| Credential Category | Detail / Qualification |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiology |
| Subspecialty Focus | Interventional Cardiology (Complex Coronary Artery Disease) |
| Professional Title | Senior Consultant Cardiologist |
| Practice Location | Carrington Cardiology, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore |
| Public Hospital Visiting Roles | Senior Visiting Consultant, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
| Academic Appointments | Clinical Lecturer, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS) & Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (NTU) |
| Qualifications | MBBS (NUS); MRCP (UK); MMed (Internal Medicine) (NUS); FAMS (Cardiology) |
| Fellowships | FACC (USA), FESC (Europe), FSCAI (USA), FAPSIC (Asia-Pacific) |
| Languages Spoken | English, Mandarin, Hokkien |
Dr Kua Jieli
Senior Consultant Cardiologist
MBBS (Singapore) | MRCP (UK) | MMed (Internal Medicine) (Singapore) | FAMS (Cardiology)
Dr Kua Jieli is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore, where he serves as Medical Director at Carrington Cardiology.
He subspecialises in interventional cardiology, with a clinical focus on complex coronary artery disease. Patients in the Philippines may enquire about a consultation in Singapore prior to making travel arrangements.
Note: All consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and interventional procedures take place in Singapore. Ascle Healthcare Group does not operate a clinic or medical facility in the Philippines.
About Dr Kua Jieli
Dr Kua Jieli is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist subspecialising in interventional cardiology. He is the Medical Director at Carrington Cardiology, located at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore.
His clinical practice centres on the management of complex coronary artery disease, including left main coronary artery disease, chronic total occlusions, and calcified coronary lesions. He has performed over 5,000 invasive coronary angiographies and percutaneous coronary interventions. He also has extensive experience in echocardiography and general cardiology, managing a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
Dr Kua obtained his MBBS from the National University of Singapore (NUS), followed by Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, UK) and a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from NUS. He was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Fellowship by the Ministry of Health Singapore, as well as the Academic Medicine Development Award, completing advanced training in interventional cardiology at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in the United Kingdom, where he subsequently served as an International Cardiology Fellow and Honorary Consultant.
Prior to entering private practice, Dr Kua served as a Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), and at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), where he held the position of Director of the Cardiovascular Catheterisation Laboratory and led the Post-Myocardial Infarction Clinic. He continues to serve as a Senior Visiting Consultant with the Division of Cardiology at NTFGH.
Complex Coronary Artery Disease
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Coronary artery disease develops when blood vessels supplying the heart muscle become narrowed or obstructed. Dr Kua’s interventional practice encompasses technically complex coronary artery disease, including left main stem disease, chronic total occlusions (long-standing complete blockages), and heavily calcified arterial lesions.
Coronary Intervention
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Dr Kua performs diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, commonly referred to as coronary angioplasty and stenting) to restore blood flow to ischaemic myocardium. He has carried out over 5,000 of these procedures.
Care After a Heart Attack
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Dr Kua previously led the Post-Myocardial Infarction Clinic at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, focusing on secondary prevention, risk factor modification, and long-term cardiac rehabilitation for patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction.
General Cardiology
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Alongside interventional procedures, Dr Kua evaluates and manages a wide range of general cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, heart failure, and valvular heart disease.
Cardiac Investigations and Procedures
Dr Kua offers a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations alongside interventional procedures. The tests recommended depend on your symptoms, risk factors and clinical findings.
Diagnostic Investigations
| Investigation | Clinical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (ECG) | A quick, non-invasive recording of the heart’s electrical activity, used to detect rhythm abnormalities and signs of heart strain or previous heart attack. |
| Transthoracic Echocardiogram | A non-invasive ultrasound examination used to evaluate cardiac chamber structure, wall motion, and valve function. |
| Stress Echocardiogram | An ultrasound of the heart performed before and after exercise, used to assess how the heart muscle responds under stress and detect reduced blood flow. |
| Treadmill Exercise ECG Stress Test | An ECG recorded while walking on a treadmill, used to assess exercise capacity and detect changes suggestive of coronary artery disease. |
| Holter Monitoring | A portable ECG recorder worn over one or more days, used to capture intermittent palpitations or irregular heart rhythms. |
| Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring | A portable device that records blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours, used to diagnose and monitor hypertension. |
| Coronary Artery Calcium Score | A low-dose CT scan that measures calcium in the coronary arteries, used to estimate future cardiovascular risk. |
| CT Coronary Angiogram | A non-invasive CT scan with contrast, used to visualise the coronary arteries and detect narrowing or plaque. |
| Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) Test | An ultrasound of the neck arteries that measures artery wall thickness, used as a marker of early atherosclerosis. |
Interventional Procedures
| Procedure | Clinical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Coronary Angiography | An invasive diagnostic imaging test used to visualise coronary artery anatomy and detect blockages. |
| Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) | A catheter-based procedure using balloons and stents to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, including complex bifurcation lesions. |
| Coronary Physiology Assessment and Intravascular Imaging | Pressure-wire measurements and imaging from inside the artery, used to judge the significance of a narrowing and guide stent placement. |
| Pacemaker Implantation | Insertion of a small device under the skin to regulate a slow or irregular heart rhythm. |
Qualifications, Training, and Academic Roles
Medical Qualifications
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- MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
- MRCP: Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
- MMed (Internal Medicine): Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine, National University of Singapore
Specialist Training & Fellowships
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- HMDP Fellowship: Awarded by the Ministry of Health Singapore for advanced training in interventional cardiology at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
- Honorary Consultant: International Cardiology Fellow and Honorary Consultant, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
- Academic Medicine Development Award: Recipient for cardiovascular clinical research
- FAMS (Cardiology): Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- FACC: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- FESC: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
- FSCAI: Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- FAPSIC: Fellow of the Asian-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
Academic & Professional Appointments
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- Clinical Lecturer: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (since 2013)
- Clinical Lecturer: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (since 2013)
- Senior Visiting Consultant: Division of Cardiology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
- Executive Secretary: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Chapter, Singapore Cardiac Society
- Committee Member: Western STEMI Regional Network Committee, Singapore
Research and Academic Publications
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Dr Kua’s research on interventional cardiology and coronary outcomes has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the European Heart Journal and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He presents regularly at international interventional cardiology congresses, including Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), TCTAP, AICT-AsiaPCR, and EuroPCR, receiving Best Case Presenter awards at TCTAP in 2023 and 2024.
Practice Locations and Consultations
Dr Kua Jieli consults in Singapore. All clinical appointments take place at his Singapore clinic or affiliated hospitals.
Carrington Cardiology (Mount Elizabeth Orchard)
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- Address: 3 Mount Elizabeth, #12-02 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510
- Consultation Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm | Saturday: 9.00am – 12.30pm (Closed Sundays & Public Holidays)
- Contact Number: +65 6956 6588 | WhatsApp: +65 8877 3318
Clinical Insight
Information for Patients from the Philippines
Dr Kua does not hold physical consultations in the Philippines. Patients travelling from the Philippines can contact our International Patient Liaison Centre prior to departure. Consultations are conducted in English, and Singapore operates in the same time zone as the Philippines (UTC+8).
Our International Patient Liaison Centre assists with medical record reviews, specialist appointments, diagnostic test sequencing, and accommodation guidance upon request.
24-Hour Telephone: +65 6956 6588
24-Hour WhatsApp: +65 8877 3318
Frequently Asked
Questions
What Does Dr Kua Jieli Specialise In?
Dr Kua Jieli is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist who subspecialises in interventional cardiology. Interventional cardiology is the branch of cardiology that treats heart and blood vessel conditions using catheter-based procedures, which are carried out through a small puncture in an artery rather than through open surgery. His clinical focus is the management of complex coronary artery disease.
What Does Complex Coronary Artery Disease Mean In His Practice?
Coronary artery disease is narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Dr Kua’s practice includes cases considered technically complex, such as left main disease, which affects the main artery supplying most of the left side of the heart; chronic total occlusions, where an artery has been completely blocked for an extended period; and calcified lesions, where the artery wall has hardened with calcium deposits. Read more about coronary artery disease.
How Many Coronary Procedures Has Dr Kua Jieli Performed?
Dr Kua has performed over 5,000 invasive coronary angiographies and percutaneous coronary interventions. Coronary angiography is a diagnostic test that examines the coronary arteries. Percutaneous coronary intervention, commonly known as coronary angioplasty, is the procedure used to open a narrowed or blocked artery.
Where Did Dr Kua Jieli Receive His Medical Training?
Dr Kua obtained his MBBS from the National University of Singapore, followed by Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (United Kingdom) and a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the National University of Singapore. He completed advanced training in interventional cardiology at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, in the United Kingdom, where he later served as an International Cardiology Fellow and Honorary Consultant. He was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Fellowship by the Ministry of Health, Singapore.
Which Hospitals Is Dr Kua Jieli Affiliated With?
Dr Kua consults at Carrington Cardiology in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He also holds an appointment as a Senior Visiting Consultant with the Division of Cardiology at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. A visiting consultant appointment means he continues to see patients and contribute clinically at that institution alongside his private practice.
What Languages Does Dr Kua Jieli Consult In?
Dr Kua consults in English, Mandarin and Hokkien. Consultations with patients from the Philippines are conducted in English.
Does Dr Kua Jieli Practise In The Philippines?
No. Dr Kua Jieli practises in Singapore, at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He does not hold a clinic in the Philippines. Patients in the Philippines may contact the International Patient Liaison Centre to enquire about a consultation in Singapore before making travel arrangements.
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To request an appointment with Dr Kua Jieli, submit an enquiry below. Our International Patient Liaison Centre will respond with available consultation times and guidance.
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- 24-Hour WhatsApp: +65 8877 3318
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