Dr Juanda Leo Hartono (梁光祖)- Gastroenterologist In Singapore
Specialist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
At-a-Glance
Dr Juanda Leo Hartono is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. He is a UK fellowship-trained (Royal London Hospital), specialising in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, advanced endoscopy, colorectal cancer, and comprehensive liver care.
✔ Areas of Expertise: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
✔ Clinic: Juanda Leo Gastroenterology Liver Clinic (Google Map)
✔ Language:Bahasa, English, Hokkien, Mandarin
✔ Insurance Panels: AIA, Alliance Healthcare, Cigna, Fullerton Healthcare, Great Eastern, HSBC Life, IHP (Integrated Health Plans), Income, Prudential, Singlife
✔ Practicing At: Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Know Before You Go: Known for his patient-centered approach in managing complex liver diseases, gut health, and inflammatory bowel conditions.
the vision
Excellence And Patient-Centered Care
“Our clinic is dedicated to providing top-quality care. We strive to address all aspects of gastrointestinal and liver health with professionalism and compassion.”
– Dr Juanda Leo Hartono
Get To Know Dr Juanda Leo Hartono
Dr Juanda Leo Hartono is an experienced senior consultant in gastroenterology & hepatology, currently practising at Mt. Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
Dr Juanda moved to National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore as registrar in 2010 after completing his postgraduate Master of Internal Medicine training in University Malaya (Malaysia) and acquiring MRCP(UK). At NUH, he completed his gastroenterology & hepatology specialist training in 2014. Dr Juanda was subsequently granted the Academic Medicine Development Award and scholarship by NUH for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Colorectal Cancer and underwent a one-year advanced fellowship at The Royal London Hospital (London, UK), where he was also JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) (UK) certified endoscopist.
During his time in NUH, Dr Juanda had served as Patient Safety Officer, Clinical Director, and the IBD lead in Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. After leaving for his own private clinic, he remains an active visiting senior consultant at NUH.
Dr Juanda was an active medical educator during his time at National University of Singapore, having served as:
- Core clinical faculty and Assistant Professor at the YLL School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
- Core faculty member of postgraduate specialist training in gastroenterology & hepatology.
- Member of Singapore board specialist examination committee in gastroenterology & hepatology.
In addition, Dr Juanda also actively served as faculty member in medical conferences as invited speaker, chairperson, and organizing committee. He was the course director and lead speaker for the annual NUH IBD Preceptorship which was well attended by overseas doctors. He served as reviewer in international medical journals, and has published scientific papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals in the field of gastroenterology.
Awards
- Quality Improvement Project Award, National University Hospital Singapore, 2014.
- Academic Medicine Development Award 2016, National University Hospital & Ministry of Health, Singapore.
- Value Driven Outcomes (VDO) Excellence Award 2020. National University Hospital, Singapore.
- Long Service Award. National University Hospital Singapore.
- Great Teacher Award. National University of Singapore, 2022/2023.
Academic Qualifications
- Int.Med (Master of Internal Medicine), University of Malaya, Malaysia
- MRCP (Member, Royal College of Physicians), UK
- SCE (Specialty Certificate Exam) Gastro, UK
- FRCP (Fellow, Royal College of Physicians), London
Publications
- Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), symptomatic and asymptomatic erosive reflux disease (ERD): from hypersensitive to hyposensitive esophagus
- Negative perception in those at highest risk–potential challenges in colorectal cancer screening in an urban asian population
- Anxiety and depression in various functional gastrointestinal disorders: do differences exist?
- Resolution of adefovir-related nephrotoxicity by adefovir dose-reduction in patients with chronic hepatitis B
- Low prevalence of ‘classical’ microscopic colitis but evidence of microscopic inflammation in Asian Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients with diarrhea
Interview Videos
Dr Juanda explains the importance of colonoscopy, how to prepare for it, and to consider screening.
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