Dr. Tan graduated from National University of Singapore in 2000. He obtained his MRCS and Masters degree before completing his ENT training, registering as an ENT specialist in 2012.

He received a one year full hands-on Facial Plastics HMDP programme in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, operating in Shimmian Rhinoplasty Clinic with Professor Jung Dong Hak and Chang Geun Uek.

Since returning from Korea, Dr. Tan worked in the Facial Plastic Service of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ENT Department performing mostly rhinoplasties and managing facial trauma, lacerations and fractures.