Bio
Dr Tan Han Khim graduated with MBBS from the National University of Singapore in 1989, obtained the MRCP (UK) in 1995 and was conferred Doctor of Medicine (MD) by the National University of Singapore in 2005.
Dr Tan’s current professional interest is in the field of Critical Care Nephrology, Blood Purification, acute renal replacement therapy, artificial liver support and cytokine immunomodulation in severe sepsis.
MARS liver dialysis at SGH was started up by Dr Tan Han Khim in 2002/03 as a pilot project to treat acute liver failure patients in collaboration with the General Surgical and Gastroenterology / Hepatology departments. MARS has now become the standard artificial organ support in the intensive care units at SGH, available to critically ill patients where indicated.
Education
Doctor of Medicine
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Fellow Academy of Medicine of Singapore
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Member, Royal Coll of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians, UK, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
National University of Singapore, Singapore