Dr Lim Ing Haan — Interventional Cardiologist in Singapore

Dr Lim Ing Haan is a consultant cardiologist who subspecialises in interventional and preventive cardiology at her clinic in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. She received her medical degree from the National University of Singapore and undertook American Board accredited interventional cardiology training at Duke University Medical Centre under a Ministry of Health Health Manpower Development Plan award. She is accredited to perform angioplasty and stenting at several Singapore hospitals and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Cardiology).

Clinical focus

Interventional and preventive cardiology.

Qualifications (as publicly listed)

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FAMS (Cardiology), FACC, FSCAI, FAPSIC.

Where they practise

• Clinic / practice: Lim Ing Haan Cardiology Clinic — Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth
• Hospital affiliation(s): Mount Elizabeth Hospital; Gleneagles Hospital; Mount Alvernia Hospital; Raffles Hospital

Related heart-health guides

• Coronary artery disease & angina
• Heart attack warning signs
• High cholesterol

Getting to the clinic

Dr Lim Ing Haan practises at her clinic in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, in the Orchard area. The most convenient station is Orchard MRT, served by the North-South Line (NS22) and the Thomson-East Coast Line (TE14), with the medical centre a short walk away through the Orchard shopping belt. Many bus routes run along Orchard Road and nearby streets, so a bus and a brief walk is a practical option for those travelling from outside the central area.

If you come by car or taxi, the Mount Elizabeth entrance has a drop-off point, and taxi or ride-hailing pick-up is easy on departure, which suits patients attending for tests or after a coronary procedure. The medical centre has a paid visitor carpark, so allow extra time during busy clinic hours. For anyone who finds the walk through Orchard tiring, a direct taxi drop-off at the entrance is often simplest.

What interventional and preventive cardiology cover

Dr Lim’s focus is interventional and preventive cardiology. Interventional cardiology treats narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle, using catheter-based procedures. Angioplasty opens a narrowed artery with a small balloon, and a stent, a tiny mesh tube, is often placed to keep it open. These procedures can relieve angina (chest pain on exertion) and are used in the treatment of heart attacks, restoring blood flow to the heart without open surgery.

Preventive cardiology works to stop coronary disease developing or worsening in the first place. It addresses the major risk factors, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, excess weight and a family history of heart disease, through assessment, medication where needed and lifestyle change. Together, these two areas span both the treatment of established coronary disease and the prevention of future heart attacks, which is especially relevant for people with several risk factors or a strong family history.

What to expect at a consultation

A first visit usually begins with a discussion of your symptoms, such as chest tightness or pain on exertion, breathlessness or palpitations, and your risk factors and family history. The doctor reviews your medicines and examines your heart and circulation. Tests may include an ECG, blood tests for cholesterol and other markers, an echocardiogram and a stress test. Where coronary disease is suspected, a CT coronary scan or invasive angiogram may be discussed to assess the arteries directly.

The consultation typically ends with an explanation of the findings and a plan, which may range from risk-factor control and medication to a coronary procedure such as angioplasty and stenting. You will have the chance to ask questions about your risk, the options and what recovery involves.

Preparing for your appointment

Bring your photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter. Gather previous heart records, including earlier ECGs, stress tests, angiogram or CT reports and any discharge summaries, especially if you have had a heart attack or coronary procedure before.

• An up-to-date list of all medicines and supplements with doses, including cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-thinning medicines.
• Recent blood results such as cholesterol and blood sugar if you have them, which are useful for assessing cardiovascular risk.
• A written list of symptoms and questions, including how much exertion brings on chest discomfort or breathlessness.
• Details of other conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease that influence treatment.

After your consultation and follow-up

After your visit, the findings and plan will be explained and any further tests arranged. For risk-factor control, follow-up visits track blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar and adjust medicines over time. If a coronary procedure is recommended, you will be guided through the preparation, the procedure and recovery, with review visits afterwards. Your GP can be kept informed to support ongoing prevention and medication between specialist visits.

Continuity matters because coronary disease is a long-term condition where steady risk-factor control makes a real difference. You may seek a second opinion before any procedure. Seek urgent help, or call emergency services, if you have chest pain that is severe, lasts more than a few minutes or spreads to the arm, jaw or back, especially with sweating or breathlessness, as this can signal a heart attack.

Booking, referrals and fees

As a private clinic, appointments can usually be made directly without a referral, though a GP or polyclinic letter helps share your history and may assist if you later seek subsidised care in the public system. For eligible procedures such as angioplasty and stenting, MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply within set limits, while consultations are generally paid out of pocket. Confirm the expected costs and your insurance coverage with the clinic in advance.

Common questions

What is the difference between angioplasty and a stent?

Angioplasty uses a small balloon to open a narrowed coronary artery, and a stent is a tiny mesh tube usually placed afterwards to keep the artery open.

What is angina and how is it treated?

Angina is chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, typically on exertion. It is treated with medication, risk-factor control and, in some cases, angioplasty and stenting.

Why is preventive cardiology important?

Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and other risk factors can prevent heart attacks and slow coronary disease, which is especially valuable for people with several risks or a family history.

Do I need a referral to see a private cardiologist?

Usually not, though a referral letter helps with continuity of care and may matter for subsidies if you are later seen in the public system.

Sources & verification

• Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre specialist listing

See also: Best cardiologists in Singapore (editorial directory) and our shortlist of cardiology clinics.

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