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Health Singapore:
Doctors, Clinics, Hospitals, Medical Services
We have listed all hospitals in Singapore, and mainly listed specialists and clinics which are consulted by a number of expatriates but there are many more competent and highly qualified health specialist in Singapore. You may also ask your foreign mission for information on doctors and clinics. |
The information given in this section was chosen to assist expatriates who suddenly face medical problems on arrival and when they settle down in Singapore.
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See also Emergency Info - Infectious Deseases and Dengerous Creepy Crawlers - Maternity and Birth
Hospital Admission
All Hospitals need a guarantee of payment and your identification (passport) before you will be admitted.
Bring a doctor's referral letter and a deposit or insurance form. Inquire at the hospital in advance.
In some cases a letter of guarantee will be accepted. Check with your insurance company.
In case of emergencies it is advisable to rush to the Accident and Emergency's Departments of the National University Hospital, the Singapore General Hospital or the KK Women's and Children's Hospital as they are better prepared for these cases.
Government Hospitals 
Tel: 6 453 8033
Website
5, Second Hospital Avenue
Tel: 6 324 8910
Fax: 6 324 8810
Website
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Private Hospitals
Tel: 6311 1666
585 North Bridge Road
Tel. 6311 1111 (general enquiries)
Website
Tel: 6 253 3818
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For medical treatment you may contact one of the many private clinics close to your home or visit the outpatient clinics at the hospitals. If you are unsure where to go, contact other expatriates. You are not restricted to any particular clinic and may see either a GP of your choice or a company-appointed doctor. There are some highly qualified specialists to be found in government specialist clinics but you need to be referred.
At most clinics you need not call to make an appointment and waiting time is reasonable. Generally we advise you to research for a general practitioner on arrival and contact a clinic for its operating schedule. Many doctors open their clinics after office hours, on Saturdays and even on Sunday morning for a couple of hours. Clinics often have joint practice of several doctors. Make sure you see the doctor who was recommended to you.
Government outpatient clinics (also called 'polyclinics') generally take care of the locals and standard rates apply. Operating hours are from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with a break for lunch. Expect to be waiting fairly long.
Consultation fees of private practitioners vary significantly in Singapore. Doctors expect you to come to their clinics and house calls are unusual and expensive.
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Whilst in Singapore you may visit specialists directly without a written referral, it is generally considered advisable to seek advice from your family doctor first (see International Clinic above). However, We have selected a number of specialists you may visit direcetly. Their services are featured exclusively on this website and their clinics are visited by many expatriates in Singapore.
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Smilefocus clinics – Family & Cosmetic – offer high standard dental services by well-qualified expatriate and local dentists. Our specialist and general dentists make use of the latest technological advances in dentistry in friendly and comfortable surroundings
| Smilefocus Family 1 Orchard Boulevard #14-02 Camden Medical Centre Tel: 6834 0877 Website |
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| CentreSmileFocus - Cosmetic 1 Orchard Boulevard #08-02 Camden Medical Center Tel: 6733 9882 Website |
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(HIV, Blood Group)
For basic tests of HIV or blood group you can go to these providers directly, though it may be advisable to see your family doctor.
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Contact also the International Women's Associations as some keep a list of volunteer blood donors.
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The following institutions treat certain conditions with acupuncture when a patient is referred to them.
For expatriate support groups see below
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Without any official regulating body services of Chinese herbalists in the past, homeopathic practitioners, chiropractors and podiatrists need to be used with caution. Only recently the government implemented registration and consequently made practicing certificates mandatory for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners
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For Massage and Foot Reflexology see Shopping Index.
The following hospitals and specialists treat certain conditions with acupuncture:
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Clinics bill you on the spot for any service given, including dispensing prescribed medication.Sometimes medication may not be available at the clinic. In such cases, ask the nurse to help you locate a pharmacy with stocks available. Medication can be ordered within one or two days. If you need special drugs from overseas it is wise to bring an ample supply (with doctor's certificate!) until you have ascertained availability in Singapore. Generally clinics and pharmacies are well stocked.
Many over the counter drugs available overseas cannot be purchased in Singapore unless you have a prescription. This includes oral contraceptives, sedatives, sleeping pills and tranquilizers. Some brands may be sold under a different name. Consult the pharmacist. Expect drugs to be relatively expensive in Singapore, as there is no government subsidy.
Buying drugs online from a foreign web site is not recommended for both health and legal reasons.
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There are a number of expat support groups within the International Women's Associations:
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| Adoptive Families | American Women' s Association |
| Alcoholic Anonymous | American Women' s Association |
| Breat Cancer Foundation Expat Support Group | American Women' s Association |
| Autism Resoucre Centre | American Women' s Association |
| Family Food Allergy Support Singapore | American Women' s Association |
| Al-Anon Family Group | American Women' s Association |
| SWITCH - Women in Marital crisis or transition | American Women' s Association |
| Breast Feeding Mothers' Support Group | Australian New Zealand Associaton |
| Petite Elites Slimming Group | British Association |
By law death has to be registered within 24 hours when the death occurred at a government hospital. If the death occurred in a private hospital registration is available at the address below. For documents required see the web site below.
Unless a doctor was present a death occurring at home needs to be reported to the police who will alert an authorized officer from the Ministry of Health to examine the body and issue a Certificate of Cause of Death.
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The Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) allows the removal of the kidney,liver, heart and cornea the purpose of transplant of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents over 21 and under 60 years old, who die from all causes (formerly restricted to death from accidents only). If you want to object (opt out choice) you need to fill up the 'Objection to Kidney Removal Form" obtainable from all public hospitals and polyclinics or the address below. Being a donor you will have priority in receiving cadaveric organs if one is needed.
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