Dr Bernard Lee Mun Kam is a pioneer interventional pain specialist in Singapore. With over two decades of clinical experience, he is known for his minimally invasive techniques that provide fast and effective relief for chronic pain sufferers. As Founder and CEO of Singapore Paincare Holdings Limited, he has led the group’s rapid expansion and innovation in multidisciplinary pain care, combining Western medicine with complementary therapies. Affectionately known as “Dr Pain”, he is dedicated to helping patients live pain-free lives.
Education & Professional Training
- MBBS, National University of Singapore (1994)
- Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology), NUS (1998)
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) – Anaesthesiology
- Diploma in Medical Acupuncture, New South Wales Medical Acupuncture College, Australia
International Fellowship & Subspecialty Expertise
- Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA)
- Advanced training in Interventional Pain Procedures and Medical Acupuncture
- Invited to establish the Department of Pain Management, Franco Vietnamese Hospital, Vietnam
- Associate Professor, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines (2011–2018)
Contributions to Public Healthcare
- Established and led the Chronic & Interventional Pain Management Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (2002–2007)
- Founded Singapore Paincare Center (2007) to provide non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments
- Directed the Women’s Pain Centre, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (2009–2018)
- Clinical Lecturer, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (2011–2017)
- Founded the Singapore Chronic Pain Society to raise awareness on pain care
Key Focus Areas
- Minimally invasive treatments for chronic pain (back pain, neck pain, nerve pain)
- Specialised injections for joint & muscle pain (Platelet-Rich Plasma, Nerve Block, Coreflex)
- Minimally invasive spinal procedures (Neuroplasty, Nucleoplasty, Radiofrequency Ablation)
- Cancer pain therapy
Why Choose Dr Bernard Lee Mun Kam
✔️ Over 20 years of clinical expertise in chronic and complex pain management
✔️ Performed thousands of procedures including nerve blocks, neuroplasty, and radiofrequency ablation
✔️ Provides alternatives to long-term painkiller use and open surgeries
✔️ Pioneer in minimally invasive pain management techniques in Singapore
✔️ Recognised as one of Singapore’s leading interventional pain specialistsrve compression, arthritis, and frozen shoulder. Dr Bernard Lee is recognised as one of Singapore’s leading interventional pain specialists. He was one of the first in Singapore to specialise in interventional pain management, playing a key role in advancing minimally invasive techniques that target the source of pain.
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Prime Interview Series: Transformative Paincare with Dr Bernard Lee
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