Dr. Jesse Hu

Dr Jesse Hu is a breast and endocrine surgeon with subspecialty expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery, breast cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. She provides comprehensive care for a wide range of breast and endocrine conditions, including benign and malignant breast conditions, breast lumps, breast pain, breastfeeding-related problems, breast cancer, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, goitre, neck lumps, and parathyroid conditions. Dr Jesse completed her medical education and surgical training at the National University of Singapore (NUS) before obtaining her MRCS and FRCS in General Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. In 2016, she completed two Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowships at Oxford University Hospital, UK, specialising in oncoplastic breast surgery and endocrine surgery. Her advanced training has given her particular expertise in combining effective cancer treatment with surgical techniques that aim to preserve breast appearance and support patients’ recovery and quality of life. Her clinical and procedural expertise includes breast-conserving surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, minimally invasive breast procedures, vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB), breast tumour localisation, thyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery. She has a particular interest in breast cancer surgery and oncoplastic techniques, as well as the management of benign breast conditions and breastfeeding-related breast problems. Prior to entering private practice, Dr Jesse was a Senior Consultant with the National University Health System (NUHS), where she provided care at National University Hospital (NUH) and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH). She previously served as Tumour Group Lead for Breast Oncology at the National Cancer Institute Singapore, where she was involved in the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer patients. She also contributed to initiatives focused on patient safety, value-driven outcomes, and improving outcomes for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. Dr Jesse remains actively involved in medical education, research, and professional development. She has served on the teaching faculty of both the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, where she teaches and mentors medical students and trainee doctors. Her academic interests include oncoplastic breast surgery, breast-conserving surgery, breast oncology, and clinical, oncological and cosmetic outcomes following breast cancer surgery. She has authored and contributed to numerous academic publications and educational materials, including an internationally recognised Cochrane Review on oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery for women with primary breast cancer. She is also actively involved in patient education and breast cancer awareness, sharing information on breast health, breast cancer screening and treatment, breast biopsy, breastfeeding-related breast problems, and recovery following breast cancer surgery. Through her clinical practice and patient education work, Dr Jesse takes a patient-centred approach to breast and endocrine care, with attention not only to treating the underlying condition but also to patients’ concerns about treatment, recovery, body image, and quality of life.