Infectious Diseases

2024/07/09

The Division of Infectious Diseases provides comprehensive care and management of patients with infectious diseases of varying complexity. Our team comprises qualified specialists that are well supported by other healthcare professionals, and are committed to deliver tailored and evidence-based treatment plans to patients, aiming to restore their health and overall well-being.

We also steer the hospital epidemiology, and infection prevention and control programs including antimicrobial stewardship, and are heavily involved in preventing the transmission of multidrug resistant organisms and ensuring that this critical aspect of patient safety is well-managed.

Conditions

Community acquired infections
Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections
Bloodstream infections
Chronic infections such as tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
Healthcare associated infections, including infections with multidrug resistant organisms
Post-surgical infections and orthopaedic infections, including implant infections
Infections associated with medical devices and procedures
Infections related to compromised immunity
Fever of unknown origin
Fever in returning travellers

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Services

Specialist Consultations (Inpatient and Outpatient): We conduct thorough evaluations and comprehensive examinations to diagnose the nature and extent of infections and develop an optimal and personalised treatment plan for every patient. We offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including antiviral or antibiotic medications, immunotherapy, vaccinations, and lifestyle modifications, all aimed at achieving optimal outcomes in resolving the infectious disease and preventing its spread to the patient's family and community.
Prevention and Education: In addition to treating infectious diseases, we offer individualised education on infection prevention, vaccine counselling, and wholistic guidance on maintaining overall wellness to reduce the risk of future infections.
Preparedness and Outbreak Response: Our team is well equipped to respond and contribute to infectious disease emergencies of various scale, providing not only clinical expertise but also training, education and public health response support across an institutional as well as national level.

Our Team

Dr Louisa Sun Jin

Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital

Specialty: Infectious Diseases

Clinical Programme: FAST and Chronic Programme, Alexandra Hospital

Dr Tham Sai Meng

Associate Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital

Specialty: Infectious Diseases

Clinical Programme: FAST and Chronic Programme, Alexandra Hospital

Phone: +65 64722000

Location: Zone B, B02-02, Clinic J, Integrated Care Clinic

Operating Hours: 8.30am to 6.00pm (Mondays to Fridays)

Email: [email protected]