Dr.ย Khee Cheeย Soo
MBBS, MD, FRACS, FACS, FAMS
Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology & Head & Neck Surgery
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Khee Chee Soo
MBBS, MD, FRACS, FACS, FAMS
Prof. Khee Chee Soo, also listed in many Singapore sources as Prof. Soo Khee Chee, is one of Singapore's most experienced surgical oncologists, with particular expertise in head and neck cancer, thyroid cancer and salivary gland tumour surgery. He is the founding Director of the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), which he established in 1997 and led for around 20 years.
Prof. Soo studied medicine at the University of Singapore, graduating in 1975, and went on to complete surgical training in Sydney followed by fellowship training in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery in London and New York. He returned to Singapore General Hospital in 1988 and became Head of the Department of Surgery in 1993, a position he held for 11 years, before founding NCCS in 1997. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of head and neck and complex cancer surgery in Singapore, having introduced advanced procedures such as peritonectomy for previously inoperable abdominal malignancies and isolated limb perfusion to help salvage limbs affected by soft tissue tumours. He retired as Director of NCCS in November 2017 and continues to practise as a senior cancer surgeon in Singapore, while holding the Benjamin Sheares Professorship in Academic Medicine at Duke-NUS Medical School.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review, second-opinion support and travel assistance for international patients seeking surgical cancer care in Singapore.
Why Consider Prof. Khee Chee Soo?
Prof. Soo combines decades of complex cancer surgery experience with a record of national leadership in oncology and academic medicine.
Areas of Specialisation
Surgical oncology focused on head and neck, thyroid and complex cancers
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Surgical management of cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx and neck.
- arrow_rightResection of oral cavity, tongue and tonsil cancers
- arrow_rightSurgery for laryngeal and pharyngeal cancers
- arrow_rightNeck dissection for metastatic lymph nodes
- arrow_rightSurgery near critical structures for speech and swallowing
- arrow_rightSurgery for recurrent and locally advanced head and neck cancers
Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery
Surgery for thyroid cancer, suspicious nodules and salivary gland tumours.
- arrow_rightThyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
- arrow_rightSurgery for suspicious thyroid nodules
- arrow_rightManagement of neck nodal disease from thyroid cancer
- arrow_rightParotidectomy with attention to facial nerve preservation
- arrow_rightSurgery for submandibular and minor salivary gland tumours
Complex & Sarcoma Surgery
Advanced surgery for soft tissue tumours and abdominal malignancies.
- arrow_rightRemoval of limb soft tissue tumours and sarcomas
- arrow_rightIsolated limb perfusion for in-transit metastases to help avoid amputation
- arrow_rightPeritonectomy for peritoneal malignancies
- arrow_rightResection of major intra-abdominal tumours
Procedures Performed
Surgical services and cancer treatment approaches
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Complex DiseaseSurgical resection of cancers of the head and neck region.
Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery
Complex DiseaseSurgery for thyroid cancer and salivary gland tumours.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Planning
MultidisciplinaryCombined-specialty planning for complex cancer cases.
Diagnostic Evaluation
DiagnosisTumour evaluation and surgical staging assessment.
Second Opinion Consultations
Second OpinionIndependent surgical review for cancer cases.
Research & Academic Contributions
National leadership in oncology and academic medicine
A more detailed publication list may be available on request via CancerFax.
Education & Training
Prof. Soo trained in Singapore and completed advanced surgical and fellowship training in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Clinical Experience
A career spanning more than 30 years across Singapore General Hospital, the National Cancer Centre Singapore and private surgical practice.
Languages & International
Prof. Soo consults in the following languages.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support when required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Khee Chee Soo
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Khee Chee Soo's team โ with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history โ prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Khee Chee Soo's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Khee Chee Soo before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Khee Chee Soo's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Khee Chee Soo'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. Khee Chee Soo's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prof. Khee Chee Soo
Prof. Khee Chee Soo, also known as Prof. Soo Khee Chee, is a senior surgical oncologist in Singapore and the founding Director of the National Cancer Centre Singapore. He is known for his expertise in head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid cancer surgery, salivary gland tumour surgery and complex cancer surgery.
His main focus is surgical oncology, with particular expertise in head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, sarcoma and soft tissue tumour surgery, and complex abdominal cancer operations.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion or surgical cancer care in Singapore, subject to availability and case acceptance.
Submit your medical reports through CancerFax. The CancerFax team will review the documents, prepare the case for submission, and coordinate the next steps with the hospital or doctor, subject to availability.
Yes. A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging and treatment history. The final consultation format and availability depend on the doctor's institution.
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