Dr Lo Ngai Nung

Professor Lo is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee joint replacement surgery and the management of degenerative joint conditions. As the leader of the Adult Reconstruction Service at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), he established the centre as a premier destination for hip and knee replacement in the Asia-Pacific region. Prof Lo is known for his expertise in minimally invasive and computer-guided joint replacement surgery, playing a vital role in the development of innovative knee replacement instruments and implants that are now used worldwide.

He began his academic journey at the National University of Singapore, earning his MBBS in 1983 with distinction in Biochemistry, followed by a Masters in Medicine (Surgery) in 1988. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, USA, under the mentorship of renowned Professor Ramon Gustilo. Prof Lo also holds an Orthopaedic Surgery Exit Certification from the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, obtained in 1994.

Throughout his career, Prof Lo has received numerous accolades, including the SGH CEO’s Service Quality Award and the Pingat Bakti Setia Award for his 25 years of dedicated public service. His patient-centred approach emphasises precision surgery, effective pain management, and accelerated recovery, ensuring optimal outcomes for those in his care. Additionally, he is actively involved in teaching and research, holding multiple academic appointments, and continues to be a respected leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery.