About
About Dr Chuah
Dr Teong Chuah is a highly-regarded upper gastrointestinal (GI) and general surgeon, based in Brisbane, Australia.
Dr Chuah has a keen interest in everything to do with upper GI and general surgery, and is GESA-accredited as an upper GI endoscopist.
He consults at the Mater Medical Centre and operates at Mater Private Hospital, South Brisbane. Dr Chuah has a high level of expertise and experience in all elements of upper GI and general surgery, and he performs an extensive range of surgical procedures.
Dedicated to a higher level of patient-centred care
Dr Chuah believes that achieving a good surgical outcome while prioritising the patient’s well-being is of the utmost importance. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of patient-centred care, while protecting the patient’s welfare.
Medical experience and background
Dr Chuah graduated in 1988 from the University of Queensland, with a Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc) and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). At this time he also completed his elective requirements at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA.
Dr Chuah then pursued further education and research to complete his PhD in Surgery, which he completed at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the University of Queensland. His research work has been endorsed and supported by a number of prestigious scholarships, from the NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
After completing his general surgical training and fellowship in 2015, Dr Chuah worked as a fellow in general surgery to consolidate his general surgical skills at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Brisbane.
Dr Chuah then completed two years of upper GI fellowship training to complete the ANZGOSA Upper GI Surgery fellowship program, at the Western Hospital, Melbourne and Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, to subspecialise in oesophago-gastric cancer and reflux disease, and to further his keen interest and study in this area.
Summary of qualifications
- Bachelor or Medical Science (BMedSc) (University of Queensland)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (University of Queensland)
- PhD in Surgery (University of Queensland)
- GESA-accredited upper GI endoscopist (Gastroenterological Society of Australia)
Associations
- FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
- FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
- AANZGOSA Upper GI Fellow (Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association)
- Member of the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA)
- Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma (ANZAST)
- Member of General Surgeons Australia (GSA)
- Member of Australian Medical Association (AMA)
- Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, at the University of Queensland.
Accolades
Dr Chuah has received numerous awards for his outstanding research work, including:
- Ranked No. 1 nationally in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons application for general surgery training
- Neville Davis Prize from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Sir Ian McFarlane Research Medal from the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
- Queensland Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research.
He has also been invited to speak at many state, national, and international conferences.
Clinical interests
- All elements of upper GI surgery and general surgery
- Oesophageal and gastric cancer
- Reflux disease
- Thoracoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgery
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Revision surgeries
Book an appointment with us today
Dr Teong Lip Chuah is a highly experienced Upper GI and General Surgeon with a history of great patient outcomes. He consults at the Mater Medical Centre, and operates at the Mater Private Hospital in South Brisbane.
Book your appointment today or call us to learn more about Dr Chuah’s high-quality, patient-focused surgical care.