Dr Teo Hong Lee Terry
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages
English, Mandarin
Gender
Male
Experience
Dr Terry Teo is an orthopaedic surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore.
His speciality is in spinal conditions and surgery. His areas of expertise include spinal trauma, adult spinal deformities, and the use of advanced instrumentation. He is proficient in minimally invasive spine surgery and incorporates innovative technologies such as robotic-assisted procedures, computer navigation and disc replacement.
Dr Teo was the director of spine surgery at Changi General Hospital (CGH).
He graduated from the National University of Singapore and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training in Singapore. He further honed his expertise during a clinical attachment at Spine Ortho Clinic in Australia, where he deepened his skills in advanced spine surgery techniques. He obtained a diploma in spine surgery by Eurospine and further developed his expertise in spinal surgery through a clinical fellowship. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK and member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has been practising medicine for more than 15 years.
During his time at CGH, he spearheaded advancements in spine care including introducing biportal endoscopic spine surgery and starting robotic spine surgery. He worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment for complex conditions. He also held the position of site chief at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Spine Centre, where he played a key role in enhancing collaboration between specialists and improving spine care delivery for patients.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Teo is a member of the executive committee of the Singapore Spine Society. He also has teaching roles including clinical assistant professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and lecturer at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
He has received several awards including the Singapore Health Quality Service awards.
Associated treatments
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Laminectomy
- Spinal fusion
- Surgery for scoliosis
Awards and honours
- 2023
Singapore Health Quality Service Award (Silver) - 2021
Singapore Health Quality Service Award (Hero) - 2020
Singapore Health Quality Service Award (Silver)
Research & publications
Zaw, S., Sen, L., Koh, J. Z. E., Ow, L., Kumar, D. S., Teo, H. L. T., Chew, Z., Koh, R. Y., Yang, Z., Yeo, A. K. S., & Lee, L. (2025). Surgical Fixation of Thoracolumbar Fractures in Patients Older than 80 Years. Neurosurgery.
Akbari, K. K., Terry, T. H. L., Kanade, U., & Choi, J. (2024). Clinical outcomes following treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with cervical posterior decompression using unilateral biportal endoscopic technique: a single center retrospective series of 20 patients. The International Journal of Spine Surgery, 8690.
Tan, Y. Y., Wan, J. J. Y., Rajendram, T., Ow, L., Tun, M. H., & Teo, H. L. T. (2024). Single position lateral lumbar interbody fusion with navigated percutaneous pedicle screw fixation: technique modification with resultant resource usage optimisation. Journal of Spine Surgery, 10(3), 479–487.
Teo, H. L. T. (2024). No delay in surgery for thoracic and lumbar vertebral fractures admitted during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single centre’s experience. Authorea.
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Clinic
SportsIN Orthopaedic Clinic
6 Napier Road #07-07
Gleneagles Medical Centre
SG 258499
Gleneagles Medical Centre
SG 258499
6256 2077
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38 Irrawaddy Road #08-28
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
SG 329563
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
SG 329563
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