The Expert Guide to Oncologists in Hong Kong

Cancer is the number one cause of death in Hong Kong, and there is a growing need for specialised doctors (oncologists). Healthy Matters brings you a practical and expert guide to finding oncologists in Hong Kong, including costs and insurance cover.

What is an Oncologist?

An oncologist is a doctor who treats and gives medical care to patients with cancer. Oncologists conduct necessary exams, tests, and diagnosis, inform patients about the different types of cancers, treatments and their implications, treat patients and help them manage side effects.

Types of Oncologists

There are generally four major types of oncologists in Hong Kong:

• Clinical oncologist: the most common type of oncologist in Hong Kong. Clinical oncologists use a balance of radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat patients without surgery.
• Medical oncologist: mainly uses non-radiological treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
• Gynecologic Oncologist: treats gynecologic cancer such as uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer.
• Haematologist-Oncologist: diagnoses and treats blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma.

Other health professionals working with Oncologists

A cancer care team usually consists of the following people:

• Pathologist: reads and examine laboratory tests.
• Diagnostic radiologist: doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating cancer using medical imaging techniques such as MRI.
• Oncology nurse: nurses that care for people who are diagnosed with cancer.
• Oncology social worker: social worker focusing on helping patients manage the stress that comes with cancer.

What to know about Oncologists in Hong Kong

There are more than 200 registered oncologists in Hong Kong, working both in the private and public sectors. Here is the official list of registered oncologists in Hong Kong according to their specialities from the Medical Council here.

• Gynaecological Oncology (4)
• Medical Oncology (41)
• Clinical Oncology (165)
• Haematology & Haematological Oncology (57)

According to the Hospital Authority, it takes 9 years to be fully registered as a clinical oncologist. The training is separated into 3 parts, basic specialist training of 4 years, 3 years of full-time training in an accredited oncology training centre, and another 2 years of higher specialist training.

How much does it cost to see an Oncologist in Hong Kong?

PRIVATE SECTOR – Private Market Rates

In Hong Kong and as is the case with other doctors, the cost of a consultation with an oncologist varies greatly, depending on the location and facilities needed. Our research shows that consultations in the private sector range from $800 to $2,500 for the initial consultation.

PUBLIC SECTOR – HA fees and charges

For eligible HKID-holders, a day procedure and treatment cost $96 per attendance

For non-eligible people, the price of a day procedure and treatment at a public oncologist clinic is $895 per attendance.

Beware of waiting times which can be very long in the public sector.

Please enquire at your clinic of choice for the specific costs.

* All amounts are in HKD and were last updated on May 2020. No responsibility is accepted for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. It is always best to call ahead to make sure the information is still up-to-date.

List of Oncologists in Hong Kong

To make it easier for you, here is a list of Hong Kong oncology clinics and oncologists:

Oncologists in the public sector:

Here is the list of public centers providing Oncologist services throughout Hong Kong.

Oncologists in the private sector:

Oncologists on Hong Kong Island:

Dr. Herman LIU (Haematology and Haematological Oncology) – Premier Medical Center
 

Address: 718, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central
Phone: 3651 1708

Dr. Ada MA (Medical Oncology)
 

Address: 1202, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central
Phone: 2525 6119

Adventist Hospital
 

Address: 40 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong
Phone: 3651 8888

Gleneagles Hospital
 

Address: 1 Nam Fung Path, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone: 3153 9000

Hong Kong Integrated Diagnostic Imaging Centre
 

Address: 3/F, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
Phone: 3700 6800

Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre
 

Address: 4/F, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
Phone: 3700 6888

Dr. Ka Leung CHENG, Danny
 

Address: Room 1311, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
Phone: 2157 1111

Dr. Kar Fai TAM (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
 

Address: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Centre, 5/F, Li Shu Pui Block, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, 2 Village Road, Happy Valley
Phone: 2835 7878

OncWell Integrated Cancer Centre
 

Address: Room 1601, Hang Lung Centre, Paterson Street, Causeway Bay
Tel: 3758 2050

Oncare Hong Kong
 

Address: Suites 504-505, 5/F Admiralty Centre Tower 1, 18 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty
Phone: 3588 2400

Dr. Tong Yow NG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
 

Address: Unit 208, 2/F, China Insurance Group Building, 141 Des Voeux Road, Central
Phone: 2442 1288

Dr Wing Yan Au, Thomas (Haemotologist)
 

Address: Room 1108, Crawford House, 70 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Phone: 2801 5628

Dr. Yik Ming CHAN, Joe (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
 

Address: Unit 1502, 15/F, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central
Phone: 2523 3328

Oncologists in Kowloon:

Evangel Hospital

Address: 222, Argyle Street, Kowloon
Phone: 2711 5222

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital

Address: 222, Waterloo Road, Kowloon
Phone: 2339 8888

Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre
 

Address: Unit No. 1908-09, 19/F, Mira Place Tower A, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Phone: 3700 6818

Hong Kong United Oncology Center
 

Address: Room 1105, 238 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Phone: 2386 8002

Sacred Heart Oncologists Cancer Center
 

Address：Room 510-511, 5/F, Hang Shing Bldg., 363 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Phone: 2332 1806

Dr. Patricia POON (Clinical Oncologist)
 

Address: Room 1303-05, 13/F, 26 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Phone: 2380 9002

Dr. Shing Shun SIU, Nelson (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
 

Address: Suite1701-1703, 26 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Phone: 2724 1001

Oncologists in the New Territories:

Adventist Hospital

Address: 199 Tsuen King Circuit, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
Phone: 2275 6688

CUHK Medical Centre

Address: 9 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Phone: 3946 6888

Does insurance cover consultations and treatments with Oncologists in Hong Kong?

According to Alea, oncologists consultations are reimbursed under doctor specialist fees. Generally, high-end medical plans will reimburse oncologist consultation and surgical fees in full without any sub-limit whereas local plans usually have surgical and doctor specialist limits. 

If you have any health insurance questions, contact an expert at Alea at [email protected].