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About Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei
Expert In
Expert In: Surgical Retina, Cataract ＆ Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Sub-specialties: Surgical Retina, Cataract ＆ Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Qualifications
MBBS (Hons), M Med(Ophth), FAMS, PhD (UWA)
Operating Hours:
Mondays – Fridays: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
Address
Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168751.
Appointment Process
Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei Appointment Number (For Serial): Phone: (65) 6227 7266, Phone: (65) 6100 9393 (from overseas).
Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei Online Appointment :
Chamber Name & Address: Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168751, Phonel (65) 6227 7255.
Qualification
- FAMS (2016)
- PhD (UWA) (2015)
- M Med(Ophth) (2014)
- MBBS (Hons) (2007)
Awards
- Young Ophthalmologists’ Research Award, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) (2018)
- US-ASEAN Fulbright Scholar to Johns Hopkins University (2017/2018)
- Young Investigator Award, Singapore General Hospital Annual Scientific Meeting (2017)
- Best Poster Presentation Award, Macula Symposium, Singapore (2017)
- Young Innovator Award, Asia-Pacific Phonee-Ophthalmology Conference, Hong Kong (2017)
- Valedictorian, SingHealth Residency (across entire graduation cohort of 86 residents) (2016)
- Outstanding Chief Resident Award, SingHealth (2016)
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia (2015)
- Outstanding Resident, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2015)
- Inspiring Resident Educator Award, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2015)
- Richard Fan Gold Medal Award, Singapore National Eye Centre (2014)
- Khoo Scholar Award, AMRI, DUKE-NUS (2014)
- 1st ranking nationally in Intermediate Training Exam (ITE), OKAPI, USA (2014)
- Outstanding Resident, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2014)
- Outstanding Performance for Intermediate/In-training Exams, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2014)
- Inspiring Resident Educator Award, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2014)
- Resident Committee Award, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2014)
- McCartney Prize (World’s highest score in Ophthalmic Pathology), FRCOphth, United Kingdom (2013)
- 1st ranking nationally in Intermediate Training Exam (ITE) – OKAPI, USA (2013)
- Outstanding Performance for In-training Examination (ITE), SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2013)
- Outstanding Young Educator Award, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2013)
- Resident Committee Award, SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards (2013)
Biodata
Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei currently holds the position of Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore. Graduating as the SingHealth Residency Valedictorian in 2016, he commenced his vitreous fellowship training as an Associate Consultant at the Singapore National Eye Centre.
In 2017, Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei was selected as the 2017 US-ASEAN Fulbright Scholar, representing Singapore in a visit to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine and Applied Physics Laboratory. The purpose was to enhance his knowledge of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and Phoneemedicine in the field of Ophthalmology.
In collaboration with esteemed eye centers globally, including those in the USA, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, Dr. Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei and his team have successfully developed and validated an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system using deep learning. This system effectively detects referable diabetic retinopathy (DR), referable glaucoma suspect (GS), and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in December 2017, the study showcases the team’s groundbreaking findings. Dr. Ting has also secured a research grant of approximately USD 1 million from the Singapore National Medical Research Council to implement an AI-integrated system for the national DR screening program.
Beyond DR screening, Dr. Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei is actively involved in research on the application of AI and retinal imaging to predict micro- and macro-vascular complications in individuals with diabetes.
Academically, Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei demonstrated exceptional performance in clinical, surgical, research, and leadership aspects during his Ophthalmology residency with the Singapore National Eye Centre and SingHealth Duke-NUS Medical School. He consistently ranked first nationally in the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program-International (OKAPI) for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014. His accolades include the UK FRCOphth McCartney Prize in 2013 and the inaugural SNEC Richard Fan Gold Medal Award in 2014.
Over his residency years, Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei received a total of nine SingHealth RISE Awards, including the Outstanding Resident Award in 2014 and 2015, the Young Inspiring Resident Award in 2014, the ITE award in 2012, 2013, and 2014, the Young Educator Award in 2013, and Residents’ Committee Award in 2013 and 2014. He was also honored with the Young Innovator Grant and the Singapore General Hospital Young Investigator Award in 2017 for his work in Artificial intelligence and Diabetes Eye Diseases.
In terms of leadership, Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei serves as the Chairman of the SingHealth Residents’ Committee, leading over 1000 residents in Qualification, humanitarian, research, and welfare initiatives. As part of the National Health Care Leadership College/ Ministry of Health initiatives, he was nominated as the inaugural SingHealth Ophthalmology Chief Resident in 2015 and received the Outstanding Chief Resident Award in 2016.
Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei earned his Ph.D. titled ‘Novel Imaging Technology for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)’ from the University of Western Australia. His research, including the groundbreaking ‘Retinal Video Recording’ method to diagnose diabetic retinopathy, has garnered attention globally and featured prominently in various media outlets.
Dr. Ting’s contributions extend to evaluating novel methods for capturing and interpreting retinal images using portable retinal cameras and tablets. His work has played a pivotal role in the paradigm shift in DR screening, making it more accessible and cost-effective for a wider range of patients.
Dr Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei has published extensively in high-impact journals, including JAMA, Lancet, Nature Biomedical Engineering, Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for several prestigious journals and acts as an external grant reviewer for artificial intelligence grants in Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei’s Expert In in Ophthalmology?
Dr. Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei specializes in Surgical Retina, Cataract, and Comprehensive Ophthalmology.
What are Dr. Ting’s Qualifications?
Dr. Ting holds an MBBS (Hons), M Med(Ophth), FAMS, and a PhD from the University of Western Australia.
What are Dr. Ting’s operating hours at the Singapore National Eye Centre?
Dr. Ting is available for appointments from Mondays to Fridays, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. The clinic is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Assoc Prof Daniel Ting Shu Wei?
To schedule an appointment, you can contact the appointment number at Phone: (65) 6227 7266 or (65) 6100 9393 (for overseas calls). Online appointments can be made by clicking here.
What awards and recognitions has Dr. Daniel Ting received in his career?
Dr. Daniel Ting has received numerous awards, including the Young Ophthalmologists’ Research Award, US-ASEAN Fulbright Scholar, Young Investigator Award, Outstanding Chief Resident Award, and awards for outstanding performance in various exams and research.
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