Stephen G J Ng

Dynamic surgical leader with extensive expertise in surgical skills education, research, and delivering compassionate, patient-focused care. Renowned for exceptional teaching and mentoring abilities while fostering a collaborative environment that upholds the highest standards of professionalism. Dedicated to advancing equity in eye healthcare through innovative community-based solutions, ensuring accessible and inclusive care for all.

Multiple Professional & Community Leadership Positions: Clinical Director Waikato Hospital Eye Department, Chair of The Save Sight Society of New Zealand, Chair of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists NZ Branch, Chair of Hamilton Boys' High School Board of Trustees, Co-Founder of Te Rau Oranga Trust, Acting Chair Hospice Waikato

• Leader of Waikato & Bay of Plenty Community Vision Screening Program 2020-2025
• Reviewer of RANZCO Oculoplastic & Orbit Curriculum 2020
• Clinical Leader NZ Ministry of Health Ophthalmology Expert Advisory Group 2017-2019
• Chair RANZCO NZ Branch 2015-2017
• RANZCO NZ Branch Executive Committee Member 2009-2019
• Clinical Director, Eye Department, Waikato Hospital 2002-4 & 2014-16
• Chairperson Save Sight Society of New Zealand 2012-15
• Director of the Save Sight Society of New Zealand 2008-2018
• Midland Ophthalmic Group Meeting Convenor 2008-2012
• Section Editor for Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2008-2018
• Reviewer for Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2000-present
• Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology, University of Auckland 2002-2025
• Fellow of Australian & New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons by election 2002- present

• Citations: 674, h-index: 13, i10-index: 15
• “Surgical Learning: A survey to evaluate how ophthalmologists learn new surgical techniques” Oh JS, Ng SGJ, Zhang J, McKelvie J. J Curr Ophthalmol. 2025 Sep 18;36(4):428-443.
• “Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome. Surgical and medical management in an infant with bilateral corneal perforations”. Hossain RR, Ng SGJ, Chong CF, Botha VE, Ferguson R, McKelvie J. Indian J Ophthalmol 2022;70:2633-5.
• “Extreme Cancer of the Periorbital Region” Ng SGJ, Klaassen MF, Brown E. Atlas of Extreme Facial Cancer 2022 (pp. 215-274). Springer, Cham.
• “Pop-up community-based vision screening in New Zealand.” Hossain RR, Guest S, Ng SGJ, Misra S, McKelvie J. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2022:901-2.
• “Hughes flap in the management of lower lid retraction.” Juniat V, Ryan T, O’Rourke M, Ng SGJ, O’Donnell B, McNab AA, Selva D. Orbit. 2021 Dec 20:1-6.
• “Neuronal Regeneration Potential of Facial Nerve for Compound Wound in an Elderly Patient.” Cox S, Hossain R, Ng SGJ, Mani M & Tan EK. Innovations Tissue Eng Regen Med. 1(4) ITERM.000519.2021.
• “Cataract surgery in New Zealand: access to surgery, surgical intervention rates and visual acuity”. Chilibeck C, Mathan JJ, Ng SGJ, McKelvie J. N Z Med J. 2020 Oct 30;133(1524):40-49.
• “Sideline Evaluation of the Injured Player” Ng SGJ, Wang N. 2020. In Y. Hua (Ed.), Sports Related Eye Injuries (pp. 129-134) Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9741-7.
• “Periorbital Desmoplastic Squamous Cell Carcinoma” Botha, V, Chong SW, KTK, Salmon, PJM, El-Khayat, R, Chan, Y, Selva, D, Ng SGJ. Orbit 2019; 38:3, 240-243
• “Cicatricial ectropion surgery: prospective study of long-term symptom control, patient satisfaction and anatomical success” McKelvie J, Papchenko T, Carroll S, Ng SGJ. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2018; 46:1002-7
• “Eyelid reconstruction using the ‘Hughes’ tarsoconjunctival advancement flap: Long term outcomes in 122 consecutive cases over a 13-year period” McKelvie J, Ferguson R, Ng SGJ. Orbit 2017; Aug;36(4):228-233
• “A practical decision-tree model to predict complexity of reconstructive surgery after periocular basal cell carcinoma excision” Tan E, Lin F, Sheck L, Salmon P & Ng SGJ. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology 2017. Apr;31(4):717-723.
• “Growth of Periocular Basal Cell Carcinoma” Tan E, F.P.Y. Lin FPY, L.H.N. Sheck LHN, Salmon PJ and Ng SGJ. British Journal of Dermatology. 2015; 172 (4): 1002–1007.
• “Orbital Adherence with Titanium Mesh Floor Implants: a review of 10 cases” Kersey TL, Ng SGJ, Rosser P, Sloan B, Hart R. Orbit 2013; 32: 8–11
• “Primary orbital extraskeletal osteosarcoma” Fan JC, Lamont DL, Greenbaum AR, Ng SGJ. Orbit, 2011; 30(6), 297–299
• “Prolene frontalis suspension in paediatric ptosis” Chow K, Deva N, Ng SGJ. Eye 2011; 25: 735-739
• “Outcomes of orbital blowout fracture surgery in children and adolescents” Carroll SC, Ng SGJ. British Journal of Ophthalmology 2010; 94:736-739.
• “Grzybowski’s generalized eruptive keratoacanthoma: remission with cyclophosphamide” Oakley A, Ng S. Australasian Journal of Dermatology 2005; 46:118-125.
• “Primary Banked Scleral Patch Graft in the Prevention of Exposure of Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants”. Inkster CF, Ng SGJ, Leatherbarrow B. Ophthalmology 2002;109: 389-392.
• “Medpor Porous Polyethylene Implants in Orbital Blowout Fracture Repair”. Ng SGJ, Madill SA, Inkster CF, Leatherbarrow B. Eye 2001; 15:578-582.
• “The Rhomboid Flap in Medial Canthal Reconstruction”. Ng SGJ, Inkster CF, Leatherbarrow B. British Journal of Ophthalmology 2001; 85:556-559.
• “Necrotizing Orbital Cellulitis”. Ng SGJ, Nazir R, Sabhudhi CPK, Laitt RD, Maloof A, Leatherbarrow B. Eye 2001;15: 173-7.
• “The Maximal Hughes Procedure”. Maloof A, Ng SGJ, Leatherbarrow B. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2001;2: 96-102.
• “Demonstration of the Reversibility of Optic Disc Topography by Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy”. Kulshrestha M, Ng S, Roff E, Sedgwick G, Ainsworth J. Archives of Ophthalmology 1999; 117: 1664-5.
• “Gamma Gandy Nodules in an Ovary”. Hom BL & Ng SGJ, Journal of the Hong Kong Medical Association 1986; 2: 38
• October 2024 “Periorbital necrotising fasciitis due to Group A Streptococcal infections” New Zealand Society of Otorhinolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting October 2024, Hamilton
• August 2024 “Addressing Inequity of Eye Healthcare in the Waikato” Save Sight Society 2024 Annual Conference, Wellington
• May 2023 “Sclerosing Therapy for Orbital Vascular Lesions” Ng SGJ. 1st Asia-Pacific Orbital Disease & Thyroid Eye Disease Meeting, Singapore.
• September 2022 “Oculoplastics Update” Ng SGJ Save Sight Society 2022 Annual Conference, Hamilton
• June 2019 “Ectropion Surgery” Ng SGJ RANZCO Tasmania Branch Annual Scientific Meeting Hobart
• August 2018 “Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery “Too Big to Fail?” Ng SGJ NZ Society of Dermatologists Annual Meeting, Auckland.
• February 2018 “Life-Threatening Squamous Cell Carcinoma” Ng SGJ Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress Hong Kong
• November 2017 “Direct to the Waiting List for Cataract Surgery” Ng SGJ & Dickson J National Forum Improving Quality of Care in Cancer & Electives, Wellington
• September 2017 “The Watering Eye In Childhood” Ng SGJ Save Sight Society 2017 Annual Conference, Auckland
• September 2017 “Choosing Wisely” Ng SGJ New Zealand Association of Optometrists Annual Meeting Hamilton
• August 2017 “Periorbital Desmoplastic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma” Poster . Botha VE, Chow K, Salmon PJM, El-Khayat R, Chan Y, Selva S, Ng SGJ. NZAPS & ANZSOPS Joint Scientific Meeting, Queenstown
• March 2017 “The Mini Eyelids” Ng SGJ Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Singapore

• 1985 commissioned to rank of 2nd Lieutenant, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps
• 1988 retired with rank of Captain, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps