About National University Hospital Paediatrics
National University Hospital Paediatrics is a public hospital paediatric department located at 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074, serving families islandwide. KakiList has verified the operating details and contact channel. The department carries a 2.4/5 rating across 67 Google reviews — a moderate sample, though the score warrants caution and parents are encouraged to read individual reviews in context before attending. No pricing details are displayed; as a public hospital specialist outpatient clinic, fees for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are subject to MOH subsidy tiers and will differ materially from private specialist rates.
Parents typically access NUH Paediatrics either through a polyclinic or GP referral letter, which routes the child into a subsidised Specialist Outpatient Clinic appointment at S$30–80 after subsidy (with typical non-urgent waits of 4–12 weeks), or via a self-referred private consultation at standard specialist rates of S$120–250 for the first visit. The department covers a broad range of paediatric subspecialties including developmental paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric cardiology, paediatric gastroenterology, oncology, and neurology, among others. Investigations such as blood panels, X-rays, and specialist scans are billed separately. Parents with Integrated Shield Plan coverage should confirm pre-authorisation requirements with their insurer ahead of any planned procedure, and a written financial counselling estimate splitting insurance, MediSave, and out-of-pocket portions should be requested before any day surgery or procedure.
To make an appointment, contact NUH Paediatrics directly by phone, WhatsApp, or the online form, and have your child's polyclinic or GP referral letter ready if you are seeking the subsidised pathway.
Verify the attending doctor's name on the Singapore Medical Council register and confirm the clinic's MOH Healthcare Services Licence before booking, and for any planned procedure request a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions before paying any deposit.
Its a good experience when i visited on Sat morning. My baby got a high lasting fever. The staff here is nice and professional. Waiting time very short, Not like other comments said (maybe we are lucky), Dr Mark very nice and helpful!! 👍🏻
Apprehensive to head down here on a Saturday morning when read about the negative reviews but we didnt have much choice when the GP was unable to remove the toy lodged in our toddler's nostril. We were glad we came down. Staff at registration, nurse assisting pre-checks were compassionate and professional. Doctor Roy and other staff who assisted us were fantastic with our kid and we were able to get the toy out of his nostril smoothly. We were done with the whole process in less than an hour.
I’m not sure what all the bad reviews are about. Waiting room was half full but we got seen in less than 5 minutes and it was always less than 5 minutes between each step, except for getting x-ray results. Fandi at the front desk was very helpful
16 months old infant have to wait for 3 hours before they can have medication to stop vomitting. 0 patients waiting still need to take so long.
Waiting time is ridiculously long , male Chinese staff in specs at registration is taking his own sweet time . Waited 1 hour plus for registration and still not our turn , then have to wait for Triage before we can even see doc.
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No specific pricing is displayed for this listing. As a public hospital specialist department, fees depend on the patient's citizenship status and the subsidy tier elected. Singapore Citizens seen through a polyclinic or GP referral at a subsidised Specialist Outpatient Clinic appointment typically pay S$30–80 per visit after MOH subsidy; self-referred private consultations sit closer to the S$120–250 private specialist range for a first consultation and S$80–180 for follow-ups. Investigations billed on top of the consultation include blood panels (S$60–200), X-rays (S$80–150), ultrasounds (S$150–400), and MRI or CT scans (S$400–1,800). Any planned procedure or day surgery should be accompanied by a written financial counselling estimate itemising insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket costs. GST applies on private-rate medical services. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →
NUH is a public hospital operating under the National University Health System (NUHS) and is subject to MOH regulation under the Healthcare Services Act. No MOH Healthcare Services Licence or Singapore Medical Council (SMC) registration details appear in this KakiList listing, so parents should verify the attending consultant's registration directly on the SMC public register at smc.gov.sg — search by name to confirm registration status, specialist accreditation in Paediatric Medicine, and any disciplinary history. For subspecialists (e.g. paediatric cardiologists, paediatric oncologists), a Royal College or Academy of Medicine Singapore fellowship is the additional meaningful credential. For the National Childhood Immunisation Programme (NIP) schedule and developmental milestone assessments, NUH Paediatrics follows MOH-issued guidelines. Parents attending for developmental concerns should bring previous assessment reports or referral letters from the child's GP or polyclinic.
Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life can cover specialist consultations, day surgery, and inpatient stays subject to the plan's deductible, co-insurance, and rider rules. For any planned procedure, request pre-authorisation and a Letter of Guarantee from your IP insurer before the procedure date to avoid post-treatment claim disputes. MediSave can be used under the MediSave 500/700 outpatient withdrawal limits (S$500 per year for general outpatient, S$700 per year under the Chronic Disease Management Programme for listed conditions). For children requiring ongoing specialist management, ask the paediatric team whether the condition qualifies under CDMP, which broadens MediSave access for outpatient treatment. For any planned procedure, request a written financial counselling estimate at the clinic that splits the insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portion clearly. Skipping this step is the most common source of unexpected final bills.
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