Dr Terry Teo Hong Lee

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Spine Specialist & Surgeon in Singapore

MBBS (Singapore)
MRCSI, MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery)
FRCSEd (Orth)

"Protect your spine, power your life."
- Dr Terry Teo

About Dr Terry Teo

Dr Terry Teo is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in Singapore, specialising in spine health and surgery. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he provides comprehensive care for a wide range of spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, and chronic back or neck pain. Using minimally invasive techniques, motion-preserving procedures, and holistic management, Dr Teo helps patients reduce pain, improve function, and return to their active lifestyles.

Specialty Areas

Spine Trauma & Spinal Deformities

Management of complex spinal injuries and structural abnormalities.

Minimally Invasive & Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery

Including endoscopic spine surgery, disc replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures.

Sports-Related Spine Care

Tailored rehabilitation and treatment for athletes and active individuals.

Key Procedures

Practice Locations

Dr Terry Teo is able to perform treatments and procedures at the following hospitals and medical centres in Singapore:

Mount Elizabeth (Orchard) Hospital
Mount Elizabeth (Novena) Hospital
Gleneagles Hospital
Farrer Park Hospital
Mount Alvernia Hospital
HMI Medical Centre
Parkway East Hospital

Professional Background

Dr Teo graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Singapore. He further trained at Spine Ortho Clinic in Australia, refining advanced spine surgery techniques. He holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCS).

He served as Director of Spine Surgery at Changi General Hospital (CGH), where he introduced biportal endoscopic spine surgery and started robotic spine surgery. He also served as Site Chief at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Spine Centre, leading multidisciplinary teams and advancing spine care delivery.

Patient Approach & Philosophy

Dr Terry takes a holistic approach to spine care, combining surgical and non-surgical management depending on the patient’s needs.

1. Personalised Care

Treatment plans tailored to patient lifestyle, goals, and condition severity.

2. Early Return to Activity

Focus on safe, effective rehabilitation to resume sports or work.

3.Advanced Techniques

Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and motion-preserving procedures for better outcomes.

4. Sports & Motion Expertise

Specialised understanding of spinal issues affecting athletes and active patients.

Education & Training

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd Orth)
Clinical Attachment in Advanced Spine Surgery – Spine Ortho Clinic, Australia
Diploma in Spine Surgery – Eurospine
Master of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) – National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Academic & Teaching Roles

Clinical Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
Lecturer, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Adjunct Teaching Faculty, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
Content Expert, Clinical Teacher & Clinical Practice Facilitator, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
Clinical Lecturer & Faculty, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Core Faculty, Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Programme, SingHealth
Physician Faculty Member, SingHealth Family Medicine Residency Programme
Clinical Physician Faculty Member (CPFM), SingHealth Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programme