Dr Aneez D.B. Ahmed is an experienced Thoracic Surgeon in Singapore with over 20 years of clinical practice in lung and chest surgery. He is widely recognised as a regional pioneer in robotic thoracic surgery, having performed close to 5,000 robotic and minimally invasive procedures. These include lung resections, mediastinal tumour surgery, and chest-wall reconstruction.
His practice combines modern surgical techniques with structured, patient-centred care. As a result, patients benefit from clear explanations, careful planning, and coordinated follow-up throughout their treatment journey.
Education & Professional Training
Dr Aneez completed his medical degree in India before pursuing advanced surgical training in Singapore and the United Kingdom. He holds multiple fellowship qualifications and specialist certification in cardiothoracic surgery.
- MBBS, India
- Master of Medicine (Surgery), Singapore
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Edinburgh
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (FRCS CTh)
- Level III Certification in Robotic Thoracic Surgery, European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Former Head of Thoracic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Visiting Consultant at multiple tertiary hospitals in Singapore
Subspecialty Expertise
Dr Aneez has extensive expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic procedures, allowing precise treatment with reduced surgical trauma. His scope of practice includes both oncological and complex chest conditions.
- Robotic thoracic surgery for lung cancer, mediastinal tumours, and complex resections
- Minimally invasive lung and chest procedures
- Chest-wall reconstruction and trauma-related rib fixation
- Tracheal and airway surgery
- Management of lung nodules, pleural disease, and thoracic oncology conditions
Contributions to Public Healthcare
Dr Aneez previously led the thoracic surgery service at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he helped develop advanced minimally invasive surgical pathways.
In addition, he has played a key role in introducing and teaching robotic thoracic surgery across the region, supporting training programmes and mentoring surgeons throughout Asia.
Key Focus Areas
- Lung cancer evaluation and early-stage minimally invasive lung resections
- Robotic and thoracoscopic surgery for thoracic conditions
- Mediastinal tumours and complex chest-wall reconstruction
- Management of pleural disease, pneumothorax, and airway narrowing
- Thoracic screening and assessment of incidental lung nodules
Clinical Approach
Dr Aneez believes in careful evaluation and clear communication. First, he explains each diagnosis in simple, understandable terms. Next, he discusses suitable treatment options and expected outcomes with patients and their families.
Where appropriate, minimally invasive techniques are used to reduce tissue damage, shorten recovery time, and improve overall outcomes. As a thoracic surgeon in Singapore, he remains committed to safety, precision, and long-term patient wellbeing.