Dr. Yap Peng Leng Karen

Dr Karen Yap Peng Leng is a breast surgeon currently practising at Yap + Ang Surgical Associates , in Farrer Park. Dr Yap specialises in breast surgery, including mammotome biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and oncoplastic techniques. Dr Yap graduated from the Medical School of the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1994, where she also earned her Master of Science in 2009 for her research thesis on breast cancer. She trained in General Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Additionally, she completed a breast fellowship at the Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto. Dr Yap received her Specialist Accreditation in General Surgery in 2002 and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She has numerous publications in international journals and has been in private practice since 2005. Her extensive experience includes previous positions at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS). Dr Yap's dedication to advancing breast cancer treatment and care is evident in her numerous publications in international journals. Her research and clinical work have significantly contributed to the field, and her expertise is recognised by her peers and patients alike. Dr Yap is accredited to perform surgical procedures at Thomson Medical Centre.