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Kidney Diseases (Nephrology)

Our Nephrology Service is a key referral centre in Singapore, managing a large number of wide-ranging kidney diseases among children. These include:

  • Nephrotic Syndrome and various glomerulonephritis
  • Acute pyelonephritis and urinary tract infection
  • Vesicoureteric reflux and reflux nephropathy
  • Glomerular diseases including asymptomatic microhaematuria and proteinuria
  • Voiding problems like frequency/enuresis/incontinence
  • Fluid/electrolyte problems/tubulopathies
  • Acute renal failure with provision for peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

We also offer outpatient consultations for general nephrology problems, voiding problems, lupus nephritis and spina bifida.

We are fully equipped with supportive facilities for the optimal management of patients. These include real-time ultrasound guided renal biopsies with full histopathological reports; detailed imaging and functional studies of the kidneys and the renal tract e.g. DMSA, DTPA, MAG3, uroflowmetry and urodynamic studies.

Range of Services:

  • Clinical nephrology
  • Neonatal nephrology
  • Uronephrology - voiding problems
  • Renal biopsy

Outpatient Clinics:

  • General nephrology Clinic (Monday – Friday)
  • Voiding Problem Clinic (Wednesday)
  • Other referral clinics (by appointment)
    • Lupus nephritis clinic
    • Spina bifida clinic

Our Experts

Name Designation Qualification
A/Prof Chao Sing Ming Head & Senior Consultant MBBS, M Med (Paeds), MRCP (Paeds) (UK), FAMS
Dr Ng Yong Hong Deputy Head, Department of Paediatrics & Consultant MBBS, MRCPCH (UK)
Dr Indra Ganesan Consultant MD, MMed, MRCPCH (UK)
Prof Yap Hui Kim Visiting Consultant * MBBS, M Med (Paeds), MD (Doctor of Medicine), FAMS, FRCP (Edin), FRCPCH

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Location

Level 7, Children's Tower

Telephone

  • +65 6294 4050 (Appointments)

Fax

  • +65 6291 7923