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Healthcare in Singapore
There are many private and government clinics in Singapore.
Private clinics are located at most housing estates. Hospitalisation is potentially expensive with hospitals requiring an initial deposit of about $3000 to $5000 before admission.
It is highly recommended that students purchase health insurance to cover unforeseen medical circumstances.
Pharmacies
There are medical stores located within HDB estates where medicine such as Panadol, medicated oil, etc for minor ailments can be bought.
Polyclinics/Government Clinics
These are located at various housing estates; the one nearest to SIM is at Clementi Central.
Private Clinics
Private clinics cost $20-$40 per visit and are open from 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 4pm, 7pm to -9pm on weekdays and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays.
Some are open 24 hours but charges are relatively more expensive (double charge after midnight).
Dental Clinics
It is expensive for foreigners visiting either the private and government dental clinics.
Checks and scaling cost $40 and above.
These clinics open Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 5pm, 7pm to 9pm and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Public Hospitals
Alexandra Hospital
378 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159 964
Tel: 6472 2000
Website: www.ah.com.sg
Changi General Hospital
2 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529 889
Tel: 6788 8833
Website: www.cgh.com.sg
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)
90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768 828
Tel: 6555 8000
Website: www.ktph.com.sg
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229 899
Tel: 6293 4044
Website: www.kkh.com.sg
National University Hospital (NUH)
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119 074
Tel: 6779 5555
Website: www.nuh.com.sg
Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
Outram Road, Singapore 169 608
Tel: 6222 3322
Website: www.sgh.com.sg
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308 433
Tel: 6256 6011
Website: www.ttsh.com.sg
Private Hospitals
Gleneagles Hospital
6 Napier Road, Singapore 258 500
Tel: 6473 7222
Website: www.gleneagles.com.sg
Jurong Medical Centre
60 Jurong West Central 3 #01-08, Singapore 648 346
Tel: 6716 2000
Website: www.jmc.com.sg
Mount Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574 623
Tel : 6 347 6688
Website: www.mtalvernia-hospital.org
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228 510
Tel : 6 731 2828
Website: www.memc.com.sg
Parkway East Hospital
321 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427 990
Tel: 6 344 7588
Website: www.parkwayeast.com.sg
Raffles Hospital
585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188 770
Tel: 6311 1111
Website: www.raffleshospital.com
Thomson Medical Centre
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307 677
Tel: 6 256 9494
Website: www.thomsonmedical.com