Dr Daniel Phang is a Singapore-trained anaesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist who practises at Affinity Pain Clinic in Farrer Park Medical Centre. He completed specialist anaesthesiology training in 2012 and undertook fellowship training in pain management at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada.
He previously served as a Consultant at Singapore General Hospital before entering private practice. His clinical work centres on image-guided, including ultrasound-guided, interventional procedures for musculoskeletal, degenerative, accident-related and disease-related pain.
Clinical focus
Interventional pain medicine.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Anaesthesia), FIPP, CIPS, FAMS.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Affinity Pain Clinic — Farrer Park
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Farrer Park Hospital
Getting to the clinic
Dr Daniel Phang practises at Affinity Pain Clinic in Farrer Park Medical Centre, part of the Connexion development. The nearest station is Farrer Park MRT (NE8) on the North-East line, with exits leading almost directly to the medical centre and the linked hospital, so the walk is short and largely sheltered. Several bus services run along Serangoon Road and the surrounding roads, and taxis or ride-hailing cars can drop you at the entrance.
Farrer Park Medical Centre provides paid visitor parking on site, with lift access to the consultation floors, which is convenient if you are driving from outside the central area or carrying scans and records. If your pain makes walking difficult, a taxi or private-hire drop-off at the entrance is usually the easiest option, avoiding the walk from the station concourse. The location is well connected via the North-East line and nearby expressways, so most patients find it straightforward to reach by either public transport or car. Allow a little extra time during weekday peaks.
What interventional pain medicine covers
Dr Phang’s clinical focus is interventional pain medicine, centred on image-guided procedures, including ultrasound-guided techniques. His work addresses musculoskeletal, degenerative, accident-related and disease-related pain. Interventional pain medicine uses precise, image-guided methods to target the specific structures or nerves generating pain, allowing treatment to be focused and minimally invasive.
As an anaesthesia-trained specialist who completed fellowship training in pain management at Toronto Western Hospital and previously served as a hospital consultant, he combines these procedures with medication, rehabilitation and supportive measures. Image and ultrasound guidance allow injections and nerve-targeted procedures to be placed accurately while watching the relevant structures in real time. Across these varied pain problems, the aim is to identify the source of pain, reduce its severity, and restore movement and function so you can return to work, sleep and daily activities. Treatment is individualised, often combining several approaches, and reviewed over time as you respond.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit focuses on understanding your pain in detail. Dr Phang will take a full history of where the pain is, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects sleep, mood, work and daily life, along with what you have already tried. A focused physical examination follows, assessing the relevant structures, movement, strength and nerves.
He may review existing scans or arrange further imaging or tests where these will change the plan. Once the likely source of pain is clearer, he will explain it in plain terms and discuss the options, which can range from medication and physiotherapy to image-guided injections or interventional procedures. You will be able to ask questions and weigh the benefits, limits and risks of each option before deciding on a plan that suits you.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification, and a GP or polyclinic referral letter if you have one.
- Previous scans, films or reports and any nerve or blood test results.
- A full list of current medicines and supplements with doses, including anything tried for the pain.
- A written list of symptoms and the questions most important to you.
- A pain diary noting triggers, timing, severity and how the pain limits activity.
- For accident-related pain, any relevant injury or insurance documentation.
- Details of allergies, blood-thinning medication and any past reactions to injections or anaesthetic.
After your consultation and follow-up
You should leave with a clear plan and an understanding of the next steps. If injections or procedures are recommended, the clinic will explain the timing, what is involved and any preparation. Results and progress are usually reviewed at follow-up, as many pain conditions are managed over weeks and months while treatment is adjusted to your response.
Keeping your own notes on what helps and what does not supports better decisions at each visit. Report any new or worsening symptoms promptly, and remember a second opinion is always your right. Seek urgent care for warning signs such as sudden severe weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever with pain, signs of infection at an injection site, or pain following a significant injury.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private specialist, Dr Phang can usually be seen without a formal referral, though a GP or polyclinic referral letter aids continuity and may be needed for subsidised care elsewhere. For eligible procedures, MediSave, MediShield Life or an Integrated Shield Plan may help within set limits, while consultations are generally paid out of pocket. For accident-related claims, check arrangements with your insurer. Confirm charges, claim eligibility and coverage directly with the clinic before proceeding.
Common questions
What is image-guided pain treatment?
It uses imaging such as ultrasound to place injections or nerve-targeted procedures accurately, allowing the specialist to see the relevant structures during treatment.
Can pain after an accident be treated?
Yes. Accident-related pain is assessed like other pain, with a plan tailored to the injury and your recovery, sometimes alongside insurance documentation.
Will I need surgery?
Many people are managed without surgery, using medication, physiotherapy and image-guided procedures. Surgery is considered only in specific situations.
How long until I improve?
This depends on the cause. Some procedures help within days, while overall recovery is judged over several weeks as treatment progresses.
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Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of pain management specialists in Singapore and our shortlist of pain management clinics.
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