In Singapore, family clinics are at the frontline of healthcare. Usually, a family clinic is highly convenient and accessible. The doctors here are mainly general practitioners who provide care for relatively minor health issues. They treat the whole family and see patients regardless of age. Moreover, they treat children too.
Here are some of the best family clinics in Singapore near you:
Life Family Clinic
Life Family Clinic has two branches thus far, and have been existence since the early 2000s. The first one is located at Ang Mo Kio‘s Avenue 6 and the second at Choa Chu Kang’s Avenue 4. Both are near residential areas and look well kept, clean and tidy.
In addition to general healthcare advice, the doctors here also carry out health screenings, give sexual health advice, perform vaccinations and do statutory health checks. Additionally, they also perform simple surgical procedures such as abscess drainage and removal.
Both clinics open quite late into the night, with the AMK branch closing at 9pm on weekdays and the CCK branch closing at 11pm, making it easy to see the doctor after working hours.
Branch locations , contact nos. and opening hours: lifefamilyclinics.com/locate-us
Website: lifefamilyclinics.com
Facebook page: Life Family Clinic
My Family Clinic
My Family Clinic is possibly the largest chain of family centric clinics in Singapore, with 16 branches to date. You’ll find a My Family clinic near you at Clementi, Choa Chu Kang, Anchorvale Road, Hougang, Woodlands, Punggol, Toa Payoh Central and many more.
With more than 25 years under its belt, this brand of clinics offers trustworthy services. Moreover, parents will be glad to know that they offer baby and children’s healthcare, as well as geriatric care for the elderly.
My Family Clinic also provides referrals to specialists if they feel you need the attention of a specialist doctor for more complex or serious cases.
Branch locations , contact nos. and opening hours: myfamilyclinic.com.sg/our-clinics
Website: myfamilyclinic.com.sg
Facebook page: My Family Clinic – Anchorvale
Pinnacle Family Clinics
The Pinnacle brand is a relative newcomer to the family healthcare business, having only been started in 2013 by Dr Mok Boon Rui. However, they now have 13 branches all over the island. This impressive and rapid growth speaks volumes about their professionalism.
Their clinic provides long term chronic illness care to patients who need it. This includes conditions like asthma, diabetes, cholesterol management, thyroid issues, gout, high blood pressure and others.
Status health checks are available too, like those needed for scuba diving, overseas studies, Hajj pilgrimage, employment and more. The Pinnacle brand accepts more than 20 insurance schemes, as well as government health schemes.
Branch locations, contact nos. and opening hours: pinnaclefamilyclinic.com.sg/locations/
Website: pinnaclefamilyclinic.com.sg/
Facebook page: Pinnacle Family Clinic
Island Family Clinics
The Island Family Clinic chain has 7 branches all over the island. Therefore, patients can check out their outlets in Seletar, Bukit Batok, Sengkang, Bedok and several others. All their clinics are accredited by CHAS, Medisave, Baby Bonus and MBS@Gov.
Their main services are to provide care for acute and chronic illnesses. However, they’re also able to provide paediatric services. Surprisingly, they also offer ophthalmology care for those need eye care, as well as minor surgeries.
Branch locations, contact nos. and opening hours: islandfamilyclinic.com/our-locations
Website: islandfamilyclinic.com/
Facebook page: Island Family Clinic-Seletar
Island Family Clinic – Sengkang
These Clinics are the First Line of Defence
Every family needs a go to doctor who they can trust. These doctors are more than just healthcare providers. In many cases, they have a relationship with you can your loved ones as they know your medical history. Having a go to family doctor is therefore essential in everyone’s life.