Dr. Catherine Teh is an internationally recognized expert in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB)  surgery and a pioneer in modern liver and minimally invasive surgery. Currently, she serves as  the Chief Data Information Officer at Great Valley Medical Center (GVMC), where she leads  data-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, quality care, and operational  excellence. As a member of the Institute for Advancing (Health)Care Transformation (iACT)  at GVMC, Dr. Teh plays a central role in developing transformational healthcare models that  focus on patient safety, clinical innovation, and the adoption of multidisciplinary team  approaches. 

Her background on data management and digital innovation dates back to 1994 where she  began an interest in technology where she designed and published the first ever Philippine  College of Surgeons website and continued to develop her own clinic EMR in 2003. In 2010,  she developed the Asian liver mets registry used by 13 Asian countries. In 2017, she  collaborated with a start up company and developed MedCheck, an outpatient EMR which  has now expanded to data registry systems and beyond.  

 Dr. Teh holds prestigious academic credentials, having graduated with a Diploma in  Healthcare Leadership and Management from Harvard Medical School in 2018, where she  capped off as the class speaker. In 2023, she earned her Master of Science in Patient Safety  and Clinical Human Factors with merit from the University of Edinburgh. Her educational  background fortifies her expertise in advancing patient safety and implementing quality  improvement projects in healthcare settings. 

Her extensive experience was the guiding force during the pandemic where she orchestrated  and developed pathways and processes for the National Kidney & Transplant Institute and  Makati Medical Center operating rooms and conducted several training workshops for  healthcare workers safety during the pandemic at a national level, collaborating with Philippine  College of Surgeons and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation.  Her publications and research have earned her a spot among the top researchers globally,  furthering her influence in shaping the future of HPB surgery, cancer care, and patient safety. 

Dr. Teh's trailblazing efforts, commitment to excellence, and passion for driving forward clinical  innovation and patient safety make her an inspiring leader at GVMC and on the global stage.