Dr Ling Zhixing Marcus

Dr Ling is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in spinal surgery, especially minimally invasive (keyhole) and motion-preserving procedures. In his previous roles as Senior Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Singapore General Hospital and Director of Clinical Services at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Spine Centre, Dr Ling led advancements in spinal care for patients.

He is also a Clinical Physician Faculty Member for SingHealth Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programme and a Clinical Assistant Professor at NUS Medicine where he imparts his knowledge to the next generation of doctors. He has lectured extensively on topics such as minimally invasive and endoscopic fusion surgeries at international conferences.

Dr Ling’s academic journey began at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2006. He went on to achieve his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in 2011, followed by a Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from NUS in 2014. He completed his orthopaedic training in 2016 and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Upon receiving the Health Manpower Development Plan award, he went on to work as a Fellow at the University of Miami (USA) in 2019/2020. This institution is a renowned academic medical centre that applies advanced technologies in the treatment of spinal patients. During his Fellowship, he was trained in correction of complex spinal deformity and advanced minimally invasive techniques such as awake endoscopic spinal fusion.  

His dedication to his patients was recognised when he was awarded the Service with a Heart Award in 2019. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr Ling’s personal life is just as dynamic. Having served as a Medical Officer in the Commando Formation during his National Service, he remains active through running, swimming and an occasional game of golf. He is also an active grassroots leader in his community.