years of clinical experience in medical oncology.
Dr. Tay completed his medical training at the National University of Singapore and undertook postgraduate internal medicine training at the University of Hawaii, where he served as Chief Resident. He subsequently pursued a medical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NCI/NIH), USA, where he served as Chief Fellow and conducted research in lymphoma biology with an internationally recognised translational research group. After returning to Singapore in 2010, he joined the Department of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore before establishing his current practice at OncoCare. His clinical and research focus includes lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukaemia, breast cancer, gynaecological cancers, sarcomas, melanoma, brain tumours, and HIV-related cancers. He is also Chairperson of the Children's Cancer Foundation, Singapore.
Dr. Kevin Tay has cared for patients from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Canada and Mongolia. CancerFax can coordinate report review and consultation support for international patients.
Why Consider Dr. Kevin Tay?
Dr. Kevin Tay combines more than 25 years of medical oncology experience with a strong translational research background, international training at the NCI/NIH, and a subspecialty focus in lymphoma and haematological malignancies.
Areas of Specialisation
Medical oncology spanning blood cancers, solid tumours and complex systemic disease
Dr. Kevin Tay's specialisation centres on haematological malignancies β particularly lymphoma and myeloma β alongside a wide range of solid tumour oncology, supported by translational research and international clinical training.
Lymphoma & Haematological Malignancies
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for blood cancers including lymphoma subtypes, multiple myeloma and leukaemia.
- arrow_rightDiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
- arrow_rightNK/T-cell lymphoma
- arrow_rightPeripheral T-cell lymphoma
- arrow_rightEnteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma
- arrow_rightNon-Hodgkin lymphoma β systemic therapy planning
- arrow_rightMultiple myeloma β diagnosis and treatment planning
- arrow_rightLeukaemia β systemic therapy evaluation
- arrow_rightClinical trial eligibility assessment for haematological malignancies
Solid Tumour & Medical Oncology
Medical oncology consultation and systemic treatment planning for a range of solid tumours.
- arrow_rightBreast cancer β systemic therapy planning including hormonal and targeted approaches
- arrow_rightGynaecological cancers β medical oncology consultation
- arrow_rightMelanoma β immunotherapy and systemic therapy evaluation
- arrow_rightSoft tissue and bone sarcomas
- arrow_rightBrain tumours β medical oncology approach
- arrow_rightHIV-related cancers
Procedures Performed
Systemic cancer treatment and multidisciplinary oncology services
Dr. Kevin Tay provides medical oncology-led treatment at OncoCare Cancer Centre and associated Mount Elizabeth facilities, drawing on the full range of systemic therapies available in the Singapore private oncology setting.
Systemic Cancer Treatment
Medical OncologyPlanning and administration of systemic therapies for haematological malignancies and solid tumours.
Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
Targeted TherapyMolecularly guided systemic treatment approaches for selected haematological and solid tumour cases.
Cancer Diagnosis & Staging
DiagnosisComprehensive oncology evaluation for suspected or confirmed cancer, including staging and treatment pathway planning.
Second Opinion & Complex Case Review
Second OpinionIndependent review of diagnosis, staging, and treatment plan for patients seeking a specialist opinion.
Research & Publications
Translational oncology, lymphoma biology and haematological malignancies
Dr. Kevin Tay has an active research background in lymphoma biology and translational oncology. During his fellowship at the NCI/NIH, he conducted research with internationally recognised lymphoma and cancer biology researchers including Dr. Wyndham Wilson, Dr. Louis Staudt, and Dr. Elaine Jaffe. He has published in peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet Haematology, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Genetics, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood Reviews, Leukemia & Lymphoma, and Seminars in Hematology.
Dr. Kevin Tay has published in The Lancet Haematology, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Genetics, and Journal of Clinical Oncology. A more detailed publication list is available on the OncoCare Cancer Centre website.
Education & Training
Dr. Kevin Tay trained in Singapore and the United States, completing his MBBS at the National University of Singapore, postgraduate internal medicine training at the University of Hawaii, and a medical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Kevin Tay has more than 25 years of medical oncology experience across leading institutions in Singapore and the United States. He joined the National Cancer Centre Singapore in 2010 after returning from the USA and is currently Senior Medical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre.
Languages & International
Dr. Kevin Tay consults in the following languages.
Dr. Kevin Tay consults in English, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien and Teochew. CancerFax can arrange additional interpreter support for other languages if needed.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients where required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Kevin Tay
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Kevin Tay's team β with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history β prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Kevin Tay's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Kevin Tay before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Kevin Tay's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Kevin Tay's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Kevin Tay's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kevin Tay
Dr. Kevin Tay is a Senior Medical Oncologist specialising in lymphoma and blood cancers, including multiple myeloma and leukaemia. He also treats breast cancer, gynaecological cancers, melanoma, brain tumours, sarcomas and HIV-related cancers.
Dr. Kevin Tay practises at OncoCare Cancer Centre, with clinic locations at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre and Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre. He is also listed by Mount Elizabeth Hospitals as practising at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. He holds a Visiting Consultant position at the National Cancer Centre Singapore.
Yes. OncoCare Cancer Centre states that Dr. Kevin Tay has cared for patients from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Canada and Mongolia. CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review, case preparation and consultation logistics for international patients, subject to case acceptance and hospital availability.
Submit your medical reports through CancerFax. The CancerFax team will review the documents, prepare the case for submission, and coordinate the next steps with OncoCare Cancer Centre, subject to availability.
A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging, treatment history and relevant test results. Dr. Kevin Tay's practice at OncoCare covers independent staging and treatment-pathway review, particularly for lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other complex oncology cases. The final format and availability depend on the clinic.
Dr. Kevin Tay has published peer-reviewed research in journals including The Lancet Haematology, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Genetics, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer Discovery and Blood Reviews. His research focuses on lymphoma biology, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NK/T-cell lymphoma and peripheral T-cell lymphoma. He conducted translational research at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA, and has continued research activity at the National Cancer Centre Singapore.
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