Healthcare in Singapore is known as the best in the region, providing world-class care to those in need. Singapore aims to host over one million foreign patients in 2012. This also makes Singapore an attractive locale to live in for expat families. Singapore healthcare is world-class in all procedures, including basic screening, to cosmetic screening, to high-end specialist care carried out by top medical professionals from around the world.
There are hundreds of private medical clinics in Singapore which carry out routine and specialised care, including women’s and men’s health, dentistry, vaccinations and others.
Accident & Emergency in Singapore
If you or someone you care about are in need of emergency care while in Singapore there are numerous public hospitals around the island to be treated in. Dial 995 to reach an ambulance if the case is urgent.
Finding a Doctor in Singapore
There is a wide choice of highly-qualified GPs in Singapore and usually you will be able to find a suitable practitioner within the locale you live in Singapore, or close to work- whichever you prefer. If you require specialist treatment while living in Singapore, you will have to go to your GP to be referred on. For a comprehensive list of Doctors in Singapore visit Singapore Medical Council’s (SMC) website.
Dental Healthcare in Singapore
Dentistry in Singapore is world-class and also also very affordable. Here you can arrange routine check-ups for Adults and Kids alike. Orthodontics are also plentiful. Refer to the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) for a list of registered dentists in Singapore.
Recommended vaccinations for Singapore
Before moving to Singapore or shortly after arrival in Singapore, it is strongly recommended that a certain number of vaccinations are received by all expats. Living in Singapore is very safe, but to be absolutely safe, and allow for travel in the region, one should vaccinate against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepititus A, Hepititus B, Typhoid, Cholera and Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR). The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention can provide further guidance on vaccine requirements in Singapore.
Hospitals in Singapore
There are numerous world-class hospitals in Singapore to visit, both public and private institutions. The healthcare facilities in these hospitals are top of the range and many patients come from around the region, and around the world for treatment in Singapore.
Public Hospitals in Singapore
- Alexandra Hospital: 378 Alexandra Road, 159964
- Changi General Hospital: 2 Simei Street 3, 529889.
- National University Hospital: 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, 119074
- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital: 90 Yishun Central, 768828
- Singapore General Hospital: Outram Rd, 169608
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital: 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, 308433
- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital: 100 Bukit Timah Road, 229899
Private Hospitals in Singapore
- Camden Medical Centre: 1 Orchard Boulevard Camden Medical Centre, 248649
- Parkway East Hospital: 321 Joo Chiat Pl, 427990
- Gleneagles Hospital and Medical Centre: 6A Napier Rd, 258500
- HMI Balestier Hospital: 167 Jalan Bukit Merah, 150167
- Mount Alvernia Hospital and Medical Centre: 820 Thomson Rd, 574623
- Mount Elizabeth Hospital: 3 Mount Elizabeth, 228510
- Novena Medical Center: Square 2, 10 Sinaran Drive, 307506
- Paragon Medical Centre: 290 Orchard Road, 238859
- Raffles Hospital: North Bridge Road, 188770
- Thomson Medical Centre: 339 Thomson Road, 307677
- Westpoint Hospital: 235 Corporation Drive, 619771
Hi
Do you have any advice regarding health insurance schemes?
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Thanks for the advice on living a safe life in Singapore… very important for peace of mind. ii would also appreciate info on healthcare insurance here…
Shane there is alot of health insurance schemes available in Singapore. Only key factors is whether you are looking for inpatient or outpatient service.
Yes you are right Dr. Tan, and actually not many people are still aware Singapore is a perfect place for medical tourism to.
News blogs are really rare now and Its hard to gather any particular one from it.Your post on such things is really appreciable. I got to read some of yours listed here in your post in personal too.