Dr Eric Hong Cho Tek is a highly proficient cardiologist specializing Interventional Cardiology.
After receiving his medical degree from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he went on to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examinations. He worked in Ireland before beginning specialist training in internal medicine at Singapore General Hospital. After becoming a member of Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), Dr Hong completed his advanced Specialist training in cardiology at National University Hospital and was inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Cardiology). He also passed the certification examinations of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Dr Eric Hong is one of the very few cardiologists who is doubly accredited after being trained in two Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, USA clinical fellowships of interventional cardiology and non-invasive cardiac imaging. Dr Hong has won numerous service excellence awards throughout the years and has been regularly invited as faculty to international cardiology/ angioplasty conferences overseas.
Maximize your interaction between you and your cardiologist by coming in prepared for your scheduled appointment. If you can list the medications that you are currently taking including the frequency of your usage and the dose, it will be an invaluable resource for your cardiologist. You can also expect to undergo a detailed cardiovascular history and physical examination.
Your first cardiologist appointment should be a comfortable one. This kind of consultation is a significant aspect of medical treatment where the heart specialists help detect the cardiac problems, present complaints and understand if there are any complications and risks so that a healthier lifestyle habit can be adopted. You will also be asked of the general health questions and some more specific questions related to the reason for your visit. If physical examination is necessary, it follows. Our staff and heart specialist will also provide personalized information regarding cardiovascular testing and treatment plans once the results are already obtained.
Patients with suspected CAD can undergo a CT scan to identify significant coronary artery blockages. However, this test may not be suitable for some patients with allergies to iodinated contrast, kidney impairment or very calcified coronary arteries.
Alternatively, there are the other non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities, such as myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), which has emerged as one of the most important and cost-effective tests for detecting CAD.
EH Heart Specialist Private Limited
3 Mount Elizabeth, #03-09
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Singapore 228510
Tel : +65 6736 1068
Fax : +65 6736 1266
Emergency & After Office Hours Hotline: +65 9736 1062
Email : info@eheartspecialist.com
Clinic Hours:
Monday to Friday : 0830 – 1700 hrs
Saturday : 0830 – 1300 hrs
We are conveniently located at 3 Mount Elizabeth, #03-09 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre Singapore 228510. Location is in the heart of Singapore’s premier shopping district. If you require further directions to our office, please feel free to call us at 6736 1068.