Professor Ong Yong Yau graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1966 and obtained his M.Med (Int. Med) in 1972, admitted as Fellow of Academy of Medicine, Singapore in 1973. 

Professor Ong Yong Yau’s impeccable record of achievements and contributions to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) dates back to 1979 when he joined the hospital as a consultant. He was appointed Head, Department of Medicine III, in 1987, which was later re-organised into the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

As a testament to his leadership, Prof Ong was appointed Chairman, Division of Medicine, in 1996, and Chairman, Medical Board, in 2000. He took on the chief stewardship as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SGH in 2002.

Professor Ong is an exemplary role model – an outstanding clinician who devotes his time to patient care, teaching and research, and a committed leader. He has also presented considerable research at many medical scientific conferences held locally and internationally.