Biography
“I am driven by the challenge of treating complex brain and spine conditions, focusing on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. My aim is to combine advanced surgical techniques with a compassionate approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for my patients.”
Dr Tang Kok Kee is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with clinical expertise in microsurgery and the treatment of various neurosurgical conditions affecting both the brain and spine in children and adults. His expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including brain and spine tumours, brain aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, stroke, myelomeningocele, and other complex disorders.
Dr Tang qualified as a surgeon in 1994 and pursued advanced training in neurosurgery in the UK from 1997 to 2000. He trained under the late Dr Anthony Hockley at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and under Professor Garth Cruickshank and Dr Graham Flint at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, gaining extensive experience in both paediatric and adult neurosurgical conditions. His work has earned him recognition from doctors worldwide, receiving high praise for his surgical precision and dedication to patient care.
Renowned for his proficiency in complex brain and spine surgeries, Dr Tang has an expertise in paediatric neurosurgery, hydrocephalus, and intricate procedures involving skull base, pineal, spinal tumours, spinal dysraphism, and cerebrovascular diseases. His research on brain compliance and intracranial pressure has provided valuable insights into conditions such as brain trauma and hydrocephalus, influencing neurosurgical practices globally.
In 2003, Dr Tang was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) award to further his training in paediatric neurosurgery at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Oakland, California, USA. There, he trained under the supervision of Professor Dachling Pang, a leading expert in spinal problems and hydrocephalus.
Dr Tang’s research interests focus on brain compliance and intracranial pressure, particularly in conditions such as brain trauma, hydrocephalus, and brain swelling. He was a co-investigator on a study titled Non-invasive Study Correlating Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Findings under the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of A*STAR, with findings published in both local and international journals. Among his academic achievements, Dr Tang authored The Influence of Hair Shave on the Infection Rate in Neurosurgery: A Prospective Study, which won The Society of British Neurological Surgeons book prize.