Dr Lee graduated with an intercalated Bachelor of Medical Science degree (Honours) at Imperial College London and obtained MBBS (Distinction) in Medical Sciences, Clinical Science, and Clinical Practice at St Bartholomews and the Royal London, University of London.

He further obtained a Masters of Medicine (O&G) and was conferred a member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MRCOG). Subsequently, he graduated from the Clinician-Scientist residency and became a fully qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Ministry of Health, Singapore.

Dr Ryan’s practice encompasses general gynaecology, high-risk obstetrics with a special interest in maternal medicine. He advocates a holistic approach to the care of pregnant mothers through optimisation of medical conditions in pregnancy.

He is also the co-lead for the SingHealth Maternal Medicine Network to promote joint collaborations among various medical sub-specialties for multi-disciplinary care. Dr Ryan received several service awards including the Singhealth Silver Quality award twice, ‘Service from the Heart’ award, ‘COVID Team Award’, and ‘Resilience Medal’ for excellent clinical service rendered in patient care.

His main research interests focus on interventional lifestyle changes in improving obstetric outcomes in women with gestational diabetes and enhancing pregnancy outcomes. He is an Integrated Platform for Research in Advancing Metabolic Health Outcomes in Women and Children (IPRAMHO) investigator to develop excellent models of metabolic care. He was previously awarded the NMRC health research scholarship, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Investigation from the National University of Singapore. He was also awarded the Duke-NUS academic medical grant and National Medical Research Council New Investigator Grant (NIG) studying the ‘Functional roles of plasma micronutrients in obese women receiving nutrition intervention during preconception and early pregnancy. He presented at numerous international conferences and published numerous papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

Besides research, Dr Ryan has an incessant passion for teaching and was previously awarded the Inspiring Resident-Educator award. He was appointed as a SingHealth residency physician facilitator and Duke-NUS Clinical assistant professor where he receives commendable accolades from students. He is happily married with 2 children whom he cherishes spending quality time with.

Features

• A peek behind the study – Asia-Pacific consensus on physical activity and exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period (BMJ Open Sport & Science Medicine)
• Ovarian biomarkers in IVF (Singapore Medical Journal Podcast, 2020, Ep. 1)
• 10 young children, including two-month-old infant, rescued during drug raids over last 3 years (Straits Times, April 2023)
• Commentary: What’s behind the rise in unplanned pregnancies in Singapore? (CNA, December 2023)

Research

• Exercise in Pregnancy Committee, et alAsia-Pacific consensus on physical activity and exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period (BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine)
• Ovarian biomarkers predict controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilisation treatment in Singapore (Singapore Medical Journal)
• Clinical practice of vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy in Asia-pacific countries: A cross-sectional study (Heliyon)