A neutral, editorial directory of notable geriatricians (doctors for older adults) 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 geriatricians (doctors for older adults) with a clear public professional footprint, chosen to cover the main areas of older-adult and geriatric 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.
General geriatric medicine
- Dr Chan Kin Ming — Chan KM Geriatric & Medical Clinic (general geriatric medicine and comprehensive geriatric assessment)
- Dr Vanda Ho — Division of Geriatric Medicine, National University Hospital (general geriatric medicine)
Memory & dementia (cognitive)
- Dr Chong Mei Sian — The Geriatric Practice (memory and dementia (cognitive disorders) in older adults)
- Assoc Prof Dennis Seow — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (memory & dementia)
Falls & mobility
- Dr Sitoh Yih Yiow — Age-Link Specialist Clinic for Older Persons (falls, mobility and impaired balance in the elderly)
- Dr Varman Surendra Doraiswamy — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital (falls and orthogeriatrics in older adults (mobility))
- Adj Assoc Prof Lim Si Ching — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital (falls & mobility)
Frailty & healthy ageing
- A/Prof Ding Yew Yoong — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (frailty, intrinsic capacity and healthy ageing)
- Dr Fong Sheng — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (frailty)
Palliative & continuing care
- A/Prof James Low — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (palliative and continuing (long-term) care in older adults)
- Assoc Prof Philip Yap — Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (palliative & continuing care)
Community & home-based geriatrics
- Dr Nur Farhan Alami — Alami Clinic (community and home-based geriatric care)
- Dr Ng Shu Ee — Division of Geriatric Medicine, National University Hospital (community / home-based geriatrics)
How to choose
- See a geriatrician for complex older-adult care — they manage multiple conditions, medications, frailty, falls and memory together, taking a whole-person view.
- Match the focus to the need — a memory specialist for dementia, a falls/mobility specialist for repeated falls, a frailty specialist for declining strength, or a palliative/community geriatrician for continuing and home-based care.
- Check registration on the SMC register and confirm fees; subsidised geriatric care is available in public hospitals and through community/home-care services with a referral.
- See our guides on dementia & memory loss and osteoporosis.
Looking for a clinic rather than a named doctor? See our shortlist of geriatric clinics in Singapore.
Independent editorial directory — not a paid listing or ranking, and not medical advice. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.
What to look for when choosing a geriatrician in Singapore
Beyond a doctor’s reputation, a few practical checks help you choose well. Confirm the doctor is registered with the Singapore Medical Council and listed on the Register of Specialists in geriatric medicine. Consider whether their main focus matches the older person’s most pressing problem — memory, falls, frailty or complex medication review — and whether they have admitting rights or a clear referral pathway at a hospital you can reach easily.
- Experience with multiple long-term conditions and polypharmacy (managing many medicines at once).
- Access to a wider team — nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and pharmacists.
- Willingness to involve family carers and to plan for home or community support.
Public versus private geriatric care
In the public system, a polyclinic or GP referral leads to subsidised geriatric clinics and day services at the restructured hospitals, which also coordinate community and home-care programmes. Private practice can offer shorter waits and continuity with one doctor. Many families use both — public services for subsidised ongoing care and a private review when they want a second opinion or quicker access.
Common questions
When should an older adult see a geriatrician rather than a GP?
A GP handles most routine care. A geriatrician is helpful when several conditions, medicines, falls or memory changes interact and need a single whole-person plan.
Can MediSave or subsidies help with the cost?
Subsidised geriatric and community care is available in the public system with a referral, and MediSave or MediShield Life may apply to eligible inpatient or approved outpatient care. Ask the clinic to confirm what applies to your situation.
Do I need a referral?
Private geriatricians can usually be seen directly, but a referral from your GP or polyclinic often helps with subsidies and ensures the doctor has your medical history.
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