The Subsidised Clinics are partly funded by the government, enabling us to provide specialised dermatological treatments to patients at a subsidised rate.

Subsidies are available only to eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who are referred by doctors from:

• Subsidised clinics/wards of a public health institution

• CHAS Clinics (for CHAS cardholders)

• Polyclinics

   

​In line with the appropriate use of government healthcare subsidies, subsidy is only applicable for basic medical care and does not include conditions for non-medical or cosmetic procedures.

Medical conditions are those which if left untreated may lead to more severe complications. However, patients with non-medical diagnoses which may be left alone without severe adverse medical consequences, and whose treatments are deemed as cosmetic procedures, will not qualify for subsidised treatment even if with a valid referral letter from the above medical sites.

More information on non-medical conditions / cosmetic procedures can be found here: FAQ | National Skin Centre - NSC (categories > cosmetic procedures)

Referral Process

The referral process ensures that patients receive the most appropriate level of treatment as most of the common skin conditions can be adequately handled by the doctors in the polyclinics at nominal fees.

Please note that the first NSC consultation appointment at the subsidised clinics will have to be made and confirmed by the referring institution on behalf of the patient. There is usually a waiting time for our subsidised consultation appointments.​

All subsidised patients are reviewed by a consultant dermatologist during their first visit. This system ensures that all subsidised patients receive the most appropriate medical care by a senior and experienced dermatologist.

Patients may not be attended to by the same doctor for every visit. Should the patient request for their preferred doctor, they may do so with the understanding that they will be charged as a non-subsidised patient.

Should you wish to have a better understanding about our patient flow at the different clinics, please click on the following link.

The non-subsidised clinics offer personalised service to patients, while retaining the same quality of care delivered to patients in the subsidised clinics.

Non-subsidised patients can either indicate their preference for doctors, or be seen by specific consultants that are referred by their private practitioners. Foreigners (non-citizens) and patients with non-medical (aesthetic) conditions fall under the non-subsidised category. 

If your preferred doctor is unavailable due to unforseen circumstances, another doctor will be assigned to you. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and your appointment may be rescheduled, if preferred. ​​