Dr Lie Sui An

MBBS, MRCP(UK), MMed (Internal Medicine), MMed (Anaesthesiology), CHSE, FAMS

Senior Consultant

Singapore General Hospital Singapore General Hospital

Specialty: Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care

Conditions Treated By This Doctor

Clinical Interests

Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine

Clinical Appointments

Senior Consultant

Surgical Intensive Care

Academic Appointments

Programme Director, SingHealth Anaesthesiology Residency Programme

Clinical Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

About

Dr Lie Sui An is an Anaesthesiologist and Intensivist practicing at Singapore General Hospital. His sub-specialty interests include Health Professions Education and Critical Care Medicine.

Dr Lie completed his M.B.B.S at the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2007. He became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2013, and obtained the Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) conferred by the National University of Singapore. He then pursued anaesthesiology residency training in SingHealth, obtaining his Masters of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) in 2014. Dr Lie was accredited by the Specialists Accreditation Board as an Anaesthesiologist and Intensivist in 2017 and 2018 respectively. During his residency training, he attended the Singapore Chief Residency Program organized by the Healthcare Leadership College (MOH) and served as Chief Resident from 2015 to 2016.

Education and Training

  • 2002 – 2007: National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Professional Appointments and Committee Memberships

  • Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore, College of Anaesthesiologists 
  • Member, Society of Intensive Care Medicine
  • Member, Singapore Society of Anaesthesiologists

Awards

  • COVID-19 Resilience Medal 2023
  • National Awards (COVID-19) – The Commendation Medal 2023
  • Outstanding Faculty Award 2022 – Graduate Medical Education Office, SingHealth Residency
  • Service With A Heart Award 2021 – Office of Patient Experience, SGH
  • Singapore Health Quality Service Award (SHQSA) 2021 – COVID-19 Healthcare Hero

Research Interests

  • Feedback literacy among residents and faculty
  • Impact of learner goal orientation on receptiveness to feedback and progress in residency
  • Use of AI in various medical education use cases
  • Use of Healthcare Simulation to reduce latent safety threats and enhance systemic operational preparedness

Publications

  1. T. Toh, J.H.F Goh, S.A. Lie, C. Leong, N.C. Hwang. Clinical approach to massive hemoptysis – Perioperative focus on causes and management. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 Oct;38(10):2412-2425.
  2. J.L. Soong, P.L. Ho, V.S.H Neo, S.A Lie. Evaluating the carbon footprint arising from sedation practices in the intensive care units. Nurs Crit Care. 2024 Jun 12.
  3. Y.H. Ke, R. Yang, S.A. Lie, T.X.Y. Lim; H.R. Abdullah, D.S.W. Ting, N. Liu. Mitigating cognitive bias in clinical decision-making through multi-agent conversations using Large Language Models: Simulation study. J Med Internet Res. 2024 Nov 19:26:e59439.
  4. L.Y. Ang, J.L. Soong, S.A. Lie. Clinical impact of pharmacists’ interventions in intensive care units in a tertiary institution in Singapore – A retrospective cohort study. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2023;32.
  5. W.W.Z.Ma, K.M. Leong, C. Ho, S. Lin, X.H. Xin, S.A. Lie. The perceptions and adoption of environmentally sustainable practices among anaesthetists – A qualitative study using the Behavioural Change Wheel. Can J Anaesth 2023 Mar;70(3):313-326.
  6. L.E.J. Chan, J.L. Soong, S.A. Lie. A cost avoidance study of critical care pharmacists’ interventions in a tertiary institution. m J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 Nov 13;zxac340.
  7. Q.Y. Goh, S.A. Lie, Z. Tan, P.Y.B. Tan, S.Y. Ng, H.R. Abdullah. Time to intubation with McGrath™ Video laryngoscope versus Direct Laryngoscope in Powered Air-Purifying Respirator: A randomized controlled trial. Singapore Med J 2021 Oct 24.
  8. Y.T.Lo, S. Kalimuddin, N.C.H. Keong, S.A. Lie. An unusual case of dengue fever in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: Diagnosis and management considerations. Br J Neurosurg 2021 Jul 9;1-4.
  9. S.A. Lie, L.T. Wong, S.Y. Chong. Process-oriented In situ simulation is a valuable tool to rapidly ensure operating room preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak. Simul Healthc. 2020 Aug;15(4):225-233.
  10. S.A. Lie, S.W. Wong, L.T. Wong , T.G.L Wong, S.Y. Chong. Practical considerations for performing regional anesthesia: lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Can J Anaesth 2020 Jul;67(7):885-892.