Dr Mohd Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui
Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon
Visiting Consultant, Singapore General Hospital
MBBS (Singapore), MRCSEd, MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho), FAMS (Ortho)
Professional Background
Dr Mohd Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui, commonly known as Dr Mash, is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon in private practice. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience and also serves as a Visiting Consultant at Singapore General Hospital.
His clinical work covers both spine conditions, such as slipped discs, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumours, and fractures, as well as general orthopaedic conditions, including hip and knee arthritis, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, and sports injuries affecting the joints of the upper and lower limbs.
Training and Education
- Medical Degree: National University of Singapore (MBBS, Singapore)
- Postgraduate Training: Orthopaedic training in Singapore; became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd Ortho).
- Fellowships: Completed further training in spinal surgery at:
- Royal Alexandra Hospital, Canada
- University of Alberta Hospital, Canada
- Stollery Children’s Hospital, Canada
This fellowship training exposed him to both orthopaedic and neurosurgical approaches to spinal care.
Clinical Experience
Dr Mash has performed more than 5,000 orthopaedic and spinal surgeries to date. His experience includes:
- Microdiscectomies
- Minimally invasive spinal decompressions and fusions
- Minimally invasive fracture fixations
- Scoliosis correction surgery
- Artificial disc replacements
- Cervical laminoplasties
- Vertebroplasties and kyphoplasties
- Spinal tumour surgeries
- Revision (re-do/repeat) spinal operations
- Sacrectomies with spinopelvic fusions
He is also experienced in the use of 2D and 3D computer navigation systems for spinal surgery, enhancing precision and safety in complex procedures.
Academic and Professional Contributions
Dr Mash has presented his clinical work at numerous international meetings, including:
- International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Eurospine
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
- Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Surgeons (APOA)
- Singapore Orthopaedic Association
He has also spoken at the Global Spine Congress and the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST).
Dr Mash has contributed to academic journals and serves as a reviewer for The Spine Journal, a peer-reviewed publication in the field of spinal conditions.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr Mash has been active in:
- Teaching: Training resident orthopaedic surgeons in Singapore.
- Community work: Volunteer contributions in various initiatives.
- Sports: He is an avid sportsman himself, giving him added perspective when treating athletic injuries.
Where to Find Dr Mash
Dr Mash consults at Mash Spine & Orthopaedics, located at:
Farrer Park Medical Centre, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #07-14 Connexion, Singapore 217562
- Farrer Park Hospital
- Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard)
- Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Parkway East Hospital
- Mount Alvernia Hospital
Book a Consultation with Dr Mash
If you are experiencing back pain, joint stiffness, or other orthopaedic concerns, schedule a consultation with Dr Mash for a personalised assessment.
