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ENDr Alan Sihoe Dart Loon is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery in Hong Kong. He is an honorary consultant in cardiothoracic surgery at Gleneagles Hospital, a consultant at the CUHK Medical Centre, and practises at Heal Medical Centre in Central and at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road. His work centres on surgery for lung and chest conditions, particularly lung cancer and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
🎓 Qualifications
[ edit ]His qualifications span the United Kingdom and Hong Kong: MB BChir from the University of Cambridge, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in cardiothoracic surgery, Fellow of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, and Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Surgery). The Cambridge MB BChir and the MBBS awarded in Hong Kong are both recognised medical degrees; they differ in course structure and clinical placements.
Cardiothoracic surgery is a subspecialty in Hong Kong: doctors complete general surgical training, then dedicated training in cardiac, thoracic and lung surgery before sitting the fellowship examinations.
🫁 Clinical scope
[ edit ]- Lung surgery: lung cancer resection, surgery for pneumothorax, management of pleural effusion and chest drains.
- Mediastinum and chest wall: mediastinal and thymic surgery, surgery for myasthenia gravis, chest wall procedures and pectus excavatum correction.
- Diagnosis and screening: assessment of lung nodules and follow-up after low-dose CT screening.
Thoracic problems are usually found on imaging first, and the surgical question is whether an operation is needed, when, and by which approach. Lung cancer surgery has moved from open thoracotomy to video-assisted and then uniportal or robotic-assisted techniques; the choice depends on tumour position, size, lung function and the patient's overall condition rather than novelty alone.
🏥 Where to consult
[ edit ]- Heal Medical Centre (Central): Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.
- Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road: honorary consultant, by appointment, consultation fee around HK$1,200 to 1,500.
- Gleneagles Hospital (Wong Chuk Hang) and CUHK Medical Centre (Sha Tin): honorary consultant and consultant appointments respectively; clinic schedules vary.
Fees and waiting times differ between hospitals. A private consultation fee usually covers the consultation only; imaging, laboratory tests and surgery are billed separately, so ask for a written estimate.
🔍 Preparing for a consultation
[ edit ]- Imaging files: the CT or PET-CT disc, not only the report.
- Previous imaging: if a nodule was first seen years ago, comparison with older scans is more useful than a single study.
- Lung function and other tests: spirometry, ECG, blood results.
- Smoking and occupational history: pack-years, asbestos or other exposure, family history of lung cancer.
- Medications and allergies: anticoagulants, chronic disease drugs, drug allergies.
❓ Frequently asked questions
[ edit ]Q: Does a lung nodule always need surgery?
A: No. Management depends on size, appearance, growth and the patient's risk factors; some nodules are followed with repeat imaging. The decision is made by a thoracic surgeon for each case.
Q: Is minimally invasive surgery always better?
A: Not always. It offers smaller wounds and faster recovery, but not every tumour position suits it; for complex or large tumours an open approach may be safer.
Q: How should I read private fees?
A: The consultation is only the first charge. Imaging, tests, theatre, hospital stay and follow-up are separate; ask what is included in any package.
Q: Do I need a referral?
A: Private clinics generally accept direct bookings, but bringing a referral letter and reports helps the surgeon understand your history.
📚 References
[ edit ]- Heal Medical Centre — Dr Alan Sihoe Dart Loon. https://www.heal-medical.com/our-team/dr-alan-sihoe-dart-loon/
- Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road — Dr Sihoe Alan Dart Loon. https://www.hkah.org.hk/tc/find-a-doctor/dr-sihoe-alan-dart-loon
- Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong — Dr Sihoe Dart Loon Alan. https://gleneagles.hk/tc/doctors/sihoe-dart-loon-alan
- Quality HealthCare — Dr Sihoe Dart Loon, Alan. https://www.qhms.com/find-us/doctor/DOCT11138
- OT&P Healthcare — Dr Alan Sihoe. https://www.otandp.com/zh-hk/我們的醫護團隊/dr-alan-sihoe
- MEDcentra — Dr Alan Sihoe profile. https://medcentra.com.hk/dralansihoe/
- MEDcentra — lung cancer article index. https://medcentra.com.hk/tag/肺癌/
- Interview video — lung cancer surgery and AI-assisted screening (Dr Alan Sihoe). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZr28cqX7l4
- Interview video — common myths about lung cancer (Dr Alan Sihoe). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW5uMSjMD6A
- Hong Kong Adventist Hospital — cardiothoracic specialty services. https://www.hkah.org.hk/tc
Note: this entry is a synthesis of the public sources listed above. Figures follow the official or news source cited; where institutions update their data, their latest publication prevails.
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