It’s important to choose the right specialist for your child’s health, especially if he or she has respiratory issues. That’s when you need paediatric pulmonologists, experts in diagnosing and treating respiratory problems in children, from asthma and chronic coughs to more severe conditions like cystic fibrosis.
For mothers in Singapore seeking top-notch care for their little ones, we’ve compiled a list of the best paediatric pulmonologists in the city. This guide will help you make an informed decision, ensuring your child receives the best possible care.
1. Dr Yam Thiam Daniel Goh
- Completed medical studies at the National University of Singapore
- Underwent Paediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Centre, USA
Hospital: National University Hospital, NUHS Research Office, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Mailbox #65, Singapore 119228
Phone: +65 6516 6666
Website: www.nuh.com.sg/ktp-nucmi
2. Dr Chew Huck Chin
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
- Master of Medicine (Emergency Medicine), National University of Singapore
- Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), National University of Singapore
Hospital: Parkway East Hospital, 38 Irrawaddy Road #04-33, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, SG 329563
Phone: +65 6734 4788
Website: www.parkwayeast.com.sg
3. Dr Tan Yi Hua
- Specialist Accreditation in Paediatric Medicine, Singapore 2017
- MRCPCH (UK) Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 2013
- MMed (Paediatric Medicine) National University of Singapore 2013
- Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine National University of Singapore 2009
- MBBS National University of Singapore 2006
Hospital: Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608
Phone: +65 6222 3322
Website: www.sgh.com.sg
4. Dr Mahesh Babu Ramamurthy
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Qualifications:
- MBBS (India)
- FCPS (Child Health)
- DNB (Paeds)
- MD (Paeds)
- MRCP (UK)
- Clin. Fellow in Paeds Intensive Care (Glasgow, UK)
Hospital: National University Hospital, NUHS Research Office, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Mailbox #65, Singapore 119228
Phone: +65 6516 6666
Email: mahesh_babu_ramamurthy@nuhs.edu.sg
Website: www.nuh.com.sg/ktp-nucmi
5. Dr Michael Lim
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Qualifications:
- MBBS (London)
- FRCPCH (UK)
- FCCP (US)
- MSc in Clinical Paeds (London)
Hospital: National University Hospital, NUHS Research Office, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Mailbox #65, Singapore 119228
Email: ktpnucmi_appt@nuhs.edu.sg
Phone: +65 6516 6666
Website: www.nuh.com.sg/ktp-nucmi
6. Dr Wong Poh Chen Petrina
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Singapore
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
- Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Paediatrics)
Hospital: Petrina Wong Clinic for Children, Respiratory & Sleep, 6A Napier Road #05-35B, Gleneagles Annexe Block, Singapore 258500
Phone: +65 6019 0648, +65 9796 8565
Website: www.mountelizabeth.com.sg
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7. Dr Thomas Biju
Qualifications:
- 2012 RST (Registered Sleep Technologist), ABSM, USA
- 2011 RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), BRPT, USA
- 2011 European Diploma in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (ERS)
- 2011 MD (Research): University of Leicester, United Kingdom
- 2010 FRCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health), UK
Hospital: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 229899
Phone: +65 6225 5554
Website: www.kkh.com.sg
8. Dr Teoh Oon Hoe
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Specialisations:
- Paediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy
- Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Hospital: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 229899
Phone: +65 6225 5554
Website: www.kkh.com.sg
9. Dr Jenny Tang Poh Lin
- MBBS (Singapore)
- MMed Paediatrics (Singapore)
- MRCP (UK)
- FAMS (Singapore)
- FRCPCH (UK)
- FCCP (US)
Hospital: SBCC Baby & Child Clinic (Asthma, Lung, Sleep, Allergy & Paediatric Centre).
6 Napier Road #04-15 Gleneagles Medical Centre Singapore 258499
Phone: +65 6475 0820
Website: www.sbcc.sg