Wai Keung Chick
 

Consultant
Department of Surgery

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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Honorary Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Surgery

School of Clinical Medicine

Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine

The University of Hong Kong

Biography

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Dr. Wai Keung Chick is currently Consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. A 1990 graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, he obtained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1994 and completed his Fellowship in General Surgery in 1998. To refine his surgical skills, Dr. Chick pursued advanced overseas training in laparoscopic surgery in the United Kingdom, oncologic surgery in Japan, and robotic surgery in Korea, equipping him with a comprehensive, internationally informed approach to modern surgical care.

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As a leader in surgical education and training, Dr. Chick holds two pivotal roles: Chief Examiner and Chairman of the General Surgery Board, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, and Chairman of the Committee on Surgical Training, Hospital Authority. In these capacities, he oversees the development and assessment of surgical trainees, ensuring the highest standards of clinical competence and professional excellence.

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Dr. Chick’s academic contributions focus primarily on endocrine surgery, with numerous publications advancing the understanding and management of endocrine disorders. Recognized as an authority in this subspecialty, he serves as a designated trainer, mentoring the next generation of endocrine surgeons. His commitment to innovation—from minimally invasive techniques to robotic-assisted procedures—has positioned him as a key figure in shaping surgical practice and education in Hong Kong.