Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), established in 1844 as a Pauper's Hospital, has evolved into one of Singapore's largest and most comprehensive acute care hospitals. Located on Jalan Tan Tock Seng in the Novena area of central Singapore, TTSH operates approximately 1,700 beds and is JCI accredited. As a flagship hospital of the National Healthcare Group (NHG), TTSH provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical services and serves as the national referral center for several key specialties including infectious diseases and rehabilitation medicine. Cardiac Sciences at TTSH provide comprehensive cardiovascular care including interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department manages acute coronary syndromes, structural heart diseases, arrhythmias, heart failure, and preventive cardiology. The hospital's cardiac catheterization laboratory performs coronary angioplasty, stenting, and other interventional procedures. Oncology at TTSH provides medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, surgical oncology, and cancer screening programs. The hospital works closely with the National Cancer Centre Singapore for radiation therapy and specialized cancer services, ensuring that patients have access to the full range of cancer treatments. Neurosciences benefit from TTSH's association with the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), which has a campus at TTSH. Services include neurology for stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuroimmunological conditions, as well as neurosurgery for brain and spinal disorders. The hospital's Stroke Service is one of Singapore's busiest, providing 24-hour acute stroke management. Orthopedics at TTSH covers joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, spine surgery, and trauma management. The department manages a high volume of complex fractures and musculoskeletal injuries, supported by advanced imaging and surgical technology. The hospital's central location and 24-hour emergency department make it a major trauma receiving center. Gastroenterology provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, and management of gastrointestinal diseases. The department performs advanced procedures including EUS, ERCP, and capsule endoscopy. Rehabilitation at TTSH is nationally distinguished, with the hospital housing one of Singapore's largest and most comprehensive rehabilitation centers. Services include neurological rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury, orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and amputee rehabilitation. The rehabilitation team includes physiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and clinical psychologists. Dermatology at TTSH is managed through the National Skin Centre, Singapore's dedicated national center for skin diseases. Services include management of eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, skin cancers, hair and nail disorders, and sexual health conditions. Ophthalmology covers cataract surgery, retinal diseases, glaucoma, corneal conditions, and oculoplastic surgery. Rheumatology provides comprehensive management of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, and vasculitis. Geriatrics at TTSH is one of Singapore's most developed, with specialized services for elderly patients including comprehensive geriatric assessment, falls prevention, dementia care, and geriatric rehabilitation. TTSH International Patient Service provides multilingual support and care coordination for overseas patients. As a public hospital, TTSH offers highly competitive pricing that represents outstanding value for the quality of care delivered. The hospital's Novena location provides easy access to the Novena MRT station and nearby hotels, making it convenient for international medical travelers. Singapore's safety, cleanliness, and multicultural environment provide an ideal setting for medical treatment and recovery.