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Private paediatric specialist consultations in Singapore typically run S$120–250 for a first visit and S$80–180 for follow-up reviews. Families who arrive via a polyclinic or GP referral letter to a public hospital's Specialist Outpatient Clinic (SOC) pay S$30–80 after subsidy for Singapore Citizens, though waiting times for non-urgent SOC appointments can run four to twelve weeks; Mount Alvernia Hospital is a private facility, so the direct private rate is the relevant benchmark here. Investigations billed on top of the consultation fee commonly include blood panels (S$60–200), X-rays (S$80–150), ultrasound (S$150–400), and neuroimaging such as CT or MRI (S$400–1,800). Prescriptions and follow-up reviews are billed separately. GST applies on private medical services. For any planned procedure, ask the clinic for a written financial counselling estimate that itemises the insurance payout, MediSave withdrawal, and out-of-pocket portion before committing. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate private clinic holds an MOH Healthcare Services Licence issued under the Healthcare Services Act — verifiable on the MOH licensee directory by clinic name and address. No licence appears in this listing's data, so parents are advised to confirm the clinic licence directly with the centre or via the MOH directory before booking. Every practising doctor in Singapore is listed on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) public register at smc.gov.sg — search by name to confirm current registration status, specialist accreditation (in this case, Paediatric Medicine or Paediatric Neurology), and any disciplinary history. For neuroscience-related consultations, also ask whether the consulting doctor holds a fellowship with the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS) in the relevant specialism, as this signals completion of formal subspecialty training beyond basic SMC registration. Confirm both the clinic licence and the named doctor's SMC entry before attending.

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life cover most private specialist consultations, day surgery, and inpatient stays, subject to the plan's deductible, co-insurance, and rider rules. For any planned procedure, request a Letter of Guarantee from your insurer before the appointment to avoid claim disputes after the fact. MediSave can be used for outpatient consultations under the MediSave 500/700 withdrawal limits — S$500 per year for general outpatient use, S$700 per year under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) for listed chronic conditions including selected childhood neurological and developmental conditions. For children under the National Childhood Immunisation Programme (NIP), confirm whether the clinic administers NIP vaccinations and whether these are claimable under MediSave or covered by your IP. For any planned investigation or procedure, request a written financial counselling session at the clinic — the estimate should clearly separate the insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and remaining out-of-pocket amount. Skipping this step is the most common reason families are surprised by their final bill.