Dr Cheng Hiang Lee Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Welcome to Dr Cheng Hiang Lee Paediatric Gastroenterologist, a leading institution located at Boronia Avenue, Epping, Australia. Dr Cheng Hiang Lee is a highly skilled and experienced consultant paediatric and adolescent gastroenterologist specializing in endoscopic procedures for children. He consults at Macquarie University Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.

Dr Lee obtained his medical degree from Queens University Belfast in Northern Ireland and received extensive training at the prestigious Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. After migrating to Sydney, he continued his paediatric training at various hospitals within the Sydney Children’s Hospital network in NSW and ACT. Dr Lee then pursued specialist training in paediatric gastroenterology at the renowned Children’s Hospital at Westmead, including a fellowship in paediatric liver transplantation at the Australian National Liver Transplant Unit. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2012.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Lee is also a recipient of the Australian Postgraduate Award for exceptional research potential and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors, Prof Kevin Gaskin, Prof Rupert Leong, and Prof Ralph Nanan, Dr Lee has developed a special interest in Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease (VEOIBD). His international collaborations have been instrumental in the discovery and understanding of genetic mutations, such as TRIM22 and IL 10, that contribute to VEOIBD.

Dr Lee's expertise covers the diagnosis and management of various gastrointestinal disorders in children, including coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease, failure to thrive, rectal bleeding, and undifferentiated abdominal pain. He performs paediatric oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (upper GI endoscopy) and colonoscopy at Macquarie University Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.

With proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Malay, Dr Lee is able to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds. He welcomes referrals from general practitioners and specialists, and his practice, Gems Medical Specialists, is conveniently located at 41 Boronia Avenue, Epping, NSW 2121.

Please note that our phone line operates during specific hours: Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 5.30pm, Friday from 12pm to 5pm, and we are closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.