Biography

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Professor Matrix Fung is Chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKU Med). Following his graduation at HKU Med, Professor Fung joined the Department of Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital. He then has become Clinical Assistant Professor of HKU Med since 2024.

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Specializing in the management of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders, Professor Fung has developed particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) for thyroid nodules and Graves’ disease. His clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of endocrine surgery, from benign thyroid conditions to complex malignancies and neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas and adrenal glands.

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Being an active researcher, Professor Fung explores the integration of artificial intelligence in thyroid cancer management and the clinical applications of laryngeal ultrasonography for vocal cord assessment. His work has been recognized internationally, with invited lectures and workshops at major conferences, where he shares his insights on innovative endocrine surgical techniques.

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Professor Fung is deeply involved in the academic community as a member of the Hong Kong Association of Endocrine Surgeons (HKAES) and the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES). He also contributes to scholarly discourse as an Associate Editor of Surgical Practice.

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