Dr Tricia Kuo is a urologist with a clinical focus on functional disorders and female urology, including urinary incontinence and overactive bladder, as well as reconstructive and adolescent urology. She graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2004 and completed her advanced traineeship in urology in 2012.
She undertook a fellowship at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the United Kingdom, focusing on female urology, urodynamics and reconstructive urology.
She practises at Urohealth Medical Clinic and is a visiting consultant at several public hospitals, including Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Sengkang General Hospital and Singapore General Hospital.
Clinical focus
Reconstructive & functional urology.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (NUS); Advanced Urology traineeship; Fellowship in Female Urology, Urodynamics and Reconstructive Urology (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Urohealth Medical Clinic (see our clinic listing) — Mount Elizabeth Novena & Orchard; Mount Alvernia Medical Centre
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Visiting Consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and Thomson Medical
Getting to the clinic
Dr Tricia Kuo practises with Urohealth Medical Clinic, with rooms at Mount Elizabeth Novena and Orchard and at Mount Alvernia Medical Centre. For Mount Elizabeth Novena on Irrawaddy Road, the nearest station is Novena MRT (NS20), a short walk away. For Mount Elizabeth Orchard, use Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14) on Orchard Road. Mount Alvernia, off Thomson Road, is best reached by taxi or ride-hailing, with Marymount or Novena MRT as the nearest rail options followed by a bus or short ride.
- By MRT: Novena for Mount Elizabeth Novena; Orchard for Mount Elizabeth Orchard; Marymount or Novena plus a connection for Mount Alvernia.
- By bus: Irrawaddy Road, Orchard Road and Thomson Road are all served by multiple routes; check your app for the closest stop.
- By car or taxi: taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is available at each centre, and all have paid visitor carparks.
Confirm which site your appointment is at when you book, as Dr Kuo works across more than one location.
What reconstructive and functional urology covers
Dr Kuo’s focus is functional and female urology, including urinary incontinence and overactive bladder, as well as reconstructive and adolescent urology. Functional urology addresses how the bladder and lower urinary tract work rather than only their structure, covering urgency, frequency, leakage and difficulty emptying. Female urology gives particular attention to conditions more common in women, including stress and urge incontinence and pelvic floor problems. Urodynamics, a key part of her training, is the set of tests that measure bladder pressure and flow to understand exactly why symptoms occur. Reconstructive urology repairs or rebuilds parts of the urinary tract affected by injury, previous surgery or congenital differences, and adolescent urology bridges the care of young people moving from childhood into adult services. Her fellowship training in female urology, urodynamics and reconstructive urology in the United Kingdom, including work at a spinal injuries unit, underpins this functional focus, where the priority is to understand exactly how the bladder is behaving before settling on a treatment. Many bladder symptoms are distressing without being dangerous, and a great deal can be done to improve them, but getting the diagnosis right matters because urgency, frequency, leakage and difficulty emptying can each have several different underlying causes that respond to different treatments. Care is generally stepped, beginning with the simplest measures and moving to procedures or surgery only when these are needed.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit begins with a detailed history of your urinary symptoms, how they affect daily life, your fluid intake, and your medical, surgical and, where relevant, obstetric background. A focused physical examination is usually performed. Investigations are common in this field and may include a urine test, a bladder scan to measure how well you empty, a frequency-volume chart kept at home, and urodynamic studies to assess bladder function in detail. Imaging may be arranged where appropriate. The urologist will explain the likely cause of your symptoms and discuss options, which can range from lifestyle and pelvic floor measures through medication to procedures or surgery, depending on the diagnosis and your preferences.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Previous records, operation notes and any prior scans or test results.
- A list of all current medications and supplements, with doses.
- A bladder diary if you can keep one, noting fluids in, how often you pass urine and any leaks over a few days.
- A written note of your symptoms, when they began and how they affect daily life.
- Your questions, written down.
After your consultation and follow-up
After the visit you will usually have a plan and, where tests were arranged, a follow-up to discuss the results. Many bladder conditions are managed first with conservative measures such as fluid adjustment, pelvic floor exercises and medication, with review to check progress. If a procedure or surgery is recommended, the urologist will explain what it involves, the likely recovery and the alternatives. Continuity of care matters, as bladder symptoms often need fine-tuning over time. A second opinion can be sought at any time. Seek urgent help if you cannot pass urine at all, have a high fever with loin pain, or see significant blood in the urine with clots.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private specialist, Dr Kuo does not generally require a referral, though a GP or polyclinic letter can help with continuity and may be needed for subsidies at public clinics. Consultations are usually paid out of pocket. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply to eligible procedures within set limits, while routine consultations are typically not covered. Confirm current fees and what is claimable with the clinic before your appointment.
Common questions
What is urodynamics?
It is a set of tests that measure bladder pressure and urine flow to work out exactly why you have symptoms such as leakage or difficulty emptying.
Is urinary incontinence treatable?
Yes. Many people improve with pelvic floor exercises, fluid and lifestyle changes and medication, and procedures are available when these are not enough.
Do men also have functional bladder problems?
Yes. While female urology is a particular focus, functional and reconstructive urology applies to both women and men.
Will I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Many conditions are managed without surgery; an operation is considered when simpler measures have not given enough benefit.
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Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of urologists in Singapore and our shortlist of urology clinics.
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