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GP consultations at private and CHAS-participating clinics in Singapore typically run S$25–60 per visit before subsidies. CHAS cardholders (Blue, Orange, or Merdeka/Pioneer Generation) receive additional subsidies that can reduce out-of-pocket costs to S$0–15 for common acute conditions at enrolled clinics. Patients should confirm whether Etern Medical Fernvale Palm participates in the CHAS scheme directly, as not all private GPs are enrolled. Investigations billed on top of the consultation include blood panels (S$60–200), urine tests, wound dressings, and any prescribed medications. GST applies on private medical services. For any planned investigation or procedure, ask for an itemised estimate that separates consultation, diagnostics, and prescriptions so you can assess MediSave deductibility and insurance coverage clearly. See the full GP & 24-Hour Clinics cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate clinic in Singapore must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence issued under the Healthcare Services Act — this is verifiable on the MOH licensee directory at moh.gov.sg. Every practising doctor must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC); you can search by name at smc.gov.sg to confirm registration status, specialisation, and any disciplinary history. No licences are currently listed for Etern Medical Fernvale Palm in this directory, so patients are encouraged to verify both the clinic licence and the named doctor's SMC entry directly before booking. The 4.8-star rating across 1,028 Google reviews is a strong patient-experience signal, but it does not substitute for regulatory verification. Confirming both MOH and SMC status takes under two minutes online and is the recommended first step before any new GP registration.

MediSave can be used for outpatient consultations under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) for listed conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, stroke, asthma, COPD, and selected mental health conditions, with withdrawal limits of S$500 per year (general outpatient) or S$700 per year (CDMP). Confirm at the clinic whether your condition is listed under CDMP and whether the clinic is enrolled to process MediSave claims — not all GP clinics are CDMP-enrolled. Integrated Shield Plan (IP) outpatient riders may reimburse GP consultation fees subject to the plan's deductible and co-payment terms — check your policy before the visit rather than after. For any investigation or referral to a specialist, ask the clinic to issue a referral letter, which may be required by your insurer or by a public hospital outpatient specialist clinic to access subsidised specialist rates. Skipping the referral and going direct to a private specialist typically costs S$120–250 for a first consultation at full self-pay rates.