The Division of Infectious Diseases provides comprehensive care and management of patients with infectious diseases of varying complexity. Our team comprises qualified specialists that are well supported by other healthcare professionals, and are committed to deliver tailored and evidence-based treatment plans to patients, aiming to restore their health and overall well-being.
We also steer the hospital epidemiology, and infection prevention and control programs including antimicrobial stewardship, and are heavily involved in preventing the transmission of multidrug resistant organisms and ensuring that this critical aspect of patient safety is well-managed.
Conditions
- Community acquired infections
- Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections
- Bloodstream infections
- Chronic infections such as tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
- Healthcare associated infections, including infections with multidrug resistant organisms
- Post-surgical infections and orthopaedic infections, including implant infections
- Infections associated with medical devices and procedures
- Infections related to compromised immunity
- Fever of unknown origin
- Fever in returning travellers
- Specialist Consultations (Inpatient and Outpatient): We conduct thorough evaluations and comprehensive examinations to diagnose the nature and extent of infections and develop an optimal and personalised treatment plan for every patient. We offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including antiviral or antibiotic medications, immunotherapy, vaccinations, and lifestyle modifications, all aimed at achieving optimal outcomes in resolving the infectious disease and preventing its spread to the patient's family and community.
- Prevention and Education: In addition to treating infectious diseases, we offer individualised education on infection prevention, vaccine counselling, and wholistic guidance on maintaining overall wellness to reduce the risk of future infections.
- Preparedness and Outbreak Response: Our team is well equipped to respond and contribute to infectious disease emergencies of various scale, providing not only clinical expertise but also training, education and public health response support across an institutional as well as national level.
Dr Louisa Sun Jin
| Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital Specialty: Infectious Diseases Clinical Programme: FAST and Chronic Programme, Alexandra Hospital
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Dr Tham Sai Meng
| Associate Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital
Specialty: Infectious Diseases Clinical Programme: FAST and Chronic Programme, Alexandra Hospital
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Phone: +65 64722000
Location: Zone B, B02-02, Clinic J, Integrated Care Clinic
Operating Hours: 8.30am to 6.00pm (Mondays to Fridays)
Email: AH_ICareClinic@nuhs.edu.sg