Dr. Kok Wai Leong

Dr Kok Wai Leong is a dermatologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
His specialty is in eczema, psoriasis, photodermatology and skin cancers. He is also experienced in treating adults and children in general dermatology, skin allergies, skin surgery, aesthetic and laser procedures, and in managing inpatient dermatological conditions.
Prior to joining private practice, Dr Kok was a visiting consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and the National Skin Centre. He also practised as a dermatologist and was the chairman of the dermatology medical board at the Singapore Armed Forces’ Military Medicine Institute.
He graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and is a fellow of the Academy of Medicine in dermatology.
He was a clinical tutor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University.
Dr Kok has an interest in clinical research and his work has been presented in regional and international meetings. He has scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, and is a reviewer for international journals.
He is a member of the Dermatological Society of Singapore, the Chapter of Dermatology, College of Physicians, Singapore, Asian Society of Pediatric Dermatology and American Academy of Dermatology.

1. Heat Injury Clinical Practice Guidelines : A Collaboration between SAF and MOH – Workgroup Secretariat (SAF).
2. Medical planning for mass-participation running events: a 3-year review of a half-marathon in Singapore. Tan CM, Tan IW, Kok WL, Lee MC, Lee VJ. BMC Public Health; Oct 2014, 14:1109
3. Hypohidrosis in Individuals with Exertional Heat Injury: A Prospective Open Cohort Study.
Lim JHL, Kok WL, Bin Ali N, Chong WS, Tey HL. Dermatology 2016;232:49-55.
4. Subungual Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Diagnostic Challenge and Clinical Pearls. Kok WL, Lee JS, Chio MT. Case Rep Dermatol. 2016 Oct 13;8(3):272-277.
5. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief mission by a tripartite medical team led by the Singapore Armed Forces after the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Ho ML, Lim JZ, Tan MZ, Kok WL, Zhang JR, Tan MY, Tan AC. Singapore Med J. 2016 Aug;57(8):426-31.
6. A case series of imatinib-induced generalized hypopigmentation and progression of existing acquired dermal melanocytosis. Kok WL, Chen Q, Lee SSJ, Chua SH, Ng SK. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017 Dec;28(8):762-763.
7. A case of granulomatous rosacea of the face. Kok WL, Oon HH, Giam YC.Singapore Med J. 2018 Apr;59(4):228-229. 8.Multiple papules on the Penis. Kok WL, Ho SGY, Tee SI. Am J Dermatopathol. 2018 May;40(5):e62-e63.
9. A tale of two “half tongues”. Kok WL, Tey HL, Tan SL. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2018 Apr;16(4):485-486.
10. A population-based cohort study of atopic eczema among young adult males in Singapore. Kok WL, Yew YW, Thng TGS. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Aug;57(8):e52-e54.
11. Topical treatments for eczema: a network meta-analysis. Yew YW, Zheng Q, Kok WL, Ho MSL, Teoh J, Wong YKY, Shi L, Chan ESY. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 12.
12. Comorbidities Associated with Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Young Adult Males: A National Cohort Study. Kok WL, Yew YW, Thng TG. Acta Derm Venereol. 2019 Jun 1;99(7):652-656.
13. Picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite Lasers Are an Effective Treatment for Imatinib-Induced Hyperpigmentation. Kok WL, Chua SH. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Apr;45:616-618.
14. Painful Purpuric Ulcers of the Legs: A Tell-Tale Sign of Systemic Disease? Cai SCS, Kok WL, Lim YL, Lee JS, Chong WS. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2019 Apr;48(4):139-141.
15. Unusual Clinical Presentation of Secondary Syphilis – A Report of Two Cases. Kok WL, Tan WS, Tham SN, Tee SI. Dermatology Bulletin 2017;29(1):22-25.
16. Emerging Biologic Therapeutic Options in Psoriasis. Kok WL, Oon HHB, Chong WS. Dermatology Bulletin 2019;30(1):1-3.
17. Deployment of a Forward Medical Post to Provide Medical Support in a Purpose-built Dormitory during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lee GL, Lee WT, Kok WL. Ann Acad Med Singapore 2020 Nov;49(11):928-930.
18. A Swollen Head – More than Meets the Eye. Kee JXL Kee, Koh WL, Kok WL. Ann Acad Med Singapore 2020 Dec;49(12):1052-1053.

1. Member, Singapore Medical Association (SMA)
2. Member, Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS)
3. Member, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
4. Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore, Chapter of Dermatology (FAMS)
5. Member, Asian Society of Paediatric Dermatology (ASPD)