Genetics
Our Genetics Service specialises in care for families and individuals of all ages who have or are at risk of a genetic disorder or birth defect. We extend comprehensive clinical services for the detection of genetic conditions and risk of birth defects, medical care for children with genetic disorders, as well as counselling for patients and their families diagnosed with genetic conditions.
Range of Services
- Genetic Counselling
- Biochemical Genetics Services
- Screening and counselling for Thalassaemia
- Diagnosis and Counselling for Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Dysmorphology (Congenital Abnormalities / Birth Defects)
- Prenatal Counselling
- Molecular Genetic Testing
DNA Laboratory
Our DNA laboratory offers services for DNA testing and the diagnosis of chromosome problems.
Accredited with SAC-SINGLAS, the laboratory carries out DNA testing for conditions such as thalassaemia, Fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, myotonic dystrophy, Huntington's disease, spinocerebellar atrophy, Prader-Willi syndrome & Angelman syndrome.
For more information about DNA Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, please click here.
Our Experts
| Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
| Dr Angeline Lai Hwei Meeng |
Head & Senior Consultant |
MBBS, MRCP (Paeds)(UK) |
| Prof Ivy Ng Swee Lian |
Senior Consultant & SingHealth Group Chief Executive Officer |
MBBS, M Med (Paeds), FRCP (Edin),
FRCPCH (London), FAMS |
| Dr Tan Ee Shien |
Consultant |
MBBS, MRCPCH (UK) |
| Dr Saumya Shekhar Jamuar |
Associate Consultant |
MBBS, MRCPCH (UK) |
| Dr Teo Siak Hong |
Visiting Consultant |
MBBS, M Med (Paeds), FAMS |