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Best TRANPLANT SURGERY Singapore

2009-08-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

Supracondylar and Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Humerus in Children
Abstract

Pediatric elbow fractures make up approximately 65% of all fractures and dislocations in children. Supracondylar fractures constitute the most common pediatric elbow fracture. Complications of supracondylar fractures include neurovascular injuries and deformity, manifested by swelling and pain. The incidence of neurologic injury ranges from 5% to 19%. Most of the injuries are neurapraxias. Vascular insufficiency has been reported to range from 5% to 12%. Examination of the extremity requires the assessment and recording of the neurovascular status. Radiologic assessment includes AP, lateral, and oblique views of the elbow, as well as radiographs of the joints above and below the injury. Methods of measuring displacement and the adequacy of a subsequent reduction include measuring Baumann's angle, the humerotrochlear angle, and the medial epicondylar epiphyseal angle. Treatment of choice of displaced supracondylar fractures is closed reduction and percutaneous pinning.

SPINE SURGERY
- Slipped Disc Surgery
- Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Spinal Metastasis
- Spinal Trauma
- Spinal Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion
- Scoliosis
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- PercutaneousVertebroplasty &
Kyphoplasty

• HIP AND KNEE SURGERY
- Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
- High Tibia Osteotomy
- Arthroscopic Washouts
- Complex Hip & Knee Fractures

• TRANPLANT SURGERY
- Cartilage Transplant
- Meniscus Transplant

• SPORTS INJURIES
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair
- Arthoscopic Shoulder Stabilisation
- Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
- Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
- Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
- Arthoscopic Wrist & Elbow Surgery
• HAND SURGERY
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- DeQuervains Tenovaginitis
- Trigger finger
- Tennis Elbow

- Congenital Hand deformities

• PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
- Developmental Dislocation of Hips
- Clubfoot
- Supernumerary Thumbs
- Torticollis
- Paediatric Fractures and Dislocations
- Growth anomalies of limbs
• MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR
- Soft Tissue Tumors
- Primary Bone Tumors
- Metastatic Bone Tumors
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Recurrent Tumors

• TRAUMA
- Limb Fractures
- Spinal Fractures
- Nonunion
- Delayed Union
- Malunion

• OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES
- Hip Fractures
- Vertebral Fractures
- Wrist Fractures
• FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
- Hallux Valgus
- Lesser Toe Deformities
- Morton’ Neuroma
- Hoagland’s Disease
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinitis and Rupture
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
- Diabetic Foot Care

• MEDICO-LEGAL REPORTS

Surgeons Biodata
DR NGIAN KITE SENG
M.B.B.S. (Singapore) 1982 FRCS(Edinburgh) 1987
FRCS (Glasgow) 1987 FAMS (Ortho) 1992
HMDP Fellowship in SPINE Surgery, Rochester, N.Y.,USA
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practice Scope: General Orthopaedics,
Trauma

Subspecialty: Reconstructive SPINAL
Surgery

Practice Address: Island Orthopaedic Consultants
#01-04 Mt Alvernia Medical Centre
Mt Alvernia Hospital
Singapore 574623
820 Thomson Road
Tel: 63560588
Fax: 63546315

Email: ksngian@hotmail.com

DR LIANG TE SHAN
M.B.B.S. (Singapore) 1982 FRCS(Edinburgh) 1987
FRCS (Glasgow) 1987 FAMS (Ortho) 1992
HMDP Fellowship in ADULT RECONSTRUCTION and
MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMORS and LIMB SALVAGE SURGERY
University of Florida, USA
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practice Scope: General Orthopaedics,
Trauma

Subspecialty: Adult Reconstruction
KNEE REPLACEMENT HIP REPLACEMENT
MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR

Practice Address: Island Orthopaedic Consultants
#01-04 Mt Alvernia Medical Centre
Mt Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road
Singapore 574623
Tel: 63560588
Fax: 63546315

Email: tsliang@hotmail.com

DR FRANCIS WONG YOKE HAE
M.B.B.S. (Singapore) 1982 FRCS(Edinburgh) 1987
FRCS (Glasgow) 1987 FAMS (Ortho) 1992
HMDP Fellowship in KNEE and HIP Surgery
And PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC Surgery
Cambridge and London, UK
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practice Scope: General Orthopaedics,
Trauma

Subspecialty: Reconstructive HIP and KNEE Surgery
PAEDIATRIC Orthopaedics

Practice Address: Island Orthopaedic Consultants
#01-04 Mt Alvernia Medical Centre
Mt Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road
Singapore 574623
Tel: 63560588
Fax: 63546315

Email: francisw@pacific.net.sg

DR THO KAM SAN
M.B.B.S. (Singapore) 1985 FRCS(Edinburgh) 1989
MMed (Surg) 1989 FAMS (Ortho) 1995
HMDP Fellowship in SPINE Surgery, Rochester, N.Y.,USA
Consultant SPORTS Orthopaedics Surgeon

Practice Scope: Sports Medicine and Surgery
General Orthopaedics,
Trauma

Subspecialty: Reconstructive SPORTS Surgery

Practice Address: Island Orthopaedic Consultants
#01-04 Mt Alvernia Medical Centre
Mt Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road
Singapore 574623
Tel: 63560588
Fax: 63546315

Email: kstho@singnet.com.sg

Source : http://www.islandorthopaedicconsultants.com/index.php

Singapore Cancer Surgery Centre

2009-08-23T01:57:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a debilitating disease, which is usually fatal, if left undetected or untreated. However with early detection and treatment, most cancers can be cured.

At the Centre for Cancer Surgery, our patients have access to a comprehensive range of imaging and laboratory services, including 3D ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET Scans, as well as haematological, biochemical, cytogenetic and tumour markers for cancer screening.

By locating at the Mount Elizabeth and Gleneagles hospitals, the dedicated team of experts at these two hospitals will ensure that patients receive the highest quality of treatment and world's latest technology in radiation and chemotherapy treatment.
Automatic X-ray film processors
3-D planning for small volumn precise treatment of cancers
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRC)
Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with computer-controlled radiotherapy
Mammosite high dose rate brachytherapy
Micro-multileaf collimator (MMLC)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Advances in CT technology has produced a 64-slice Multidetector scanner enabling greater sharpness, diagnostic detail and clarity. This increases the diagnostic confidence and expands the spectrum of clinical applications. As a result early Cancer Detection, is made possible.

Full body scanning is a non-invasive, painless procedure that uses low-dose X-rays to screen the body from the brain to the pelvis for various diseases of the major organs. Full body scanning can detect heart, lung, musculoskeletal, endocrine, prostate, ovarian disease as well as tumours, aneurysms, osteoporosis, hernias, kidney and gallstones. Full body scanning is performed on a multidetector computed tomography (CT) scanner. This study provides both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images of all types of tissue, allowing for more accurate detection of various cancers and diseases before symptoms occur.
Over age 35, especially those at high risk for several diseases.
Current or former smokers
Full body scanning should not be substituted for a physical examination by a family physician, but should be used as a complement medical care.

Virtual colonoscopy does not involve scopes, sedation, recovery time, or a prescription from your doctor. It is performed on a multidetector computed tomography (CT) scanner which takes up to 600 two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images of the colon in just 30 seconds. The combination of 2D and 3D images increases the radiologist's ability to detect and analyze areas of concern. The 3D images allow the radiologist to reconstruct the colon and do a "fly-through" of its entire length, simulating the views of conventional colonoscopy.
50 years or older AND had one or more of the following: History of adenomatous polyps;
Recent sigmoidoscopic evidence of one or more polyps;
A positive finding on fecal occult-blood testing; or
A history of colorectal cancer in one or more first-degree relatives

Source : http://www.susanlimsurgery.com/cancer_surgery-01.html

Singapore Geriatric Clinic

2009-02-24T06:20:00.000-08:00

1.Geriatric Assessment
Medical assessment would be provided for the elderly. This would include a
comprehensive geriatric assessment followed by appropriate intervention.
Patients would then be referred on to appropriate community geriatric services
within or outside of AMK-THKH.

2.Follow-up of recently discharged patients
Follow-up care would also be provided for patients discharged from our hospital.
It would aim towards providing continuing care as well as immediate post-discharge
follow-up before eventual referral to the family physician or polyclinics for further
management.

3.Assessment of elderly for inpatient rehabilitation
The clinic would also serve as an avenue for community referrals for inpatient care at
AMK-THKH. We would be able to assess on the suitability of the elderly for our inpatient
rehabilitation programme. The elderly can be referred from family physicians or
self-referrals.

4.Medical assessment arm of AMK-THKH Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC)
All patients referred to AMK-THKH DRC would undergo their initial medical
assessment at the geriatric clinic before embarking on their rehabilitation programme
at the centre. These patients would also be reviewed periodically to make sure
their medical needs are taken care of.

5.IDAPE and Eldershield assessment and certification
We have certified assessors to conduct IDAPE and Eldershield certification for patients
upon request.

6.Health screening programme
We conduct comprehensive health screening for people who require our service. The
programme would include a comprehensive medical assessment, relevant blood and
X-ray investigations as well as a counselling and health education. A complete medical
report would also be issued at the end of the programme.

Dietetic Service
Dietitians are available to provide education and advice on nutritional needs for the elderly. This would include patients with problems of malnutrition, transitional and NG feeding as well as therapeutic diet counselling. This would include follow-up consultations for patients discharged from AMK-THKH as well as new referrals from the community.

Nursing Service
A registered nurse with geriatric experience would provide wound care, catheter and Ryles tube care as well as patient education.

Case Management Service
We hope to provide right siting of care and appropriate referrals to patients who may have various medical and rehabilitation needs. We would help to assess the patient and process the appropriate referrals to the various community services within AMK-THKH or other agencies if necessary. This can be done via a phone call or at a clinic visit.

contact :
17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Singapore, 569766
Singapore
Tel: 65-6453 8033
Fax: 65-6454 1729

Singapore Tradisional Chinese Medicine

2009-02-24T06:13:00.000-08:00

TCM Treatment
The range of TCM Treatment is very wide. Its classification can be into Internal Medicine, External Medicine, Gynecology and Pediatrics; or it can be grouped into the various systems, like Gastro-Intestinal, Cardio-Vascular, Endocrine System, Urinary System Ailments and oncology. The Chinese Medicine Treatment is effective in managing Viral Infections and Chronic Dysfunctional Ailments. The Chinese Medicine is mainly consumed orally. Chinese Medicine originates mostly from plants, whilst a small percentage may come from minerals and animals parts and by-products. Chinese medicine is not processed and is in its natural form. It has lesser toxicity as compared to chemically compounded drugs.

TCM Medication is available in decoction, pills, powder, cream and other forms, catering to the different needs of the patients. It is normally taken 2-3 times a day.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment
Acupuncture and Moxibustion is the treatment of disease with needles, Moxa and Cupping based on the theory of "Jing Luo".

During Acupuncture Treatment, needles are inserted to various parts of the body to “enhance" or "reduce" the flow of qi in the jing luo. This will then help to regulate the functions of the body's "Zang Fu" and organs "Qi" and "Blood” and will cure the patient of the ailment. Acupuncture Treatment is usually done every day or alternate day. Ten days of Acupuncture Treatment is regarded as a treatment cycle.

Tui-na Treatment
Tui-na Treatment is the management of ailments through manipulations on certain parts on the human body to regulate the body’s pathological conditions. It is best used for injuries of soft tissues of the limbs and joints caused by sports injuries and over-straining of muscles.

The principle of Tui-na Treatment is regulating the body's stagnated flow of internal energy by using external force on the body. Tui-na manipulations methods commonly used are pushing, kneading, pressing, circular rubbing, nipping, pinching and arc-pushing, all of which can be applied according to different ailments and body conditions. Tui-na manipulations are able to relax the muscles and ligaments, activate the meridians, treat and restore injured soft tissues and promote their recovery and promote blood circulation. These manipulations also correct pathological conditions due to irregular anatomy positions like joint dislocations and misaligned tendons, all of which can be caused by external injuries and over-strain.

Tui-na Treatment can be done once to few times a week according to the individual's condition.

Inpatients
Inpatients in Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital can have Acupuncture and Tui-na treatment at our Centre upon reviewed and recommendation by their doctor In-Charge. It can also be done in the ward if the patient has difficulty accessing to the centre.

Outpatients
The clinic accepts walk in patient from the public. No referral is needed for them. They can choose to have Acupuncture treatment, Tui-na or TCM Treatment in our Centre.

Contact :
17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Singapore, 569766
Singapore
Tel: 65-6453 8033
Fax: 65-6454 1729

Lasik Laser Eye surgery

2008-11-27T08:19:00.000-08:00

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Lasik eye surgery is a refractive surgical procedure that works wonders on the eyes of people suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. It reduces a person's complete dependency on glasses and contact lenses. The full form of Lasik is Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that involves permanently changing the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye using an excimer laser.

How is Lasik surgery done?

The surgery should be done with great skill as it involves the most delicate part of human body. It is done with a knife called microkeratome and is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is done at one end of this flap and then the flap is folded back revealing the stroma, which is the middle section of the cornea. Instant pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap can be easily replaced.

How is Lasik advantageous over other surgical procedures?

Lasik eye surgery is quite advantageous over other surgery procedures because they often involve much less pain as an aftermath. Lasik unlike other eye surgeries also promise extremely good vision that can be achieved almost immediately or at least by the next day.

What to do in Lasik eye surgery?

But before you go for the Lasik surgery, you should have a proper test done by your physician. The optician will examine your eyes to determine their health, analyze the kind of visual correction needed and determine how much Lasik ablation is required. Risks like losing vision, developing debilitating visual symptoms, severe dry eye and large refractive errors are often associated with Lasik eye surgeries. So you consult a proper eye surgeon for the best results.

The National Heart Centre of Singapore

2008-08-30T07:19:00.000-07:00

The National Heart Centre of Singapore is the national referral centre for cardiovascular medicine in Singapore located within the Singapore General Hospital Campus.

Patients seeking specialised treatment are referred to the cardiac specialists at the National Heart Centre Mistri Wing where they can have their outpatient consultation, X-Ray, ECG and other cardiac and vascular tests done all under one roof. Cardiac rehabilitation programmes and dietary counseling are also available to provide integrated and continuum care to the heart patients

Departments of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Radiology are four departments in National Heart Centre. They work in tandem with one another to bring forth integrated care to their patients.

Department of Cardiology
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Department of Cardiac Radiology

Clinical Support Services include the following Services :

Clinical Dietetics
Medical Social Services
Pharmacy
Cardiac Wards
Cardiovascular Laboratory
Cardiac Operating Theatres
Vascular Laboratory
Heart Care Programme for Primary Care Physicians
We recognise that primary care physicians are its important partners in providing quality care to the patients and would like to work closely with them to bring forth integrated, prompt and effective treatment care to the patients. With this in mind, we have set in place two partnership programmes:-

Heart Care Programme and General Practitioners Empowerment Programme (GPEP) to facilitate the collaboration.

Heart Care Programme for Primary Care Physicians
Primary care physicians are our valuable partners in the management of patients with heart disease. The Heart Care Programme is developed to enhance the collaboration between National Heart Centre and the primary care physicians to provide quality cardiac care for the patients. This is provided through the following key initiatives:

Fast-track Appointments. Giving priority specialist appointments to new patients with suspected heart disease within 1-2 days.
Cardiologist Access. Allowing the GP to discuss cases referred to National Heart Centre with the cardiologist concerned through email or phone.

Heart Care Training. Organising practical and GP-focused CME programmes on a regular basis.

Patient Education. Educating patients through regular public talks and dissemination of patient education materials on how to recognise symptoms, when to seek medical help, the importance of health lifestyle and risk factor control and medication.

Shared Care between primary care physicians and National Heart Centre. In the long term, we foresee greater levels of collaboration between the GP and National Heart Centre doctors in the care of patients, with much of the management and follow-up being appropriately handled at a primary care level for less complex cases with the opportunity for consultation and rapid access as needed.

Benefits of the Heart Care Programme

Rapid access for patients with suspected heart disease to see a cardiologist at National Heart Centre
Access to the cardiologists to discuss the management of patients.
Regular updates and practical CME on the management of heart disease through mailers or CME courses.
More patients with stable conditions will follow up at your clinic for risk factors management.

General Practitioner Empowerment Programme (GPEP)
The GPEP is a SingHealth initiative which aims to facilitate development of strong professional relationships between SingHealth hospitals and GPs. The features of the programme include the SingHealth Affiliated GP scheme, direct ward referrals and fast track specialist outpatient appointments.

Oncologic Imaging on National Cancer Centre Singapore

2008-08-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

With a rapidly ageing population, the incidence of cancer in Singapore will surge in the new millennium. A disease of developed societies, we understand how cancer afflict the lives of patients and people around them. The creation of the National Cancer Centre (NCC) represents timely development for the 21st century, as it sets forth our vision for Singapore as we prepare for our future today.
The Department of Medical Oncology continues to introduce new drugs to treat cancer. Drugs like Herceptin, which improves the chance of survival for many breast cancer patients, are being offered to eligible patients. Overseas patients with diseases that had no effective treatment in the past, such as Glivec-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumour and renal cell carcinoma, now seek treatment here. The number of new patients has increased by 15-20% compared with that in the same period in 2004, consolidating NCCS’ status as a regional clinical trial centre.

Staffing

The Department of Medical Oncology was staffed by 9 Senior Consultants, 7 Consultants, 5 Associate Consultants, 5 Registrars, 7 Research personnel and 3 Administrative staff. The department hosts visiting consultants from government, restructured and private hospitals as well as other specialist centres.

Medical Onco Subspecialties

Inpatient and outpatient clinical services are organised into 9 site-specialised oncology teams focusing on :

Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Gynaecological Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Genitourinary Cancer
Lymphoma
Musculo Skeletal
Neuro-oncology

What is Oncologic Imaging

Oncologic imaging refers to the use of imaging in cancer and is an important aspect in the multi-disciplinary management of cancer. It has many applications, some of the more important of which include:
Screening for early cancer: For example the use of mammograms in the detection of breast cancer.
Diagnosing and staging the cancer: Imaging the extent (stage) of the cancer to see how advanced it is and if there is spread to other organs as well as to see its relation to important adjacent structures such as blood vessels or nerves. This is of importance in determining the appropriate treatment modality. Imaging may also be useful in guiding procedures such as performing a biopsy (taking a small amount of the mass/tumour for histological analysis) to help confirm the diagnosis of cancer.
Guiding treatment: Imaging may help depict the exact extent of the tumour so as to direct treatment to the area of interest whilst minimizing the side-effects of treatment to the surrounding normal structures/organs e.g. to aid radiotherapy planning and treatment. It can also be used in procedures such as creating vascular access (central lines and implantable ports) for patients who may require chemotherapy as well as aid treatment of some tumours e.g. in radiofrequency ablation of tumours.
Monitoring tumour response: Imaging is often used to assess tumor response to treatment. For instance, CT or MRI scans are often performed at regular intervals in the course of treatment to see if there is tumour response/shrinkage with treatment.
Monitoring for cancer recurrence: Imaging can be used to see if a previously treated cancer has recurred.
Latest Advances in Oncologic Imaging

Angiogenesis Imaging
Faster imaging opens doors to new applications like perfusion imaging and also supports clinical trials. In one example, the effect of anti-angiogenesis agents on tumour can be observed through dynamic contrast-enhanced CT studies.

Breast biopsy in cancer
Needle biopsies have become an increasingly important tool in the management of breast cancers. A preoperative diagnosis of malignancy allows the surgeon to offer the patient the appropriate surgical procedure and to aim for a single definitive surgery. [ more ]

Imaging modalities in Prostate Cancer
Various imaging modalities are useful in management of prostate cancer patients. While ultrasound may be very useful in diagnostic biopsy, imaging scans like CT and MRI are useful for staging and treatment planning respectively. In presence of bone metastases, bone scan serves a scan for disease monitoring.

Imaging hepatoma
Six-monthly ultrasound and AFP levels remain the corner stone of screening hepatitis B carriers for hepatoma. Although there are no randomized controlled trials to validate the use of US, its use has been supported by consensus conferences. The annual HCC rates detected by US and AFP range from 2 to 10% depending on the length of follow up. [ more ]

CT colonography (Virtual colonoscopy)
Advances in technology has made it possible for us to do ‘virtual colonoscopy’ through reconstructed images obtained from a CT scan. ‘Virtual colonoscopy’ or CT colonography has recently been shown to be a credible alternative to optical colonoscopy for the detection of colonic polyps.

Low-dose CT screening for lung cancer
Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) has emerged as a promising technology for the screening of lung carcinoma in smokers. LDCT allows high-resolution imaging without contrast injection for the cost of relatively little radiation, with the scanning time as short as 20 seconds.

2nd opinion read for cancer imaging

In cancer imaging, one has to be familiar with the expected biological behaviour of the different cancers and the expected imaging appearance after any particular treatment. Our consultant radiologists are involved regularly in multidisciplinary tumour board discussions and they are well equipped to handle the complexities of cancer imaging.

Rationale for service

The key to good management of cancer lies in accurate diagnosis, staging and follow-up so that treatment is tailored according to the patient’s need. Imaging complements clinical evaluation in the diagnosis, staging and follow-up of cancer.

Rapid evolution in medical imaging and the large number of different imaging modalities makes it difficult for any radiologist to keep abreast of all the new developments. In cancer imaging, subspecialty knowledge and experience in a particular body region necessary. Our consultant radiologists have had subspecialty training in their own areas of interest. As a group, we are equipped to handle imaging of the whole body.

In cancer imaging, one has to be familiar with the expected biological behaviour of the different cancers and the expected imaging appearance after any particular treatment. Our consultant radiologists are involved regularly in multidisciplinary tumour board discussions and they are well equipped to handle the complexities of cancer imaging.

When a second opinion read is useful
1. When you want a subspecialty radiological opinion.
2. When the case is complex
3. When the report does not address the clinical question
4. When there are discrepancies between the imaging report and your clinical impression.

HMI Mahkota Medical Centre Singapore

2008-08-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Mahkota Medical Centre is a 228-bed private tertiary care hospital. It is located within the major business district and tourist area of Malacca, Malaysia.

Mahkota provides a comprehensive one-stop patient care service supported by diagnostic radiology and clinical laboratory facilities. Among the facilities are:

- a 9-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

- a 4-bed Coronary Care Unit

- a 5-bed Cardiac Care Unit

- 12 Operating Theatres

- an Emergency / Walk-In Clinic supported by ambulance services that provides 24-hour service daily including public holidays

Presently, there are 56 full-time medical specialists practicing a full spectrum of surgical and medical disciplines. It also has the following dedicated facilities: In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Centre, Cancer Centre, Renal Dialysis Centre, Rehabilitation Centre and Health Screening Centre.

Mahkota has a good reputation for its quality healthcare services in neighbouring countries and continues to attract a large number of foreign patients from Indonesia and Brunei in particular. It also provides nationally certified nurse training through the Mahkota Nursing College. The College is a Malaysian Nursing Board approved training centre that trains nurses for both the public and private Malaysian healthcare sector. Currently, Mahkota Nursing College offers a three-year Diploma in Nursing Course for those seeking to enter the healthcare profession.

Gleneagles Hospital Singapore

2008-08-30T06:54:00.000-07:00

Gleneagles Hospital is a 380-bed private tertiary acute care hospital.

At Gleneagles Hospital, we are committed to bringing you the highest standards of care. Here, you will receive genuine care and comfort from our experienced staff in pleasant, comfortable surroundings. You can relax, knowing that you are cared for by our trained and skilled staff working with the latest medical equipment. Our strengths include our commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure for doctors' and staff's continuing professional development.

Gleneagles Hospital, founded in 1957, is one of Singapore's largest private hospitals. Owned by Parkway Holdings Limited, the biggest private healthcare company in Asia, Gleneagles Hospital is a state-of-the-art building on Napier Road, offering services in over 30 medical specialities.

History
Gleneagles Hospital started off as a 45 bed private nursing home known as Gleneagles Nursing Home. It was established primarily to serve to the healthcare needs of the European business community in Singapore and to benefit the locals as well. On 16 January 1958, the nursing home was incorporated as a private company called Gleneagles Hospital Limited, listing its principal activities as general and specialised private western medical services. The building which housed the hospital at Napier Road was originally a hotel called Gleneagles Hotel. Situated opposite the Singapore Botanical Gardens, the hotel had large open lounges, tastefully decorated rooms and suites, and offered excellent cuisine. After it was bought over by the hospital, the building's interiors were converted to fit to a hospital's requirements. The new hospital opened to the public on 8 June 1959. Between 1979 and 1980, the building were expanded to become a 126 bed medical center. In May 1987, Parkway Holdings bought Gleneagles Hospital for S$46 million.

In 1988, after the acquisition, Parkway Holdings embarked on a S$150 million three year expansion and upgrading programme for the hospital. It transformed the hospital into a state-of-art medical facility, adding among others a new 10 storey hospital block, 14 operating theatres and 150 consulting suites. The range of services widened to include not only healthcare services but also hospital management and consultancy services. In 1994, the Gleneagles Medical Centre was commissioned. Today, it has grown to house over 160 specialists offering services in over 30 specialities and sub-specialties , making it a premier tertiary acute care hospital. Parkway Holdings Ltd later acquired Mount Elizabeth Hospital and East Shore Hospital in 1995. It then formed a new subsidiary company called Parkway Group Healthcare and brought all the three hospitals: Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital and East Shore Hospital, under it.

Description & facilities
Gleneagles Hospital today is a 380 bed private tertiary acute care hospital with 164 consulting suites, a cardiac centre, a cancer center called Parkway Cancer Centre @ Gleneagles, a coronary care unit, an in-vitro fertilisation center and an eye center. It offers a full range of medical and surgical specialities and sub-specialties. In 1998, Gleneagles entered into a joint-venture with Akira Wu and Nippon Meden Pte. Ltd. to set up clinics for the Japanese expatriate community in Singapore through a company called Nippon Medical Care Pte. Ltd. In the same year, Gleneagles Hospital also began offering home healthcare services for patients wishing to recuperate at home.

Over the years, the hospital has continued to invest heavily in the latest and the best medical equipment. It is equipped with the latest diagnostic imaging systems such as linear accelerators, cancer therapy systems, planning systems and simulators, angiographic systems and a magnetic resonance imager. To facilitate the development of medical, nursing and technical education and research in Singapore and the region, Gleneagles Hospital has tie-ups with well known institutions across the world: the John Hopkins University and Hospital in the Unites States; the Thames Valley University in the United Kingdom; Curtin University of Technology; and La Trobe University in Australia. The hospital also set up a teleconference link in 1995 with John Hopkins University and Hospital for doctors and patients seeking clarifications or second opinions from doctors based there. Gleneagles Hospital won the National Training Award (Service Category) in November 2000 and was also awarded the People Developer Standard in the same year.
regional Centre for medical referrals, Gleneagles' key strengths include its patient focus, user friendly services, quality care, specialists' expertise and cutting-edge technology.
As a 380-bed private tertiary acute care hospital, it provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for the total management of patients.
Gleneagles is part of Singapore-based Parkway Hospitals Singapore - one of Asia's largest private healthcare organisations. Together with its sister company Parkway Group Healthcare, they manage an extensive network of hospitals and integrated healthcare facilities in the region, a network of seven other hospitals in Asia.

East Shore Hospital Singapore

2008-08-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

East Shore Hospital is a 157-bed private tertiary acute care hospital. It was the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific, together with Mount Elizabeth Hospital, to achieve ISO 9002 international quality certification.

123-bed private general acute care hospital, with an outreach specialist centre in Eastern Singapore providing a wide range of medical and surgical facilities. East Shore Hospital has built a loyal niche among residents in Eastern Singapore for its personalised care approach, convenient location and user-friendly services.

Contact
Address
321 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427990

Telephone
+65.6344.7588

Fax Number
+65.6345.4966

Changi General Hospital

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The Changi General Hospital, designated to serve a a healthcare hub for the community in the east, offers a comprehensive range of medical and paramedical services. These include general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, geriatrics, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, ENT, and eye. There are also two sub-specialities of gastro-enterology and urology.

The hospital’s motto, "Caring For The Community In The East" encapsulates Changi General Hospital’s (CGH)'s long-term objective to serve as a healthcare hub in the east.

CGH offers a comprehensive range of medical and paramedical services . These include :

Accident & Emergency
Anaesthesia
Cardiology
Dental Clinic
Dermatology
Ear, Nose and Throat - ENT (Otolaryngology)
Eye (Ophthalmology)
Gastroenterology
General medicine
General surgery
Geriatric medicine
Laboratory Medicine
Multiphasic Health Screening
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Psychological medicine
Radiology
Rehabilitation medicine
Sports medicine
Urology

Alexandra Hospital Singapore

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Alexandra Hospital is a well-established healthcare institution in Singapore with more than 60 years of experience in patient care. It became a newly restructured hospital when it was fully corporatised on 1 Oct 2000 and is now an institution driven to provide patient-centred quality healthcare that is accessible and seamless, appropriate and cost-effective through its affiliation as a member of the National Healthcare Group (NHG

Alexandra Hospital is a 400-bed hospital located in the West of Singapore. Nestled in a 110,000 sqm land, the hospital is a picture of tranquil setting, lined with mostly colonial style buildings built since the late 1930’s.

Originally built to serve the British Military just before World War II, it became one of the largest hospital in Singapore in the 1970’s. Over the years, as more and more hospitals were restructured in Singapore, Alexandra Hospital began to lag behind the other hospitals in the areas of facilities and clinical services.

In the year 2000, a new management team restructured the hospital and improved the facilities and services. Then Minister of Health, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, termed the restructuring process as “very successful”. More on Our Restructuring Journey.

Alexandra Hospital is an acute care general hospital with head-to-toe comprehensive services for the patients except in the areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. More on Medical Services.

Alexandra Hospital believes that our patients are the most important people in this hospital. We put the well being, interest and convenience of our patients before our own in everything that we do.

Medical Specialties A-Z
A

Anaesthesia

Audiology

C

Cardiology

Clinical Laboratory

D

Day Surgery Centre

Dental

Diabetes

E

Emergency Medicine

Endocrinology

Endoscopy

G

Gastroenterology

General Medicine

General Surgery

Geriatric Centre

Geriatric Medicine

H

Health for Life

M

Medical Social Service

N

Nursing

Nutrition & Dietetics

O

Occupational Therapy

Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Orthopaedic Surgery

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) - Head and Neck Surgery

P

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Psychiatry

R

Radiology

Rehabilitation

Respiratory & Critical care

Rheumatology

S

Speech Therapy

Sports Medicine Centre

U

Urology

Adam Road Hospital Singapore (ARH)

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Established in 1973, Adam Road Hospital (ARH) is a private psychiatric hospital with a multi-disciplinary mental health care team dedicated to preventing and treating mental ill-health and promoting mental wellness. ARH is staffed by Psychiatrists, Clinical and Occupational Psychologists, Psychotherapists, an Occupational Physician, Counsellors and Family, Marriage and Sex Therapists.

Address: 19 Adam Road
Singapore 289891

Phone: 6466-7777
Fax: 6467-0254
Email: arh@arh.com.sg

Adam Road Medical Centre (ARMC) is a private psychiatric medical centre with a multi-disciplinary mental health care team dedicated to preventing and treating mental ill health and promoting mental wellness. We provide an ideal environment for the comprehensive approach that is needed for the effective treatment of psychiatric disorders. Evaluation and treatment are available to patients of all ages and needs, ranging from acute emotional disorders to difficulties in managing life stress or interpersonal conflict. ARMC is staffed by Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapists and counsellors.

ARMC provides follow up and maintenance therapy for those patients who have been discharged from hospital. Our Specialist Clinics provide consultation, diagnostic and therapeutic services including Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Group Therapy and Counselling.

Old Age Psychiatry Clinic, also referred to as Psychogeriatrics and Geriatric Psychiatry, treats mental health problems that the elderly faces.

The Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Unit provides expert medico-legal assessment, opinion and court attendance.

The Family, Marriage and Sex Therapy Clinic provides counselling services to individuals, couples and families with relationship difficulties.

The School and College Psycho-Educational Unit provides specialty services for students with problems.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit
The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioural disorders. Treatment approaches include individual and group psychotherapy, therapeutic community and family therapy.

Psychological Assessment
Adam Road Medical Centre is equipped with up-to-date psychological tests for children, adolescents and adults. Psychological assessments are useful and vital in determining the nature and extent of the patient's strengths and weaknesses as well as the appropriate course of treatment most beneficial to the patient

Adam Road medical Centre (ARMC) provides assessment and treatment for a wide array of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, stress-related disorders, sleep disorders, psychotic disorders, and psychological issues related to medical conditions for all ages. We also provide follow up and maintenance therapy for those patients who have been discharged from hospital.
Services provided include:
Individual psychotherapy
Medication management
Psychiatric and psychological evaluations
Hypnotherapy

Psychiatry of the elderly is also referred to as Psychogeriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry or Old Age Psychiatry. We access and treat common psychiatric syndromes of old age including dementia, mood and anxiety disorders and late-onset psychosis. The field of Old Age Psychiatry also manages people over 65 years old who have developed psychiatric disorder at an earlier age. We also provide medico-legal assessments for the elderly pertaining to testamentary capacity and mental competence to manage their affairs.

We provide expert assistance to individuals and institutions, plaintiffs and defendants, attorneys and the courts in evaluating psychological factors relevant to civil and criminal proceedings.

We offer counselling services for individuals, couples, and families to help resolve relationship difficulties concerning depression, drug or alcohol abuse, low confidence, stress, anger as well as sexuality and expression.

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit provides psychological assessment and treatment of physical aggression, anxiety disorders, psychoses, antisocial behavior, school problems, affective disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders and a range of adjustment problems. The emphasis of treatment is placed on each child's needs within the unique context of their familial, social, and cultural life and helping the child or adolescent acquire positive coping skills, as well as develop independent social skills within a support network of family and friends. The Consulting Psychiatrist may work in conjunction with a family therapist or other treatment providers when beneficial. Family involvement and liaison with schools is paramount in treatment.

ARMC is equipped with up-to-date psychological tests for children, adolescents and adults. A psychological evaluation may be conducted:

To determine the individual's current level of intellectual functioning or intellectual potential.
To predict school achievement.
To determine if a child's poor performance in school is a function of low ability or are other factors responsible.
To rule out learning disability.
To screen for brain damage.
To determine the individual's strengths and weaknesses.
To appraise the individual's personality make up, interpersonal characteristics or style.

List of Hospital in Singapore

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- Adam Road Hospital Pte Ltd
- Alexandra Hospital
- Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital Pte Ltd
- Changi General Hospital (CGH)
- East Shore Hospital
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Gleneagles Medical Centre Ltd
- HMI Balestier Hospital
- Institute of Mental Health
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital
- Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital
- Mt Alvernia Hospital
- Mt Elizabeth Hospital
- National Cancer Centre
- National Heart Centre
- National Neuroscience Centre
- National Skin Centre
- National University Hospital
- Private Hospitals
- Raffles Hospital
- Raffles Surgicentre
- S & J Dialysis Centre Pte Ltd
- Singapore General Hospital
- St Andrew's Community Hospital
- St Andrew's Mission Hospital
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital — Communicable Disease Centre
- Thomson Medical Centre
- West Point Family Hospital
- Woodbridge Hospital