Mr Tobie Goh (centre) posing with the NUH team of surgeons who helped rebuild his face. They are (from left) Associate Professor Lim Thiam Chye, Dr Elijah Cai, Adjunct Associate Professor Vincent Nga, Adjunct Associate Professor Gangadhara Sundar and Dr Catherine Lee.

ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN

In this Straits Times feature, craniofacial orthodontist Dr Catherine Lee highlights not only the medical care involved in complex craniofacial conditions but also the resilience of patients and the support of their families. Tobie Goh’s improved quality of life is also a testament to the virtue of multidisciplinary treatment and care in the medical field.

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"Some journeys are invisible — until someone tells the story.

I'm grateful to have been part of this feature in The Straits Times, which highlights not just medical care, but human resilience.

Behind every long journey are patients who keep going, families who keep believing, and teams who walk alongside them — step by step.

May this story remind us to lead with empathy, and to never underestimate the strength in quiet courage. ❤️"

Dr. Catherine Lee