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Best Endocrinologists in Singapore: Editorial Directory by Sub-Specialty

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Best Endocrinologists in Singapore: Editorial Directory by Sub-Specialty
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A neutral, editorial directory of notable endocrinologists practising in Singapore, grouped by sub-specialty to help you find the right expertise. This is not a ranking and not a paid listing.

How we compiled this directory

We list established, currently-practising endocrinologists with a clear public professional footprint, chosen to cover the main areas of hormone, diabetes and thyroid care — not by who pays. Profiles are compiled from public sources and we omit ratings and prices, which we cannot independently verify. This is an independent editorial selection, not an advertisement — see our editorial policy. Always verify a doctor’s current registration on the SMC public register and choose based on your own needs, your GP’s referral and your insurance.

Diabetes

Thyroid disorders

  • Adj A/Prof Chionh Siok Bee — Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine (Thyroid disorders (thyroid cancer & osteoporosis))
  • Dr Loh Keh Chuan — Loh Keh Chuan Diabetes Thyroid & Hormone Clinic (Thyroid disorders)

Obesity, lipid & metabolic disorders

Osteoporosis & bone metabolism

  • Prof Manju Chandran — Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital (Osteoporosis & bone)

Reproductive endocrinology (PCOS, hormones)

  • Dr Cho Li Wei — LW Cho Endocrine Clinic (Reproductive endocrinology)
  • Dr Mok Shao Feng — Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine (reproductive)

Pituitary, adrenal & general endocrinology

How to choose

  • Match the sub-specialty to your need — a diabetes specialist for blood-sugar control, a thyroid specialist for thyroid disorders and nodules, an obesity/lipid specialist for weight and cholesterol, a bone specialist for osteoporosis, a reproductive endocrinologist for PCOS and hormones, or a pituitary/adrenal specialist for those glands.
  • Start with your GP — many hormone and diabetes problems are first managed in primary care, with referral to an endocrinologist for complex or poorly-controlled conditions.
  • Check registration on the SMC register and confirm fees; chronic conditions like diabetes are supported under the CDMP with MediSave (Chronic).
  • Costs — see our guides on using MediSave and weight-loss injections.

Looking for a clinic rather than a named doctor? See our shortlist of endocrinology clinics in Singapore.

See also: Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Mounjaro: weight-loss medications compared.

Independent editorial directory — not a paid listing or ranking, and not medical advice. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.

What an endocrinologist treats and when to see one

An endocrinologist manages disorders of the hormones and the glands that produce them — including diabetes, thyroid conditions, obesity and metabolic problems, osteoporosis, and disorders of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Many hormone and blood-sugar problems are first managed in primary care by a GP or polyclinic. A referral to an endocrinologist is usually appropriate when a condition is complex, poorly controlled, unusual or newly diagnosed and needs specialist testing — for example, difficult-to-control diabetes, a thyroid nodule, suspected pituitary or adrenal disease, or recurrent low-trauma fractures.

What to look for when choosing an endocrinologist in Singapore

  • Registration and accreditation — confirm the doctor is registered with the Singapore Medical Council and listed on the Register of Specialists for endocrinology.
  • Subspecialty fit — match the doctor to your concern, whether that is diabetes, thyroid disease, bone health, reproductive hormones or pituitary and adrenal conditions.
  • Hospital affiliation and facilities — some conditions need specialised testing, imaging or access to a multidisciplinary diabetes or thyroid service.
  • Continuity of care — chronic conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis are managed over years, so consider how follow-up and shared care with your GP will work.

Public and private endocrine care

In the public system you are usually referred by a GP or polyclinic to a hospital endocrinology department, with means-tested subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Private care lets you choose your specialist, generally at higher cost. Routine monitoring for stable conditions can often continue with your GP between specialist reviews.

Costs and financing

Several chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and lipid disorders, are covered under the Chronic Disease Management Programme, which allows the use of MediSave for outpatient treatment within set limits. Thyroid conditions are not currently part of this programme; coverage for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism is scheduled to be added from January 2027. Coverage depends on your condition, scheme and plan, so confirm the details with your doctor before treatment.

Questions to ask at your first consultation

  • What is causing my symptoms, and what tests do I need?
  • What are my treatment options, and how long might I need treatment?
  • How will we monitor the condition, and can my GP help with follow-up?
  • Which costs may be claimable under MediSave or my insurance?

Common questions

Do I need a referral to see an endocrinologist?

For subsidised care at a public hospital you generally need a referral from a polyclinic or GP. In the private sector a referral is not always required but helps your specialist understand your history.

Can I use MediSave for diabetes care?

Yes — diabetes is covered under the Chronic Disease Management Programme, so MediSave can be used for eligible outpatient treatment within set limits. Ask your clinic how this applies to you.

Are thyroid conditions covered under the chronic disease scheme?

Not at present. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are scheduled to be added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme from January 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

Which endocrinologist should I see?

Match the sub-specialty to your need — a diabetes specialist for blood-sugar management, a thyroid specialist for thyroid disorders and nodules, an obesity/lipid/metabolic specialist for weight and cholesterol, a bone specialist for osteoporosis, a reproductive endocrinologist for PCOS and hormone problems, or a pituitary/adrenal specialist for those glands.

Do I need a referral to see an endocrinologist?

You can see a private endocrinologist directly, but a GP or polyclinic referral is recommended — many hormone and diabetes conditions are first managed in primary care, and a referral helps with the right work-up and with subsidised public-hospital care.

Is this a ranking of the best endocrinologists?

No. This is a neutral editorial directory grouped by sub-specialty, not a ranking and not a paid listing. We list established specialists to help you find the right expertise, and encourage you to verify details and choose based on your own needs.

Is diabetes care claimable under MediSave?

Diabetes is covered under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), which allows MediSave to be used for outpatient treatment of approved chronic conditions, subject to limits and a co-payment. Confirm details and current limits with your clinic; see our guide on using MediSave for treatment.