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Autoimmunity and Rheumatology Centre


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Singapore General Hospital, Block 5, Level 1
Brown Zone​


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65 3214377
(for appointments )
 
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The Autoimmunity and Rheumatology Centre (ARC) of the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) aims to improve care for patients with autoimmune and rheumatological disorders by synergizing Clinical Service, Education and Research.

The ARC is anchored by the SGH Department of Rheumatology and Immunology with support from various clinical Departments, Nursing and Allied Health Divisions and other Departments in SGH.

In 2017, SGH Department of Rheumatology and Immunology was awarded the Centre of Excellence (2017) by the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) for our work in research, training, education and patient care, a recognition of the work of our passionate team of doctors. 

SGH Rheumatology and Immunology: Rising to the Pinnacle of Rheumatology Research & Education for the best clinical care


Definition of 'Autoimmunity' and 'Rheumatology' 


Autoimmunity
is a term used in medicine to describe conditions in which the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune disorders may affect any part of the body, including the joints, skin and internal organs such as the kidneys and the brain. Autoimmune disorders include:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, inflammatory myositis and systemic vasculitis.
Rheumatology is a subspecialty in...

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What do Autoimmunity and Rheumatology mean?

Autoimmunity is a term used in medicine to describe conditions in which the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune disorders may affect any part of the body, including the joints, skin and internal organs such as the kidneys and the brain. Autoimmune disorders include: 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, inflammatory myositis and systemic vasculitis.
Rheumatology is a subspecialty in Internal Medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the joints and soft tissues. 


Our Care Team

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Ng Chin Teck Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Ng Chin Teck

Head & Senior Consultant

​BA, MBBCh, MRCP(London), MD, FRCP(Glasgow), FAMS (Rheumatology)

Clinical Interests: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Andrea Low Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Andrea Low

Senior Consultant

​BmedSci (UK), BMBS (UK), MRCP (UK), FAMS (Rheumatology), MCI

Clinical Interests: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)

Cassandra Hong Dr

Dr Cassandra Hong

Senior Consultant

​MBChB (Edin), MRCP (London), MRCP (Rheumatology), MSc in Rheumatology (King’s College London)

Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), Psoriatic Arthritis

Chew Li-Ching Dr

Dr Chew Li-Ching

Senior Consultant

​BMed. Sci. (UK), BMBS (UK), MRCP (London), FRCP (London), FAMS (Rheumatology)

Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jon Yoong Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Jon Yoong

Senior Consultant

​MB ChB, MRCP (London), FRCP (Edin)

Clinical Interests: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Julian  Thumboo Prof

Prof Julian Thumboo

Senior Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), M Med (Int Med), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FAMS (Rheumatology)

Clinical Interests: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Katy Leung Ying Ying Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Katy Leung Ying Ying

Senior Consultant

MB.ChB, MRCP (UK), FHKAM (Med), FAMS (Rheumatology), Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.)

Clinical Interests: Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Poh Yih Jia Dr

Dr Poh Yih Jia

Senior Consultant

​MBChB, FRACP

Clinical Interests: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatic Diseases in Pregnancy

Sue-Ann Ng Dr

Dr Sue-Ann Ng

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, BSc (Med), MRCP(UK)

Clinical Interests: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)

Tan York Kiat Dr

Dr Tan York Kiat

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Int Med), FRCP (UK)

Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Last updated on 22 Jul 2024