Dr Ng Beng Yeong is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in private practice in Singapore. He previously served with the Department of Psychiatry and Sleep Disorders Unit at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), where he was Head of the Department of Psychiatry from 2006 to 2015.
His clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, organic psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, dissociative trance disorder, and addiction-related conditions. He treats patients across the lifespan.
Clinical focus
General adult psychiatry (mood, anxiety & sleep).
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS, MMed (Psychiatry), FAMS.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Dr Ng Beng Yeong Psych Medicine Clinic
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Formerly Head, Department of Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital
Getting to the clinic
Dr Ng Beng Yeong is in private practice at the Dr Ng Beng Yeong Psych Medicine Clinic in Singapore. As with most private psychiatry clinics in the city, the practice is served by nearby MRT and bus routes, with taxi and ride-hailing drop-off available at the building. Because the most convenient station depends on the clinic’s current address, it is best to confirm the exact location and nearest MRT exit when you book, and to ask whether on-site or nearby paid parking is available.
- By MRT: reachable from the rail network; check the nearest station and exit at the time of booking.
- By bus: several routes usually serve clinics of this kind; your app will show the closest stop.
- By car or taxi: taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is available, with paid parking generally nearby.
What general adult psychiatry covers
Dr Ng’s clinical focus is general adult psychiatry, with particular interests in mood and anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, organic psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, dissociative trance disorder, and addiction-related conditions, and he treats patients across the lifespan. General adult psychiatry covers the common and serious mental health conditions of adulthood: depression, persistent low mood, panic, generalised anxiety and stress-related conditions. His interest in sleep disorders addresses insomnia and disrupted sleep, which both contribute to and result from many psychiatric conditions. Organic psychiatry and neuropsychiatry concern mental health symptoms that arise from, or interact with, physical brain conditions and medical illness, an area where careful assessment is needed to separate psychological from physical causes. This breadth means assessment often considers both the mind and the body together. Dissociative trance disorder, another of his listed interests, sits within this wider field and requires careful, culturally aware assessment to understand experiences that do not fit neatly into more familiar diagnoses. Addiction-related conditions are also part of his practice, recognising that alcohol, substances and behavioural dependence frequently coexist with mood, anxiety and sleep problems and need to be addressed together rather than in isolation. Because he treats patients across the lifespan, care can be tailored to the different ways these conditions present in younger and older adults, and the plan is shaped around each person’s circumstances rather than a single template.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation is mainly a conversation. The psychiatrist will ask about your current concerns and how long they have been present, and how they affect your sleep, appetite, concentration, work and relationships. Expect questions about your past medical and psychiatric history, current and previous medications, family history, alcohol and substance use, and your social situation. Where sleep is the concern, a detailed picture of your routine, environment and night-time pattern is built up. Physical contributors are considered, since thyroid problems, medication effects and neurological conditions can produce psychiatric symptoms, so blood tests or a scan may be arranged. The visit usually ends with a working diagnosis and a plan, which may involve talking therapy, medication, sleep and lifestyle measures, or a combination.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Previous medical and psychiatric records and any relevant scan or blood-test results.
- A list of all current medications and supplements, with doses.
- A written note of your main symptoms, when they began and what makes them better or worse.
- A short sleep diary if sleep is a concern, noting bedtimes, waking and quality over a week or two.
- Your questions, written down.
After your consultation and follow-up
You will usually leave with a plan and, where appropriate, a prescription and a follow-up date. Medications for mood, anxiety and sleep often take time to show their full benefit and may need adjustment, so early review visits are common. If investigations were arranged, the results are discussed at a return appointment. Continuity allows treatment to be refined and relapses to be detected early, and coordination with your GP supports your overall care. You may seek a second opinion at any time. Seek urgent help through an emergency department if there are thoughts of self-harm, talk of suicide, or a sudden severe change in behaviour or confusion.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, the practice does not generally require a referral, though a GP or polyclinic letter can help with continuity and may be needed for subsidies at public services. Consultations are usually paid out of pocket. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans follow set rules and limits and may apply to certain treatments rather than routine outpatient consultations. Confirm current fees and claimability directly with the clinic.
Common questions
Can a psychiatrist help with sleep problems?
Yes. Insomnia and disrupted sleep are closely tied to mood and anxiety, and are assessed and treated as part of psychiatric care.
What is neuropsychiatry?
It addresses mental health symptoms that arise from or interact with physical brain conditions and medical illness, where both psychological and physical factors need careful evaluation.
Do antidepressants work straight away?
No. They usually take some weeks to reach full effect, which is why early review appointments are used to check progress and tolerability.
Will I need investigations?
Sometimes. Blood tests or a scan may be arranged to rule out physical contributors to your symptoms.
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Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of psychiatrists in Singapore and our shortlist of psychiatry clinics.
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