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5 Best Pediatricians in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Picking a pediatrician in Singapore usually happens twice: once calmly before the baby arrives, and once in a panic when a fever spikes at midnight. The clinics on this page carry 1,089 Google reviews between them, ratings running from 4.1 to 4.9, and that spread matters more here than in most specialties since a few of these practices lean urgent-care rather than ongoing pediatric relationships.

Short answer: Dr Janice Paediatric Centre leads on volume with 451 reviews at 4.7 stars, with parents describing consistent care from birth through developmental checks. Bone Island Children's Clinic holds the highest rating at 4.9, though it specializes in pediatric orthopedics specifically rather than general pediatrics. For general newborn and childhood care, expect ongoing well-baby visits alongside occasional urgent-care needs.
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How Singapore's Top Pediatricians Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dr Janice Paediatric Centre 4.7 451 General pediatrics & newborn care View ›
2 Dr Christina Ong- Paediatric & Adolescent Clinic (Gastroenterology, Liver & Nutrition) 4.6 152 Pediatric gastroenterology View ›
3 Bone Island Children's Clinic @ Mount Alvernia (Dr Lam Kai Yet) 4.9 97 Pediatric orthopedics View ›
4 Thomson Paediatric Centre (TMC #01-03) - Dr Eugene Han & Dr Tan Kuan Yang (康盛儿科诊所) 4.3 172 General pediatrics with in-house specialists View ›
5 Thomson Medical 24-Hour Urgent Care – Walk-In Clinic & Paediatric Centre 4.1 217 24-hour urgent pediatric care View ›
5 Best Pediatricians in Singapore (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Dr Janice Paediatric Centre logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr Janice Paediatric Centre

4.7451 Google reviews

Dr Janice Paediatric Centre, run by Dr Wong Tzen Yuen Janice, operates out of Royal Square on Irrawaddy Road as part of SW Medical Group. Parents describe being assigned to her at the hospital following delivery and continuing care through developmental milestones and childhood illnesses. Reviews span newborn checks through school-age visits, suggesting a practice built for long-term family relationships rather than one-off visits.

What people praise

  • Most-reviewed pediatrician on this list by a wide margin
  • Parents describe clear guidance on developmental milestones
  • Praised for gentle, thorough handling of newborns and infants
  • Many families stay with the same doctor across multiple children

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers mention longer wait times and feeling rushed during busy periods
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume451 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The safest default for ongoing pediatric care given the volume of long-term parent relationships reflected in reviews, from newborn through school age.

101 Irrawaddy Rd, #14-07 Royal Square, Singapore 329565

Dr Christina Ong- Paediatric & Adolescent Clinic (Gastroenterology, Liver & Nutrition) logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr Christina Ong- Paediatric & Adolescent Clinic (Gastroenterology, Liver & Nutrition)

4.6152 Google reviews

Dr Christina Ong runs a specialist pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics clinic at Mount Elizabeth, with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Beyond general childhood conditions, her practice specifically treats gastrointestinal, liver, and nutrition issues in children, including performing endoscopic procedures when needed. Reviewers describe her as the pediatrician for all of their children over multiple years.

What people praise

  • Specialist expertise in pediatric gastroenterology beyond general care
  • Parents describe her as patient and thorough, never rushing consultations
  • Trusted with multiple children in the same family across years
  • Clinic includes a play area to help ease children before appointments

Worth knowing

  • Front-desk communication was flagged as a problem by at least one parent
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume152 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling specifically if your child has a digestive, liver, or nutrition issue alongside general pediatric needs.

38 Irrawaddy Road #07-53 Mount Elizabeth, 38 Irrawaddy Rd, #07-53 Specialist Centre, 329563

Bone Island Children's Clinic @ Mount Alvernia (Dr Lam Kai Yet) logo
#3🕑 Open 3 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bone Island Children's Clinic @ Mount Alvernia (Dr Lam Kai Yet)

4.997 Google reviews

Bone Island Children's Clinic at Mount Alvernia, run by Dr Lam Kai Yet, is a pediatric orthopedic practice treating fractures, sports injuries, limb deformities, and hip and foot conditions in children from newborns through adolescents. It is not a general pediatric practice, but reviewers describe it as the clear choice when a child's injury or bone condition needs a specialist rather than a GP.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.9
  • Reviewers describe a natural, calm way of talking directly to child patients
  • Praised for honest, measured guidance rather than pushing unnecessary treatment
  • Coordinates directly with physiotherapists for recovery

Worth knowing

  • Limited clinic hours, open only a few specific days and time blocks each week
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume97 · 68th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right call specifically for a fracture, sports injury, or bone or joint concern, not a substitute for a general pediatrician for everyday checkups.

820 Thomson Road #02-02 Mount Alvernia Hospital, Medical Centre A, 574623

Thomson Paediatric Centre (TMC #01-03) - Dr Eugene Han & Dr Tan Kuan Yang (康盛儿科诊所) logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Thomson Paediatric Centre (TMC #01-03) - Dr Eugene Han & Dr Tan Kuan Yang (康盛儿科诊所)

4.3172 Google reviews

Thomson Paediatric Centre, with Dr Eugene Han and Dr Tan Kuan Yang among its doctors, is part of Thomson Medical and offers general pediatrics alongside in-house neonatology and pediatric cardiology. It's positioned as a broader children's health hub rather than a single-doctor practice, with multiple pediatricians covering different specialty areas under one roof.

What people praise

  • In-house neonatology and pediatric cardiology beyond general checkups
  • Reviewers describe doctors who explain conditions thoroughly rather than rushing
  • Part of a larger hospital system for escalation if needed

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers report long wait times even with appointments
  • At least one reviewer describes a mismatch between advice given and standard newborn feeding guidance
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume172 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reasonable choice if in-house specialty access matters to you, though the wait-time pattern in reviews is worth planning around.

339 Thomson Rd, #01-03 Thomson Medical Centre, Singapore 307677

Thomson Medical 24-Hour Urgent Care – Walk-In Clinic & Paediatric Centre logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Thomson Medical 24-Hour Urgent Care – Walk-In Clinic & Paediatric Centre

4.1217 Google reviews

Thomson Medical 24-Hour Urgent Care Centre, located in Novena, provides round-the-clock care for non-life-threatening pediatric and family conditions including minor injuries, fractures, and stitches, with no appointment needed. It functions as urgent care rather than an ongoing pediatric relationship, useful specifically for after-hours situations that can't wait for a regular clinic to open.

What people praise

  • Genuinely open 24 hours with no appointment required
  • Reviewers describe efficient handling of stitches and minor injuries in young children
  • Equipped for minor surgical procedures on-site

Worth knowing

  • Wait times can run long during busy periods, per multiple reviewers
  • Pricing runs higher than a standard clinic visit, which reviewers note is expected for after-hours care
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume217 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Keep this one in your contacts for genuine after-hours emergencies rather than as your child's regular pediatrician.

339 Thomson Rd, Level 1, #1-01 Thomson Medical Centre, Singapore 307677

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the practice’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many parents have rated them, ranked against other Singapore pediatric practices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on hundreds of reviews carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently parents are still leaving reviews. No practice can pay to change these numbers.

What does a pediatrician visit cost in Singapore? (2026)

Pediatric consultation costs in Singapore vary by whether you’re at a general clinic, a specialist practice, or a hospital-based urgent care center, and whether the visit is subsidized under a national health scheme or paid privately. We don’t have a single trustworthy published rate across these practices, so confirm pricing directly when you call.

Serving Singapore

The clinics above are concentrated around the Novena and Irrawaddy Road medical hub, with easy access from most of central Singapore. If you’re searching for a pediatrician near me for a newborn or ongoing childhood care, confirm clinic hours in advance since several of these practices keep limited weekly schedules.

What to ask before you choose a pediatrician

  • Do you handle general pediatrics, or is this a specialty practice?
  • What are your clinic hours, and is there an after-hours or urgent line?
  • Do you offer routine vaccinations and developmental assessments on-site?
  • What does a standard consultation cost, and how does that change for urgent visits?
  • How do you handle referrals if my child needs a specialist?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these pediatricians?

We started from real pediatric practices in Singapore with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What is the difference between a general pediatrician and a specialist like Bone Island?

A general pediatrician manages everyday childhood health, vaccines, growth, and common illness. A specialist practice like Bone Island focuses on one area, in that case pediatric orthopedics, and works alongside your child’s general pediatrician rather than replacing them.

Where can I take my child for an after-hours emergency in Singapore?

Thomson Medical 24-Hour Urgent Care Centre on this list is open around the clock for non-life-threatening conditions. For anything life-threatening, go to a hospital emergency department.

The bottom line

Dr Janice Paediatric Centre is the safe default for ongoing general pediatric care given its review volume and long-term family relationships, while Bone Island is the specialist to call for a bone or joint injury. Keep the 24-hour urgent care option saved separately for genuine emergencies.

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