38 Irrawaddy Road #08-51, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563
38 Irrawaddy Road #08-51, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563
Learn More About Dr Leslie Tay
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, UK
Bachelor of Science (Honours), UK
Dr. Leslie is a Heart Specialist and Physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specialises in Interventional Cardiology with expertise in managing patients with complex coronary artery diseases including chronic total occlusion, left main and bifurcation angioplasty (stenting). Based in Singapore, he uses the latest interventional tools and techniques that help to improve the safety and outcome of patients including shockwave therapy, robotic-assisted angioplasty and rotational atherectomy.
Dr. Leslie also has special interests in Sports Cardiology and believes in a holistic approach for patient care and is achieved through successful patient-doctor partnerships. He believes that Exercise is Medicine – That exercise is a powerful tool to treat and prevent chronic disease and improve quality of life. He aims to work with patients to get them fit and active. An avid runner himself, he has completed many marathons and half marathons.
Heart Specialist Dr Leslie Tay was awarded a scholarship to train in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular CT at MonashHeart in Melbourne, Australia where he was trained under Professor Ian Meredith and Dr Yuvaraj Malaiapan. Monash Heart is at the forefront of cardiovascular research. He gained extensive experience in treating patients using the latest in adjunctive interventional techniques. Our doctor has also attained level 2 accreditation in Cardiovascular CT by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, USA.
In 2012, Dr Tay was appointed Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Changi General Hospital and a Visiting Consultant at National Heart Centre Singapore. Dr. LeslieTay is a firm believer in clinical practice improvement and implemented numerous practice changes that lead to improved patient safety and outcome.
Being actively involved in cardiovascular research; our heart specialist is a National Steering Committee member and principal investigator to numerous clinical trials. Our doctor is widely published in medical journals and is regularly invited as faculty to give lectures at many international conferences.
Dr. Leslie Tay is passionate about teaching and is a core faculty member for the SingHealth Cardiology Senior Residency program and a Senior Clinical Lecturer with Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
He has a keen interest in medical ethics and has co-authored a book entitled “Medico-Legal and Ethical Issues in Cardiology and General Medicine” (2010, McGraw Hill). He is appointed by the Ministry of Health as a member of the National Transplant Ethics Committee.
In recognition for his contribution to clinical and research excellence, he was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow), Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (Singapore), and Fellow of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Leslie Tay believes in collaborating with his patients to make well informed decisions about their health and to provide the highest quality of cardiovascular care in a holistic and personalized manner. He believes in working ethically and with integrity to build long term relationships with his patients.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Leslie Tay specialises in managing complex coronary artery diseases. As a heart specialist in Singapore, he utilises his knowledge and practical expertise to provide effective, patient-centred care.
Our clinic offers a wide array of cardiac services, covering everything from initial diagnosis to specialised treatments. Under the guidance of our heart doctor in Singapore, you can expect thorough care for your heart conditions.
From robotic-assisted procedures to specialised therapies, we prioritise patient safety and outcomes by providing treatments supported by reliable equipment.
Dr. Leslie Tay emphasises a holistic and individualised approach to heart care. Working closely with patients, he develops treatment plans that align with your unique needs and health goals.