Doctor's Profile

Website
https://cfch.com.sg/

Clinic

Centre for Clinical Haematology

Address

Mount Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road
St Anne Mother & Child Centre #02-87
Singapore 574623

Clinic Hours

8.30am to 5.30pm (Mon – Fri)
8.30am to 12.30pm (Sat)

About

Dr Joanne Lee is a Senior Consultant Haematologist. She has a special interest in Lymphoma, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (such as CAR-T Cell Therapy), and has wide experience in the management of both benign (such as clotting, bleeding or anaemia) and malignant haematological conditions (such as myeloma and leukaemia).

Dr Lee received her medical degree from the National University of Singapore, and subsequently underwent Internal Medicine training and Haematology speciality training at National University Hospital (NUH) where she served as Chief Resident in various programs including the Singapore Chief Residency Program and the Haematology Senior Residency. She has also received training on Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC) in New York.

While working in NUH, she held several notable key positions. She served as the Lymphoma Group Lead, and a member of the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Group. She has also been very involved with education, serving as the Program Director for the National Haematology Senior Residency Integrated Program as well as an Assistant Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Dr Lee has co-authored multiple papers on a wide range of topics, including haematological malignancies, treatment outcomes, and the impact of genetic mutations on cancer. Her research has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of various haematological conditions. She continues to be active in medical research and clinical trials and is passionate about novel treatment strategies to improve outcomes and reduce toxicity.

Dr Lee has also been recognised for her excellence and dedication through various awards, including the NCIS Junior Investigator Award, NUHS-NCIS Shine Award, and multiple Merit Awards for her quality improvement projects. Her efforts in setting up new services, such as outpatient mobilization for Myeloma and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants at home (Home Transplants), demonstrate her commitment to improving patient care. She believes strongly in a good patient experience and strives to support patients through every aspect of their journey.

Dr Lee is fluent in English and Chinese.