Division of Endocrinology

2024/06/25

The Division of Endocrinology provides care across the full spectrum of diabetes mellitus and endocrine disorders, including thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal, calcium, bone, and metabolic disorders. We are a tertiary referral centre and our services cover both inpatient and outpatient care. With our multidisciplinary team of doctors and allied health professionals, we are committed to providing quality integrated clinical care.

The Division of Endocrinology provides comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of diabetes mellitus and endocrine disorders. This includes conditions related to the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal glands, as well as calcium, bone, and metabolic disorders. As a tertiary referral centre, our services cover both inpatient and outpatient care. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising doctors and allied health professionals, is committed to delivering integrated and quality clinical care.

Aligned with NUHS’s vision as an Academic Health System, we are actively engaged in research and the education of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical and allied health professionals. Our staff are recognised experts in their fields, contributing to the development of clinical guidelines and practices for the Ministry of Health.

Our research areas are diverse, ranging from large epidemiology programmes to detailed metabolic assessments, cellular and molecular biology, clinical trials and innovative healthcare delivery models. We maintain active collaborations with both international and national universities and institutions, and conduct joint studies with other departments within the National University of Singapore. We aim to transform healthcare with the application of knowledge from our research and to bridge research methodologies into clinical practice.

Recognised as one of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited centres for advanced training in Endocrinology, we have an active overseas fellowship programme recognised regionally. Trainees from this programme have successfully continued their practice in countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Our staff are also active members and contributors to the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine undergraduate medical training and serve as faculty and tutors in the ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency programme.

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Our Team

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Head of Department & Senior Consultant

Adj. Associate Professor Khoo Chin Meng

Emeritus Consultant

Professor Lim Pin

Senior Consultants

Consultants

Associate Consultants

Dr Chin Run Ting
Dr Eng Pei Chia
Dr Wang Kangjie

Senior Residents

Dr Ada Teo Ee Der
Dr Yvette Ang
Dr Lyeann Tan Li Ying
Dr Melissa Leong

Our Services

Our team comprises endocrinologists, advanced practice nurses, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, staff and assistant nurses, podiatrists and medical social workers. Each member is dedicated, skilled and compassionate. We work closely with other related specialties in a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

Inpatient Service

Our inpatient service includes dedicated beds and a consultation service for adults with diabetes mellitus and endocrine disorders.

Outpatient Service

Our outpatient services are offered at the 13b Medicine Clinic. Click here for contact details, operating hours and directions.

Diabetes Clinic

We provide specialised, integrated care for individuals with diabetes mellitus. This includes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy/gestational diabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adulthood, monogenic diabetes, other types of secondary diabetes, insulin pump therapy and complications related to diabetes. Complications screening, including eye and foot assessments, are also available in the outpatient clinic.  

Endocrine Clinic

Individuals with non-diabetes endocrine disorders, including those affecting the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal glands, as well as calcium, bone and metabolic disorders, receive managed in our endocrine clinics.  

Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Clinic

In this clinic, we perform ultrasound-guided FNA biopsy for individuals with thyroid nodules requiring further investigation. This quick, non-invasive bedside procedure obtains cells from the thyroid nodule to determine its nature and the necessity for further treatment.   

Our Resources for Patients

Resources for People Living with Diabetes

Our Education and Training

The NUHS Endocrinology Senior Residency programme provides advanced training in endocrinology. Additionally, we offer a two-year Fellowship programme in general and advanced diabetes and endocrinology. This programme is regularly available to trainees from ASEAN countries and beyond. Under the guidance of our consultants, who are both passionate educators and specialists in various endocrinology subfields, this program follows a comprehensive curriculum. It ensures that trainees become proficient in diagnosing, evaluating and managing a wide range of diabetes and endocrine disorders. Trainees also have the opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary meetings, regional and international conferences and research programmes.

Undergraduate students from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine experience both inpatient and outpatient settings through postings with us. Our educational approach includes lectures, tutorials, workshops and elective postings, offering a diverse learning experience. We also encourage undergraduate medical students to engage in research opportunities within our division. 

For several years, we have been offering clinical attachments for nursing students from the NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. This three-week attachment provides invaluable hands-on experience within our division. 

Inpatient Diabetes Management

We have developed specialised educational modules for inpatient diabetes management, specifically designed for NUH staff. These include the GluCourse and the DM Hyperglycemic Crisis Course, which are case-based and accessible through the NUH Intranet (ABCs of Diabetes & Endocrinology) or via the linksbelow: 

Our Research

The Division of Endocrinology provides comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of diabetes mellitus and endocrine disorders. This includes conditions related to the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal glands, as well as calcium, bone and metabolic disorders. As a tertiary referral centre, our services cover both inpatient and outpatient care. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising doctors and allied health professionals, is committed to delivering integrated and quality clinical care.

Aligned with NUHS’s vision as an Academic Health System, we are actively engaged in research and the education of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical and allied health professionals. Our staff are recognised experts in their fields, contributing to the development of clinical guidelines and practices for the Ministry of Health. 

Our research areas are diverse, ranging from large epidemiology programmes to detailed metabolic assessments, cellular and molecular biology, clinical trials and innovative healthcare delivery models. We maintain active collaborations with both international and national universities and institutions and conduct joint studies with other departments within the National University of Singapore. 

Recognised as one of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited centres for advanced training in Endocrinology, we have an active overseas fellowship programme recognised regionally. Trainees from this programme have successfully continued their practice in countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Our staff are also active members and contributors to the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine undergraduate medical training and serve as faculty and tutors in the ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency programme.

NURTURE

NUH Repository of TissUe and data for Research in Endocrinology

NURTURE is a diabetes biobank, serving as a secure repository for tissue and health data from individuals with diabetes to support research. NURTURE aims to deepen our understanding of diabetes and to develop more effective diagnostic tests and treatments.

Individuals living with diabetes attending outpatient clinics at NUH are welcome to participate.

Participation does not require additional visits beyond regular clinic appointments. Blood and urine samples are collected concurrently with routine tests, and medical data is securely stored within the NUHS system. All samples and data are subject to a stringent evaluation and approval process before being utilised for research, and identifiable personal data is not shared with researchers.

Contributing to NURTURE can help shape a better future for individuals living with diabetes. To learn more or participate, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 90940892.