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The passing of Dr Wong Yue Sie
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29 May 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Wong Yue Sie 黄榆思, on 28 May 2010. He was 49.
Dr Wong developed a massive stroke on 21 May 2010. Despite emergency surgery, he succumbed to the severity of the condition without regaining consciousness. He is survived by his wife, Madam Choy Sok Cheng, 47, and two teenage daughters.
Dr Wong was SingHealth’s Group Chief Operating Officer. He was also Chief Operating Officer and Chairman, Division of Ambulatory and Clinical Support Services at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). An Orthopaedic Surgeon by training, Dr Wong had a special interest in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Before joining SGH in October 2006, Dr Wong served as a career medical officer in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) from 1985 to 2006. He was the Chief of the SAF Medical Corps from 2001 to 2006.
In August 2008, upon the request of the Ministry of Health, Dr Wong was seconded to Ren Ci Hospital as its Chief Executive Officer. He was tasked to ensure the completion and opening of the Ren Ci Community Hospital, amongst other critical responsibilities. He completed his stint there in March 2009.
SingHealth’s Group CEO, Professor Tan Ser Kiat recounted, “We have lost a gifted clinician-leader, a selfless individual who made time for anyone who needed him. From watching over major building projects at SGH Campus and integration of IT systems in the SingHealth Group to fostering synergy among work teams, we could count on Dr Wong for his commitment and measured ways in facing any situation. He has left a lasting legacy for his family, colleagues and staff.”
“We are deeply saddened by his sudden departure. We thank Dr Wong for his leadership, earnest dedication and contributions to SGH. We fondly remember his gentle ways, and how he treated everyone with sincerity and respect. He was truly a gentleman. We will miss him dearly,” said Prof Ang Chong Lye, CEO, SGH
Dr Wong had also been a member of the Singapore Medical Council since 2008. He was conferred the Public Administration Medal (Silver) (Military) in 2003.
