{"id":3987,"date":"2017-08-20T19:53:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-20T18:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/?p=3987"},"modified":"2021-04-21T13:37:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T12:37:36","slug":"spotlight-on-a-specialist-mr-chien-wong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/20\/spotlight-on-a-specialist-mr-chien-wong\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on a specialist: Mr Chien Wong"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhy did you choose your particular specialty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At school during A levels, I was fascinated by the anatomy and function of the eye in biology class. By the time I started medical school I had already made up my mind to become an ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n

Early in my ophthalmology career, I was drawn to the complexity and delicacy of vitreoretinal surgery, and how it is an extension of, and a window to, the brain.<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy most about your job?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I enjoy making a difference to the lives of my patients, both adults and children with vitreoretinal diseases.<\/p>\n

In particular, I have a super-specialty interest in paediatric vitreoretinal diseases with a UK national surgical centre for premature babies at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The potential to save a baby\u2019s sight through surgery is one of my main passions, particularly as children born today may live a hundred years or more. The journey of treatment for these families is often a very emotional one, and it is a privilege for me to share this connection with them.<\/p>\n

What one thing do you wish every member of the public knew?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering vitreoretinal surgery, it may be useful to get more than one consultant\u2019s opinion, to enable you to make the best treatment choice.<\/p>\n

What three traits define you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe in helping my patients make a treatment decision that best suits their needs, as every patient is unique. I also believe that less is more with surgery, i.e. only doing what is absolutely necessary. Thirdly, I thrive under pressure and thus am extremely calm and collected during surgery, particularly with challenging cases.<\/p>\n

Who is your inspiration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael Jordan, arguably the best NBA basketball player of all time. I love his passion and unshakeable self-belief.<\/p>\n

What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a father to my two beautiful young boys, the experience of which has made me a better person.<\/p>\n

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photographer. \u00a0Or ski instructor!<\/p>\n

What advances in medicine are you most excited about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gene and stem cell therapy for retinal diseases.<\/p>\n

What (health) app would you most recommend?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The iPhone\u2019s built-in Health Data app. It\u2019s fascinating how many steps we walk and climb a day!<\/p>\n

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