Kin Mun Clinic
Toa Payoh
21+ years in business
7 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- MOH licensed
- CHAS clinic
Dermatologists in Singapore: 53 dermatologists, typically 14 years in business
Updated October 2026How we rank
A dermatologist in Singapore is a doctor accredited as a dermatology specialist by the Singapore Medical Council. You can check this on MOH's professional register. Many 'skin' and aesthetic clinics are run by GPs, which is legal, but they are not dermatologists. For eczema, psoriasis, suspicious moles or severe acne, see an accredited specialist.
9 of the best-documented dermatologists in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
K B Lim Skin Clinic
Tanglin
28+ years in business
1 min walk from Napier MRT
LL Cheong Skin & Laser Clinic
Somerset
19+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
Joyce Lim Skin & Laser Clinic
Somerset
20+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
Loke Skin Clinic
Novena
49+ years in business
1 min walk from Novena MRT
Thomson Specialist Skin Centre
Novena
14+ years in business
1 min walk from Novena MRT
J Laser and Aesthetics Clinic
Novena
13+ years in business
1 min walk from Novena MRT
About Dermatology
Jalan Besar
Since 2021
1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
Dermatology, Allergy & Surgery Clinic
Orchard
Since 2023
2 min walk from Orchard MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Kin Mun Clinic
- Area
- Toa Payoh
- MRT
- 7 min · Toa Payoh
- In business
- 21 yrs
- K B Lim Skin Clinic
- Area
- Tanglin
- MRT
- 1 min · Napier
- In business
- 28 yrs
- LL Cheong Skin & Laser Clinic
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 4 min · Orchard
- In business
- 19 yrs
- Joyce Lim Skin & Laser Clinic
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 4 min · Orchard
- In business
- 20 yrs
- Loke Skin Clinic
- Area
- Novena
- MRT
- 1 min · Novena
- In business
- 49 yrs
- Thomson Specialist Skin Centre
- Area
- Novena
- MRT
- 1 min · Novena
- In business
- 14 yrs
- J Laser and Aesthetics Clinic
- Area
- Novena
- MRT
- 1 min · Novena
- In business
- 13 yrs
- About Dermatology
- Area
- Jalan Besar
- MRT
- 1 min · Farrer Park
- In business
- 5 yrs
| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin Mun Clinic | Toa Payoh | 7 min · Toa Payoh | 21 yrs |
| K B Lim Skin Clinic | Tanglin | 1 min · Napier | 28 yrs |
| LL Cheong Skin & Laser Clinic | Somerset | 4 min · Orchard | 19 yrs |
| Joyce Lim Skin & Laser Clinic | Somerset | 4 min · Orchard | 20 yrs |
| Loke Skin Clinic | Novena | 1 min · Novena | 49 yrs |
| Thomson Specialist Skin Centre | Novena | 1 min · Novena | 14 yrs |
| J Laser and Aesthetics Clinic | Novena | 1 min · Novena | 13 yrs |
| About Dermatology | Jalan Besar | 1 min · Farrer Park | 5 yrs |
What licence should a dermatologist have?
Specialist registration (dermatology)
Singapore Medical Council · Required by law
Only doctors on SMC's Register of Specialists for dermatology may call themselves dermatologists. The MOH register shows each doctor's specialty.
Check the official registerOutpatient Medical Service licence
Ministry of Health (Healthcare Services Act) · Required by law
The clinic must be MOH-licensed.
How to choose a dermatologist
- Search the doctor on MOH's Professional Registration System and confirm 'Dermatology' appears as their specialty.
- For medical skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, chronic hives or skin cancer checks, go to a dermatologist rather than an aesthetic clinic.
- For subsidised specialist care at public institutions, start with a polyclinic or CHAS GP, who can refer you.
- Ask what the consultation fee covers and what any procedures, biopsies or creams will cost.
Red flags
- A doctor described as a 'skin specialist' or 'aesthetic specialist' who is not on SMC's specialist register for dermatology.
- Before-and-after photos or testimonials in the clinic's ads, which SMC's Ethical Code prohibits.
- Pressure to buy cosmetic packages when you came in for a medical skin problem.
Questions about dermatologists in Singapore
How do I check if a doctor is a real dermatologist?
Search the doctor's name on MOH's Professional Registration System (Singapore Medical Council). Doctors accredited as specialists show their specialty, such as dermatology. Aesthetic medicine is not a recognised specialty, so a doctor whose clinic offers skin treatments is not necessarily a dermatologist.
Do I need a referral to see a dermatologist?
For a private dermatologist you can usually book directly, though some insurers want a GP referral before paying claims. For subsidised rates at public institutions, you generally need a referral from a polyclinic or CHAS GP. Ask the GP to include your history and any treatments already tried.
Should I see a dermatologist or an aesthetic clinic for acne?
For persistent, scarring or severe acne, see a dermatologist, who can prescribe and monitor stronger medicines. Aesthetic clinics often focus on cosmetic procedures such as peels and lasers. Whoever you see, check they are an SMC-registered doctor and ask what evidence supports the treatment for your skin.
How many dermatologists are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 53 dermatologists in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Orchard (17). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.