10 Best Gynaecologists in Singapore: As Reviewed By Singaporean Mothers

Whether you’re seeking advice on fertility or expecting a baby, it’s only normal that you’d want to consult with the best gynaecologist in Singapore. 

Luckily, there is a considerable selection of gynaecologists around the island to provide the best care for mummies-to-be.

They are well-known for their professionalism and are highly coveted for the care and support they provide. 

It also helps that these top-brass gynaecologists are pivotal in bringing the island’s birth rate up. For the uninitiated, Singapore’s birth rate has declined by 0.96% from last year to 8.502 births in 2021.

So, here is a curated list of our top picks. This will help you narrow down experts whom you can trust through your pregnancy journey.

Best Gynaecologist In Singapore: Our Top 10 Picks

1. Dr Tan Kai Lit

Educational titles: MBBS (SG), MRCOG (UK), MMED (O&G, SG), FAMS (SG

We start our recommendations with Dr. Tan Kai Lit. He is a highly sought-after obstetrician and gynaecologist in Singapore. His expertise, compassion, and dedication have earned him a reputation as one of the leading specialists in his field.

He specialises in medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies like twins, so he knows how to meticulously handle sensitive pregnancies. He conducts ultrasound assessments for at-risk fetuses and invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures. 

Also, Dr Tan is competent in gynaecological open laparoscopic surgery, seeing patients with a wide range of gynaecological problems. 

He is currently practising at Thomson Medical Centre under his own clinic, KL Tan Clinic & Surgery for Women, a renowned private hospital in Singapore, where he has been serving patients for almost two decades.

Dr. Tan’s passion for providing quality care to his patients has made him a trusted and respected figure in the medical community.

Throughout his career, he has delivered thousands of babies and helped countless women with various gynaecological issues.

Read more here about what our community is saying about him! 

2. Dr Christopher Chong

Dr Christopher Chong is a urogynaecologist as well as obstetrician and gynaecologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore.

As one of the best gynaecologists in Singapore, Dr Chong is known for his subspecialty of cystocele mesh repair surgery, and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.

He also performs prolapse, incontinence, and pelvic floor reconstruction surgery.

Plus, surgery using the Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT) sling procedure, and vaginal rejuvenation (vaginoplasty) is also his sub-speciality.

His expertise is also in the treatment of female genital cancer and female sexual dysfunction.

Dr Chong also examines patients for heavy periods, infertility, menopause, menstrual cramps, ovarian cysts, and prolapses of the womb among other medical issues.

He also performs women’s health screenings and colposcopy.

Dr Chong is a Ministry of Health-accredited doctor in reproductive medicine.

This is for performing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)  and intra-uterine insemination treatments, helping many sub-fertile couples to conceive.

3. Dr Tan Thiam Chye

Obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Tan Thiam Chye helms the O&G The Women’s Medical Specialist.

He was also the immediate former Head and Senior Consultant at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

This is in addition to working at the Urgent O&G Centre, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

You may find it interesting to note that Dr Tan is also an adjunct Associate Professor at the Duke-NUS medical school.

Interestingly, in 2016–2017, Dr Tan co-developed the HealthHub Pregnancy Track, a new web portal and mobile app, with the Health Promotion Board. So you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

Dr Tan specialises in a full range of fertility care. So you can reach out to him for a pre-conception check follicular tracking, and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).

His clinic also examines gynaecological problems such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, and menstrual issues. 

4. Dr Dharshini Gopalakrishnakone

Dr Dharshini Gopalakrishnakone is a well-renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.

She has vast experience in performing both natural childbirth as well as caesarean sections. Trained in gynaecological surgery and laparoscopic (key-hole) procedures, Dr Gopalakrishnakone has a keen interest in hysteroscopic surgeries.

This is a non-invasive procedure carried out to surgically treat small masses that may appear in the womb.

Her clinical practice also performs intrauterine inseminations for fertility management.

A medical graduate (Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery) from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr Gopalakrishnakone obtained her Master’s in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom.

5. Dr Liana Koe

Dr Liana Koe is from STO+G Practice, Thomson Medical Centre. A professional obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Koe is known to examine patients holistically.

She also supports expecting mothers with their choice of delivery. 

She also has a special interest in cervical cancer screening and treatment as well as colposcopy. Plus, she is also a member of the Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology of Singapore (SCCPS). 

6. Dr Chee Jing Jye

A leading female obstetrician and gynaecologist in Singapore, Dr Chee Jing Jye or Dr JJ Chee is also one of the most recommended female gynaes around the little red dot. She is a mother of three herself and understands the unique needs of women.  

Dr Chee sub-specialises in Maternal Fetal Medicine and provides patients with the full spectrum of obstetric and gynaecological consulting. This, is in addition to surgical services for women of all ages.

She is also a registered colposcopist with the Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology of Singapore (SCCPS) and specialises in precancerous gynaecological conditions of the uterus and cervix.

7. Dr Wendy Teo

One of the top local gynaecologists, Dr Wendy Teo looks into medical assistance for female fertility such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or/and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). 

Dr Teo is well-known for providing extensive support and guidance to her patients. Aside from gynaecological care, she is also known to perform vaginoplasty.

For those going through infertility, Dr Teo is also known to may also provide you with medical advice regarding infertility if your pregnancy doesn’t seem to go as planned.

8. Dr Chia Yee Tien

With over 25 years of experience, Dr Chia Yee Tien is a well-known professional in the obstetrics and gynaecology industry.

She also offers a full range of obstetrics and gynaecology care for women of all ages. Dr Tien also has a subspecialty in Maternal-Fetal medicine. 

With her Certificate of Specialist Registration from the Singapore Medical Council, you can count on her to take care of you during your pregnancy journey and ensure you have a safe delivery.  

9. Dr Chua Yang

Dr Chua Yang founded A Clinic for Women in 2002 with the aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and unhurried environment for women. She wanted to address their needs whether medical, physical, emotional, or psychosocial. 

Aside from being the director, specialist obstetrician, as well as a gynaecologist at A Clinic for Women, she is also the founding director and head of women’s health for the non-profit organisation Global Clinic.

Not only that, but she is also the President of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation (2013-2017), as well as the medical advisor of the “Woman to Woman” Menopause Support Group. 

Dr Yang is also an active member of the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore) and Osteoporosis Society of Singapore. 

10. Dr Regina Zuzarte-Ng

Last but certainly not least in our curated of the best gynaecologist in Singapore is, Dr Regina Zuzarte-Ng.

As a mother herself, Dr Regina Zuzarte-Ng is known to empower her patients. She certainly believes in the importance of promoting more awareness of female health issues.

With her years of training, you can count on her to be with you through your pregnancy, childbirth, and/or menopause.

She has extensive experience in performing antenatal and gynaecological ultrasound scans, instrumental vaginal delivery and caesarean section.

She can also perform keyhole, abdominal, as well as pelvic floor surgery. 

Dr Zuzarte-Ng is a registered colposcopist with the Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology of Singapore. Interestingly, she also dedicates her time to teaching medical school graduates in Singapore’s top medical schools. 

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