The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Obesity Centre uses evidence-based approaches to help people with obesity lead a healthier lifestyle and, in the process, achieve sustained weight loss, weight maintenance and improved health.
Overweight and obesity have become serious public health issues worldwide. Research has shown that being overweight or obese increases one’s risk of developing many chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiac diseases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle to achieve meaningful weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of developing these diseases. The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Obesity Centre was formed to bring together healthcare professionals across disciplines to cater to these needs.
ABOUT THE SGH OBESITY CENTRE
The SGH Obesity Centre uses evidence-based integrated approaches to help people with obesity lead a healthier lifestyle and, in the process, achieve sustained weight loss, weight maintenance and improved health for themselves.
The Centre’s multidisciplinary team consists of endocrinologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, specialty nurses and clinical coordinators – all of whom play an important role in holistic patient care.
OUR SERVICES
- Medical Weight Loss
- Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
- Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures
- Allied Health / Lifestyle Interventions
- Bariatric Support Group
SHARED CARE WITH GPs
We welcome the opportunity to co-manage patients with general practitioners (GPs), who remain central to their care.
It is common for patients to see the dietitians, physiotherapists and psychologists at the Centre, while continuing to follow up with their GPs for chronic medical conditions. Patients who have their own GP may also only see the Centre’s endocrinologists once or twice yearly, to check on their weight loss progress.
OBESITY MANAGEMENT Patients MUST have/be: - Willing to commit to at least 12 weeks of obesity treatment
- Motivated to make lifestyle changes and willing to participate in moderately intensive physical activity
- BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m2
OR - BMI ≥ 23.5 kg/m2 with ANY of the comorbid conditions below:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus or impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, history of gestational diabetes mellitus
- Coronary heart disease, hypertension
- Dyslipidaemia (low HDL / high LDL / high triglyceride)
- Obstructive sleep apnoea (diagnosed)
- Fatty liver with abnormal liver function tests
- Osteoarthritis (knees, back)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
| LIPID DISORDER MANAGEMENT - Patient intolerant of lipid medication
- Patient not achieving targets with usual lipid medication
BARIATRIC SURGERY - BMI ≥ 37.5 kg/m2
OR - BMI ≥ 32.5 kg/m2 with ANY of the comorbid conditions listed
BARIATRIC – ENDOSCOPIC MANAGEMENT - BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m2 to ≤ 32.5 kg/m2 with or without the comorbid conditions listed
OR - Patient with obesity not fulfilling criteria/unwilling for bariatric surgery
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To refer a patient, please contact the SGH Obesity Centre at:
Tel: 6326 6060
Fax: 6513 8996
Email: obesitycentre@sgh.com.sg
Our Doctors
Director & Senior Consultant
Dr Sonali Ganguly
Dept of Endocrinology, SGH
Senior Consultants
Dr Tan Hong Chang
Dept of Endocrinology, SGH
Dr Emily Ho
Dept of Endocrinology, SGH
Dr Chan Weng Hoong
Dept of Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, SGH
Dr Jeremy Tan
Dept of Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, SGH
Dr Alvin Eng
Dept of Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, SGH
Dr Eugene Lim
Dept of Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, SGH
Consultants
Dr Lee Phong Ching
Dept of Endocrinology, SGH
Dr Lim Chin Hong
Dept of Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, SGH
Associate Consultants
Dr Kovalik Jean-Paul
Dept of Endocrinology, SGH
