About

Alpha Joints Orthopaedics is an orthopaedic specialist clinic with a team of experience orthopaedic consultants, Dr Chew Chee Ping and Dr Fong Poh Ling. Our clinic provides exceptional care and expertise in the field of joint health, helping patients regain mobility and lead active, pain-free lives.

Dr Chew Chee Ping, an MOH-accredited, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializes in shoulder, knee, and arthroscopic sports surgery. With extensive experience as the clinical lead of the Sports Service in Sengkang General Hospital and as a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in both Sengkang General Hospital and Singapore General Hospital, Dr Chew is a trusted expert in his field. Dr Chew received his medical degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2003. He completed his specialist training in Singapore and became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Orthopaedics) in 2014. Dr Chew further honed his skills through a one-year clinical fellowship at Charité-Universitätsmedizin in Berlin, Germany, under the guidance of internationally renowned surgeons Prof Markus Scheibel and Prof Carsten Perka. He also completed an AO Trauma Fellowship with Prof Ralph Hertel in Bern, Switzerland, focusing on managing shoulder injuries and degenerative conditions. Dr Chew's dedication to patient care is evident through his compassionate approach and strong rapport with his patients. He has received numerous service quality awards during his tenure in public institutions, highlighting his commitment to providing excellent care.

Dr Fong Poh Ling, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, completed her training and obtained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2013. She further specialized in spine surgery at Singapore General Hospital and gained valuable experience in the field of sagittal balance and degenerative scoliosis during her scholarship in Bordeaux, France, awarded by the MOH HMDP. Dr Fong's primary interest lies in the treatment of aging and degenerative spine conditions, with a particular focus on sagittal balance and deformity. She collaborates closely with hospitals in China, specifically Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and Qingdao Municipal Hospital, where she contributes to deformity work and education. Being bilingual, Dr Fong has delivered talks on spine issues in Mandarin and published an article on neck pain in Lianhe Zaobao. As the first female spine surgeon in the Singapore Spine Community, Dr Fong actively participates in the diversity committee of the Singapore Spine Society. She plays a crucial role in engaging female residents and promoting greater female representation in collaboration with the AOSpine global platform.