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Neurology Overview
The Department of Neurology works closely with the Department of Neurosurgery to care for all patients with neurologic diseases. The range of care provided is organised into a number of patient centred programmes as well as several units which provide specialised Clinical Neuroscience services
Epilepsy Programme
- Optimisation therapy for epilepsy
- Diagnosis and evaluation of seizures and epilepsy
- Evaluation of patients for epilepsy surgery
Stroke Programme
- Providing comprehensive care for patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack from acute stage to rehabilitation, including risk factor evaluation
- Active research on risk factor therapies for stroke
Neuromuscular Programme
- Evaluation and treatment of nerve, neuro-muscular junction and muscle diseases
- Comprehensive neurophysiological support services
Sleep Disorders Programme
- Comprehensive overnight, continuous sleep monitoring. Assessment facilities are used for patients with excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia and abnormal behaviour during sleep, including snoring.
- A multi-disciplinary approach to sleep disorders with one-stop assessment for sleep-related breathing disorders
Neurodegenerative Diseases Programme
- Providing comprehensive management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease) including neuropsychology, neuroimaging, neurochemistry, cell biology and neurogenetics.
Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Programme
- Provides medical and surgical (Pallidotomy, Deep Brain Stimulation) treatment for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
- Provides botulinum toxin treatment for various movement disorders (dystonia, tremor, etc).
Neurodiagnostic Unit
- Conducts electroencephalography, nerve conduction, electromyography, evoked potential responses, magnetic stimulation, carotid duplex ultrasound and transcranial doppler studies for diagnostic and research purposes
Neuropsychology Unit
- Provides neuropsychological assessment, follow-up and intervention for patients with dementia, head injuries or other brain disorders.
Clinical Trials Unit
- Provides support and expertise for the conduct of trials to GCP standards.
Support Groups
- Patient Support Groups for Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy and Stroke.
Epilepsy Clinic
Referral criteria: Fits, spells, fainting
Clinic schedule:
- Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon
- Every Wednesday morning
Memory and Cognitive Disorders Clinic
Referral criteria:
- Dementia
- Behavioural changes
- Memory loss
Clinic schedule: Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon
Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic
Referral criteria:
- Muscles diseases
- Neuropathy
- Limb pains
Clinic schedule: Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Referral criteria:
- Daytime sleepiness
- Snoring
- Insomnia
- Sleep-related movements and behaviour
Clinic schedule: Every Thursday afternoon
TIA/Stroke Clinic
Referral criteria: Transient or persistent focal neurological deficits
Clinic schedule: Every Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon
Botulinum Toxin Clinic
Referral criteria: Dystonia (muscle spasm), tremor, tics and other movement disorders
Clinic schedule: Every Friday morning
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Clinic
Referral criteria: Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (tremor, dystonia, myodonus, chores, etc)
Clinic schedule: Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon
| Staff Members | Sub-Specialty |
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| Unit Head & Senior Consultant |
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Assoc. Prof. Lo Yew Long MBBS, M Med (Int Med), Cert. Clin Neurophysiology, FAMS (Neurology) | Clinical Neurophysiology, General Neurology |
| Senior Consultant |
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| Assoc. Prof. Chang Hui Meng MBBS, MRCP (UK), FAMS (Neurology) | Stroke |
| Prof. Lim Shih Hui MBBS, MRCP (UK), M Med (Int Med), ABCN, FAMS (Neurology), FRCP (Edin), FACP (Hon), MBA | Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology |
| Assoc. Prof. Ratnagopal Pavanni MBBS, M Med (Int Med), FAMS | Epilepsy, Neuro-Otology, Sleep Disorders, Parkinson's Disease |
| Dr. See Siew Ju MBBS, MRCP (UK) | Primary Brain Tumours |
| Assoc. Prof. Tan Eng King MBBS, MRCP (UK), FAMS (Neurology) | Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics |
| Consultant |
|---|
| Dr. Deidre Ann DeSilva MBBS, MRCP (UK) | Stroke |
| Dr. W.S. Shahul HAMEED MBBS, MRCP (UK) | Dementia |
| Dr. Prakash Kumar MBBS (Malaysia), M Med (Int Med) (Malaysia), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FAMS (Neurology) | Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders |
| Dr. Simon Ting Kang Seng MBBS, MRCP (UK) | Behavioral Neurology |
| Associate Consultant |
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| Dr. Mohammed Tauqeer AHMAD MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), M Med (S’pore) | General Neurology |
| Dr. Yip Chun Wai MBBS (Melbourne), MRCP (Int Med) (UK) | General Neurology |
| Registrar |
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| Dr. Tushar Gosavi MBBS, MD, MRCP(UK) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr. Anas Naomi Harun BMed Sci, BMBS, MRCP(UK) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr. Wee Chee Keong MBBS, M.MED, MRCP (UK) (Singapore) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr. Norazieda YASSIN MBChB (UK), MRCP (UK) | Advanced Specialty Training |
Appointments
For an appointment, please call:
6321 4377
Location
Department Office:
Block 1 Level 3
Tel: 6326-5003
Fax: 6220-3321