Physician Peh Wei Liang William is a registered TCM physician at Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Physician.
His qualifications include a Master of Clinical Investigation from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Medicine in TCM Oncology from Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine, and a Bachelor of Medicine in Chinese Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. His listed clinical areas are TCM internal medicine, TCM oncology and acupuncture and moxibustion.
He also serves as a TCM clinical tutor and clinical mentor within the institution’s training programmes.
Clinical focus
TCM internal medicine.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
Master of Clinical Investigation (NUS); Master of Medicine (TCM Oncology, Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine); Bachelor of Medicine in Chinese Medicine (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine); registered TCM physician.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution (see our clinic listing) — Toa Payoh / Yishun / Novena
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): TCM Practitioners Board-registered TCM physician
Getting to the clinic
Physician Peh Wei Liang William practises with Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution, which runs clinics in Toa Payoh, Yishun and Novena, so your route depends on which branch your appointment is at. For a Toa Payoh clinic, Toa Payoh MRT (NS19) on the North-South Line is the nearest station, with the adjacent bus interchange bringing many services directly into the town centre and taxi drop-off available at the surrounding buildings. For a Novena clinic, Novena MRT (NS20) on the North-South Line is the closest station, with sheltered access to the medical buildings in the area and frequent buses along Thomson Road. For a Yishun clinic, Yishun MRT (NS13) and the adjoining bus interchange serve the town centre, with taxi and ride-hailing drop-off available.
Each of these town centres is well connected, so a bus connection is usually easy. Parking arrangements differ by branch — town-centre and medical buildings generally offer paid visitor parking — so if you are driving, ask which carpark is most convenient. Because the institution operates several locations, confirm the exact branch, address, unit and opening hours with Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution when you book, so you travel to the right site.
What TCM internal medicine covers
Physician Peh Wei Liang William’s listed clinical areas are TCM internal medicine, TCM oncology, and acupuncture and moxibustion. TCM internal medicine is the branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine concerned with the management of chronic and systemic complaints through a TCM diagnosis, typically using herbal medicine and acupuncture. TCM oncology refers to TCM-based supportive care in the context of cancer, used alongside conventional oncological treatment rather than in place of it; the physician’s listed qualifications include a Master of Medicine in TCM Oncology, and he also serves as a clinical tutor and mentor within the institution’s training programmes. Moxibustion is a technique involving the warming of acupuncture points, often used together with acupuncture. Internal medicine in TCM is a broad field, concerned with the body as a whole rather than a single area, and herbal medicine is typically central to it.
Care of this kind is complementary to, not a replacement for, conventional medical care. This is especially important in the cancer setting, where TCM support should sit alongside the care of your oncology team, who should be kept informed of anything you are taking. For any acute, severe or rapidly worsening symptom, conventional medical assessment is the priority.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation usually begins with a detailed discussion of your concerns, general health and history, including any ongoing medical treatment. The physician carries out a TCM assessment, which commonly includes observing the tongue and feeling the pulse, and forms a TCM diagnosis. Treatment may involve herbal medicine, acupuncture or moxibustion, depending on the assessment, with lifestyle advice where relevant. Herbal medicine is often central to internal medicine, and prescriptions are usually tailored to you and reviewed over time. You should feel free to ask what each treatment involves and why it is recommended, and to mention any conventional treatment you are receiving so that care can be coordinated, which is particularly important if you are also under the care of an oncology team.
Preparing for your appointment
To get the most from the visit, it helps to bring:
- Photo identification.
- Any relevant medical records, scans, test results or, if applicable, your oncology treatment details.
- A current list of all medications and supplements, including prescription medicines.
- A written list of your symptoms and questions.
- For chronic or systemic complaints, recent blood results or specialist letters can be useful in giving a full picture.
After your consultation and follow-up
After the session you may be given herbal prescriptions, a course of acupuncture or moxibustion, or advice, with review visits to assess progress and adjust the plan. For chronic and systemic complaints, treatment is often managed over a period of time rather than resolved in a single visit. Keep your medical doctor or oncology team informed if you are also under their care, particularly when combining herbal medicine with prescribed treatment, as coordination matters most in the cancer setting. See a doctor first for any acute or red-flag symptom, and seek urgent medical attention for serious or rapidly worsening problems, which fall outside the scope of TCM.
Booking, referrals and fees
You can usually book directly with the clinic without a referral. TCM consultations and treatments are generally a private, out-of-pocket cost and are not covered by MediSave or MediShield Life, which apply to defined medical procedures. As fees vary by clinic and treatment, confirm current charges directly with Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution when you book.
Common questions
What does TCM internal medicine treat?
It covers the management of chronic and systemic complaints through a TCM diagnosis, typically using herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Can TCM be used during cancer care?
TCM oncology support is used alongside, not instead of, conventional cancer treatment. Keep your oncology team informed of everything you are taking.
What is moxibustion?
It is a TCM technique that involves warming acupuncture points, often used together with acupuncture.
Is a TCM physician a medical doctor?
No. A TCM physician is a TCMPB-registered practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, not a medical doctor, and TCM complements rather than replaces conventional care.
Related guides
See also: our editorial directory of TCM physicians & acupuncturists in Singapore and our shortlist of acupuncture & TCM clinics.
This is an independent, factual profile compiled from the public sources listed above — not a paid listing, advertisement or endorsement. Registered TCM physicians in Singapore are regulated by the TCM Practitioners Board (TCMPB); always verify current registration there and confirm specifics directly with the clinic. A TCM physician is not a medical doctor. This page is general information, not medical advice. See our editorial policy.
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