Dr. Andrew Quoc Dutton
Orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore for hip, knee and shoulder pain
A/Prof Andrew Quoc Dutton is a Harvard Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, with more than 20 years in hip, knee and shoulder surgery. The aim is for you to leave your first consultation knowing what is going on, what your options are, and what each one involves.
- Harvard Fellowship-trained
- Associate Professor, NUS
- 20+ years in practice
- Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
START WITH THE JOINT
Where is the pain?
Each page covers the common causes, how it is diagnosed, and every treatment option, surgical and non-surgical.
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Knee
ACL and meniscus tears, cartilage injury, arthritis and knee replacement.
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Sports Injuries
Overuse and traumatic injuries in runners, cyclists and team athletes.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Three procedures this practice concentrates on
Hip arthroscopy, hip replacement, and knee ligament surgery: the areas A/Prof Dutton's fellowship training and clinical practice focus on.
HIP ARTHROSCOPY · FAI
Keyhole hip surgery for impingement
For younger, active patients with groin pain and hip stiffness where the ball and socket pinch. Treated through two small incisions rather than an open procedure.
- Labral repair and reshaping of the bone
- Common in footballers, dancers and martial artists
- Aims to preserve the natural hip joint
ROBOTIC-ASSISTED · DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH
Hip replacement through the interval between muscles
The direct anterior approach reaches the joint between muscles instead of through them, combined with robotic-assisted planning for implant positioning.
- No detachment of the gluteal muscles
- Often fewer post-operative movement restrictions
- Hip resurfacing also available
ACL · SPORTS KNEE
Ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair
For ACL tears, locked knees and meniscus tears that keep causing symptoms. Some ACL tears are managed without surgery, and that is assessed first.
- ACL reconstruction and revision
- Meniscus repair over removal where possible
- Cartilage regeneration techniques
NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS FIRST
Many joint problems improve without an operation
The most common reason people delay seeing an orthopaedic surgeon is the assumption that the answer will be surgery. For many joint problems, other options come first. A consultation starts with a diagnosis, and the treatment plan follows from it, which for many joint problems means injection therapy, joint preservation treatment or a guided rehabilitation programme.
PRP
Platelet-rich plasma
Concentrated platelets from your own blood, injected into the joint or tendon, studied for pain and function in joint and tendon conditions.
APS
Autologous protein solution
A single-injection option studied for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis.
CELL
Stem cell therapy
Cell-based treatment for selected cartilage and joint conditions, where clinically appropriate.
REHAB
Guided rehabilitation
Progressive programmes for overuse injuries in runners, cyclists and triathletes.
20+
years in practice
THE SURGEON
A/Prof Andrew Quoc Dutton
A/Prof Dutton trained in Sydney, completed his fellowship at Harvard and has practised in Singapore since 1999. He graduated from the University of New South Wales, completed his orthopaedic fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and has held appointments at Prince of Wales and St George Hospitals in Sydney. He teaches orthopaedic surgery at NUS and publishes on cartilage regeneration and sports injury.
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Fellow of Harvard Orthopaedic Surgery
- Founding Vice President, ASEAN Society of Sports and Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- International Society for Hip Arthroscopy
- Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Australian Medical Association Member
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Fellowship training completed at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Your first visit, step by step
A consultation starts with a diagnosis, and the treatment plan follows from it.
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Consultation and examination
A/Prof Dutton takes your history, examines the joint and reviews any scans you already have. Bring previous X-rays, MRI discs and reports.
Allow 30–45 minutes
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Imaging, if it is needed
X-ray on site at Mount Elizabeth. MRI or CT arranged in the same building, often the same day, when the examination calls for it.
Same-day where available
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Diagnosis and your options
The consultation aims to establish what is going on, with the realistic options, including doing nothing for now, what each involves, the recovery, and an estimate of cost.
Written summary provided
Not sure whether it needs treating now?
Tell us which joint is bothering you. A single consultation can help establish whether it needs attention now or whether it can safely wait.
COSTS AND INSURANCE
Know your costs before you decide
Consultation and procedure fees are quoted in writing before anything is scheduled. The clinic is on the panel of major local and international insurers, and staff will verify your coverage and pre-authorisation before your appointment.
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Fees quoted in writing before anything is scheduled
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On the panel of major local and international insurers
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Medisave and Integrated Shield Plans for eligible procedures
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Coordinator verifies coverage and handles pre-authorisation
Accepted insurance partners
The clinic works with major local and international insurers. Our coordinator will verify your coverage and handle pre-authorisation before your appointment.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between robotic and direct anterior hip replacement?
They describe different things. Robotic assistance is about planning and placing the implant. The direct anterior approach is about the route used to reach the joint. The two can be combined. The anterior approach passes between muscles instead of cutting through them, which is why it is often associated with fewer movement restrictions after surgery.
How much will treatment cost, and can I use insurance?
Consultation and procedure fees are quoted in writing before anything is scheduled, and the clinic is on the panel of major insurers. Medisave and Integrated Shield Plans may be used for eligible procedures. The clinic coordinator will verify your coverage and handle pre-authorisation with your insurer.
Do I need a referral to see A/Prof Dutton?
No referral is required to book a private consultation at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. A referral letter from your GP or physiotherapist is helpful if you have one, and some insurance policies require it for reimbursement. The clinic can confirm what your policy needs before your visit.
Does every torn ACL need surgery?
An ACL tear can be treated non-surgically when the knee remains stable in daily activity and the patient does not need to return to pivoting sport. Reconstruction is generally discussed for patients who play sports involving cutting or pivoting, whose knee gives way, or who have an associated meniscus tear needing repair. This is assessed during the physical examination as well as on your scans.
Where is the clinic, and what are the opening hours?
The clinic is at 3 Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre, Level 12, Suite 12-10, Singapore 228510. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 11:30am. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
START YOUR CARE JOURNEY
Contact us today
Tell us which joint is bothering you and what has been happening. Enquiries received during clinic hours are answered the same day. For anything urgent, call or WhatsApp. It is faster than the form.
Clinic address
3 Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre, Level 12, Suite 12-10, Singapore 228510
Clinic hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed
A/Prof Andrew Quoc Dutton is a Harvard Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, specialising in hip, knee and shoulder surgery.
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3 Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre, Level 12, Suite 12-10, Singapore 228510
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