Hello, I’m <strong>Dr. Tony Setiobudi</strong>, Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon based in Singapore

Hello, I’m Dr. Tony Setiobudi, Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon based in Singapore

21+ Years of Clinical Experience in Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery

Trusted by patients with 700+ Google Reviews

ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME

Dr. Tony Setiobudi is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon with 21 years of experience treating spine and joint problems. Care is focused on understanding each patient’s condition and starting with non-surgical options whenever possible.

 

  • Youtube 797k+ subscribers
  • Instagram 100K+ followers
  • TikTok 146K+ followers
  • Facebook 18K+ followers

Mission

As the founder of Spring Hope Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, medical expertise is combined with a strong commitment to public education. Since April 2019, educational content has been actively shared across social media and YouTube, growing a community of more than 789,000 subscribers. The focus is on delivering up-to-date medical insights in a clear, relatable, and practical way.

The mission is to break conventional barriers in healthcare communication and make medical knowledge accessible, practical, and engaging for everyone.

Vision

Orthopaedic & Spine Care

Diagnosis and treatment are guided by a patient-focused approach that prioritises non-operative care and minimally invasive solutions whenever appropriate. Surgery is considered only when necessary, ensuring every patient receives the most appropriate and minimally invasive care.The aim is not just symptom relief, but sustainable improvement in movement, function, and quality of life.

Medical Insight

Medical information should be accessible and easy for everyone to understand. Through YouTube and other social media platforms, spine and joint topics are explained in a clear, simple, and engaging way. So people can get the right information without feeling overwhelmed.

Rehabilitation Care

Spring Hope Rehab provides evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation for orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, and spine-related conditions. Each programme is designed around pain reduction, functional recovery, and long-term mobility, tailored to individual needs rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.

Where Awareness Meets Action in Healthcare

The content mainly focuses on health topics, while occasionally featuring guests from different backgrounds. Conversations aim to simplify complex topics, share real-life experiences, and offer practical insights that can be applied in daily life.

Career and Clinical Practice

Established in 2016, Spring Hope Orthopaedic Spine Surgery is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spine and orthopaedic conditions. Clinical focus includes slipped disc (HNP), nerve compression, degenerative spine disorders, and minimally invasive spine surgery, with an emphasis on precise diagnosis and sustainable recovery outcomes.

The primary clinical base is at Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard), with additional accreditations at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Mount Alvernia Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, and Farrer Park Hospital. This network enables access to comprehensive spine care across Singapore’s leading private hospitals.

Between 2016 and 2020, continued involvement in the public healthcare sector was maintained through a Visiting Consultant role at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

From 2012 to 2016, clinical practice was based at Alexandra Hospital and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital following fellowship training, with extensive exposure to complex spinal conditions within a multidisciplinary public healthcare setting.

Education

  • Advanced training in orthopaedic and spine surgery spans Singapore and Australia, supported by internationally recognised qualifications and specialist accreditation.
  • Spinal Surgery Fellowship training was completed in Brisbane, Australia, at Wesley Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital, with focused exposure to complex spinal procedures and modern surgical techniques.
  • Specialist orthopaedic accreditation includes Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed), reflecting completion of advanced orthopaedic training and professional certification.
  • Postgraduate specialist training was undertaken at the National University of Singapore, leading to a Master of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery).
  • Primary medical qualification (MBBS) was obtained from Flinders University, Adelaide.
  • Earlier academic training includes a Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology & Immunology) from University of Sydney, providing foundational knowledge in disease mechanisms and clinical science.
  • Early education was completed across Indonesia and Australia.

Professional memberships

  • Registered with the Singapore Medical Council; listed on the Specialist Register for Orthopaedic Surgery (since 2011)
    90%
  • Previously registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (2011–2012)
    90%
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    90%
  • Member of the Singapore Medical Association
    90%
  • Member of the Singapore Spine Society
    90%

Awards and Recognition

  • Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Scholarship in Spine Surgery, Ministry of Health, Singapore
    90%
  • Long Service Award, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
    90%

My Publications

✅ Das De, S., Setiobudi, T., & Shen, L. (2010).

A rational approach to management of alendronate-related subtrochanteric fractures. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume, 92(5), 679–686.

✅ van Middendorp, J. J., Audigé, L., Bartels, R. H. M. A., Bolger, C., Deverall, H., Dhoke, P., Diekerhof, C. H., Govaert, G. A. M., Guimerá, V., Koller, H., Morris, S. A., Setiobudi, T., & Hosman, A. J. F. (2013).

The Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System: An external agreement validation study. The Spine Journal, 13(9), 1055–1063.

✅ Lim, C. T., Setiobudi, T., & Das De, S. (2012).

Femoral canal obliteration secondary to prolonged alendronate use: A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 20(1), 115–117.

✅ Hee, H. T., Chuah, Y. J., Tan, B. H. M., Setiobudi, T., & Wong, H. K. (2011).

Vascularization and morphological changes of the endplate after axial compression and distraction of the intervertebral disc. Spine, 36(7), 505–511.

✅ Kumar, N., Lam, R., Zaw, A. S., Malhotra, R., Tan, J., Tan, G., & Setiobudi, T. (2014).

Flow cytometric evaluation of the safety of intraoperative salvaged blood filtered with leucocyte depletion filter in spine tumour surgery. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 21(13), 4330–4335.

✅ Setiobudi, T., Ng, Y. H., Lim, C. T., Liang, S., Lee, K., & Das De, S. (2011).

Clinical outcome following treatment of stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures with dynamic hip screw. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 40(11), 482–487.

I’m Here to Support Your Health and Recovery!

My approach is to help you understand your condition clearly and guide you through the care options available. I take time to explain each step, so you can feel informed and confident when making decisions about your health and overall well-being.

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290 Orchard Road, #18-06, #1 Medical Tower, Paragon, Singapore 238859

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