King Twok Tan

Background

Tan, King Twok was born on January 15, 1945 in Singapore. Son of Teck-Lan Tan and Lan-Fang Han.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, National Chiba U., Japan, 1967; postgraduate, Japan Heart Institute, Tokyo Women's Medical College, 1968-1974.

Career

Medical officer department cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Ministry of Health, Singapore, 1974-1977; registrar, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Ministry of Health, Singapore, 1977-1978; senior registrar, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Ministry of Health, Singapore, 1978-1980; consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Ministry of Health, Singapore, 1980-1981; practice medicine specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore, since 1981. Visiting consultant cardiothoracic surgeon National U. Hospital, Singapore. Lecturer People's Association, National Heart Association.

Achievements

• King Twok Tan has been listed as a noteworthy Cardiothoracic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American College Cardiology (associate). Member Singapore Club, Laguna International Golf Club, Chinese Swimming Club, Pinetree & Country Club.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Married Bih-Ju Tsai, October 24, 1971. Children: Ying Chien, Ying Ying.

Father:

Teck-Lan Tan

Mother:

Lan-Fang Han

Spouse:

Bih-Ju Tsai

child:

Ying Chien Tan

child:

Ying Ying Tan