The prospect of being a new mother and caring for a newborn can be daunting for some. Luckily when it comes to their health, we have paediatricians to guide us a little in the beginning.
When Do You Start Looking for a Paediatrician?
So if you are currently pregnant, when do you start looking for a paediatrician? It is good to choose one about three months before your baby is due, and an even better idea to give them a visit to introduce yourself.
This way you may be able to find out where the paediatrician is trained and how his or her appointment arrangements are like.
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Ask for recommendations
You can ask for recommendations from family, friends, and fellow mum friends you have just met at your gynaecologist clinic or prenatal yoga!
Chances are they already know a paediatrician they have been going to for years.
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Location
Another thing to consider is location. It is best to choose a paediatrician with the closest location to your residential area.
This is important as you might want quick access to your doctor in case your child is sick and in urgent need of his services.
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Operating hours – weekends and public holiday
If you are a working parent and so is your partner, you may want to consider paediatricians that are open and available on weekends.
Some paediatricians, especially those stationed at hospitals, might not be available during the weekend.
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Insurance plan
Lastly, look into your insurance company and find out if any paediatricians, clinics, or hospitals are in your plan and would cover the fees.
The list might change frequently, but if any doctor sparks your interest, it is worth looking into.
Here are some of the doctors specialising in paediatric care you can consider.
Paediatricians in Singapore
1. Dr Janice Paediatric Centre
Dr Janice is a very dedicated paediatrician that cares and sympathises with children. She patiently asks questions about children’s symptoms and respects parents’ wishes and decisions.
Aside from the doctor’s professionalism, the fun and cheerful ambience of the clinic with books arranged neatly across the front desk has made this clinic very popular, so be sure to make your appointment in advance.
Address: 101, #14-07 Irrawaddy Rd, Royal Square, Singapore 329565
Contact Details: +65 6513 8633
Opening Hours:
– Mon – Wed, Fri: 9.00am – 1.00pm / 2.00pm – 5.00pm
– Thu & Sat: 9.00am – 1.00pm
– Sun: Closed
2. Dr Anita Menon
Dr Anita and her staff are known to be pleasant, friendly, and accommodating.
Dr Anita, who has trained and worked in Ireland and the UK with more than 25 years of paediatric medical practice will help you understand what is going on with your child by walking you through the diagnosis.
The cosy and rustic environment of the clinic will surely calm your child’s nerves.
As they strive to provide quality service, appointments might be hard to come by so make sure to book in advance if it is not an emergency case.
Address: 691 E Coast Rd, Singapore 459057
Website: www.dranitakids.com
Contact Details: +65 6636 3460
Opening Hours:
– Mon, Wed – Fri: 9.30am – 11.30am / 2.00pm – 4.30pm
– Tue & Sat: 9.30am – 11.30am
– Sun: Closed
3. SBCC Baby & Child Clinic (Ang Mo Kio)
Comprising of qualified paediatricians – Dr Charmaine Teo (with a special interest in development and behavioural paediatrics) and Dr Martha Lina Liu – SBCC Baby & Child Clinic team provides reliable and personalised care for your child.
The paediatricians are well versed in many acute ailments known to commonly affect children, basic emergency care, and developmental assessments.
They even provide home visit services and tele-consultation, which is video call services or consultation with a paediatrician for stable non-emergency and urgent sub-specialised conditions.
Address: 721 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2805, Singapore 560721
Website: www.sbcc.sg
Contact Details: +65 6456 8874
Opening Hours:
– Mon, Wed – Thu: 9.00am – 1.00pm / 2.00pm – 5.00pm / 6.00pm – 9.30pm
– Tue & Fri: 9.00am – 1.00pm / 2.00pm – 5.00pm
– Sat: 8.30am – 12.30am
– Sun: Closed
4. Kinder Clinic
Being one of Singapore’s biggest children specialist clinics, Kinder Clinic currently has 18 doctors spread across seven clinics all over the island.
Established in 2000, the clinic provides comprehensive paediatric care from newborn intensive care to general paediatrics and sub-specialities such as allergy, rheumatology, and respiratory.
Website: www.kinderclinic.com.sg
See here for the full listing of their branch addresses and contact details.
5. Thomson Paediatric Centre
The team of paediatricians at Thomson Paediatric Centre are committed to caring for your child and provide quality children health service with their motto as ‘We Are Parents Too’.
Their core mission is to allay every parent’s worry by caring for your children. The dedicated paediatricians are kept abreast on the latest medical research and advanced technology to better treat your child.
Website: www.thomsonpaediatriccentre.com
See here for the full listing of their locations and operating hours.
6. Mark Loh Paediatrics
Dr Mark Loh is a paediatrician and neonatologist specialised in caring for children from newborn till late childhood and adolescence with more than 15 years of experience.
Having worked and trained in the UK and Australia, he returned to Singapore to work in the largest newborn unit in Southeast Asia at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
He founded his clinic in 2006 to provide private paediatrics services to the wider local and expatriate community in Singapore.
Address: #05-33 Mt. Elizabeth (Novena) Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563
Website: www.drmarkloh.com
Contact Details: enquiries@drmarkloh.com / +65 6339 7283
Opening Hours:
– Mon – Fri: 9.00am – 5.15pm
– Sat: 9.00am – 1.00pm
7. I-Kidz Children’s Clinic
Fun ‘outer-space’ decoration and environment invites children into I-Kidz Children’s Clinic located in Paragon Shopping Centre for quick access in case you are out and about, and your child suddenly feels ill.
Dr Irine, together with her team of fully trained paediatric staff will tend to your child’s needs with their expertise and compassion.
Some of the services offered are baby screenings, intensive care, and child immunisations amongst others. With their comprehensive paediatric care, you can rest assured that your child is in good hands.
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #20-03 Paragon, Singapore 238859
Website: www.ikidzclinic.com
Contact Details: ikidzclinic@gmail.com / +65 6235 4788
Opening Hours:
– Mon – Wed, Fri: 9.00am – 12.00pm / 2.00pm – 4.00pm
– Thu & Sat: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Whether you are looking to assess your child’s developmental milestones or treat any kinds of ailments, we hope our compilation of some of the best paediatricians in Singapore has helped.
Be sure to make your appointments in advance to avoid disappointment as some of these popular clinics may only take a number of patients in a day to maintain quality care.