Dr. John Hsiang

Biography

Dr. John Chen Hsiang is a seasoned gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in both public and private healthcare sectors across Singapore, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.

He currently leads the Richmond Gastroenterology Centre, operating from Mount Elizabeth Orchard and Farrer Park Medical Centre, where he provides comprehensive care for patients with digestive and liver conditions.

Dr. Hsiang is committed to providing exceptional, personalized care to his patients. Fluent in Mandarin and Hokkien, he ensures effective communication, creating a comfortable and trusting environment for his patients. His dedication to empowering patients with knowledge helps them better understand and manage their health conditions. Dr. Hsiang has held significant roles in the SingHealth cluster, including over six years of service in the Gastroenterology Department at Sengkang General Hospital. 

With a focus on patient education, Dr. Hsiang regularly conducts seminars and participates in radio talk shows to raise awareness about digestive and liver health. His multilingual abilities enable him to explain complex medical conditions clearly, empowering patients to make informed decisions. He believes that every patient should leave the clinic with confidence and a clear understanding of their treatment plan.

Dr. Hsiang is panel doctor for Great Eastern , Prudential, NTUC Income, HSBC Insurance as well as corporate insurance such as Alliance, Adept, MHC and ixchange.

Dr. Hsiang's areas of specialization include:

• Liver Diseases:
  • Management of fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
  • Treatment of viral hepatitis B and C
  • Cirrhosis and liver cancer care
• Gastrointestinal Disorders:
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastrointestinal cancer screening and prevention
• Endoscopic Procedures:
  • Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
  • Advanced endoscopic imaging diagnosis and management of benign /malignant lesions

Medical Education:

• MBChB, University of Otago, New Zealand
• Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Gastroenterology
• Doctorate (MD) in Hepatology, University of Auckland – Research focused on chronic liver diseases, particularly hepatitis B, type 2 diabetes, and statins

Postgraduate Training:

• Visiting Scholar at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, under the mentorship of Professor Henry Chan, Vincent Wong and Grace Wong

Former Academic Appointments:

• Adjunct Assistant Professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School

Dr. Hsiang is actively involved in clinical research, with over 27 peer-reviewed publications covering topics such as:

• Hepatitis B and C management
• Obesity-related liver disease
• Gut microbiome's role in gastrointestinal health
• Colonoscopy polypectomy
• Liver cirrhosis

He has also served as a reviewer for several international journals, including:

• American Journal of Gastroenterology
• Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Dr. Hsiang's specialty interests include managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, H.pylori infection, fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and has extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancer screening.