HC Surgical raised stake in surgeon's practice despite SMC complaint

Singapore

THE board of HC Surgical Specialists (HCSS) said it was aware a complaint had been filed against surgeon Julian Ong when it forked out S$3.8 million to acquire an additional 19 per cent stake in his private practice, Julian Ong Endoscopy & Surgery (JOES), late last year.

A woman had lodged a complaint against Dr Ong, whose endoscopy clinic is 70 per cent-owned by HCSS, with the Singapore Medical Counc…

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