Gynaecology and Obstetrician at Parkway East Medical Centre, Singapore

Asian Obstetrics & Gynaecology Centre (AOGC) is a specialist obstetrics and gynaecology practice at Parkway East Medical Centre, 319 Joo Chiat Place, in eastern Singapore.

The clinic provides pregnancy care, gynaecological assessment, fertility review and preventive screening for women across Katong, Joo Chiat, Marine Parade and the wider east.

Consultations follow a structured clinical process: history taking, examination where appropriate, investigation only where indicated, and a clear explanation of what the findings mean. Whether you are planning a pregnancy, managing a gynaecological symptom or attending for routine screening, a consultation with a registered specialist is a reasonable place to begin.

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Harvard Lin

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MBBS (SG) MRCOG (UK) MMed (OBGYN) (SG)

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About Our Parkway East Clinic

AOGC is a private obstetrics and gynaecology practice consulting from two Singapore locations. The Parkway East clinic exists to serve patients in the east who would otherwise travel across the island for specialist women’s health care.

Being located inside a medical centre matters for practical reasons. Consultation, ultrasound where clinically indicated, screening and follow up all take place at one address, close to where many of our patients live and work. For a condition that needs monitoring over months rather than resolving in a single visit, that convenience is not a small thing.

Parkway East Medical Centre sits alongside Parkway East Hospital at 321 Joo Chiat Place, a private acute hospital with operating theatres, delivery suites, a neonatal intensive care unit and a 24 hour urgent care centre. Where your care requires a procedure, a delivery or admission, your clinician will explain which hospital is appropriate for your circumstances and how that pathway works.

Patients who find central Singapore more convenient can consult at our Gleneagles Medical Centre clinic.

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A healthcare professional examining a pregnant woman's abdomen during a check-up.

What Our Parkway East Clinic Does

Asian Obstetrics & Gynaecology Centre (AOGC) at Parkway East Medical Centre provides specialist obstetric and gynaecological care, including pregnancy care from pre-conception through postnatal follow-up, assessment and management of gynaecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, PMOS (formerly PCOS) and menopausal symptoms, preventive women’s health services including cervical screening and HPV vaccination, as well as fertility and pelvic floor assessment. Where clinically appropriate, surgical treatment is planned during consultation and performed at the hospital, while many conditions can be managed through monitoring or medical treatment.

A first consultation focuses on assessment and discussing suitable management options based on your individual needs.

A healthcare professional using a stethoscope to monitor the health of a pregnant patient during a consultation.

Why Patients Come to Our Parkway East Clinic

For most, the reason is straightforward: the clinic is in the east, and specialist women’s health care usually is not.

Patients travelling from Katong, Joo Chiat, Marine Parade, Siglap, Bedok or Eunos reach the clinic without crossing the island. A car park operates on site, and bus services stop directly outside on Joo Chiat Place.

Beyond location, three things tend to matter to the people who consult here.

One address for the whole episode of care. Consultation, ultrasound where clinically indicated, screening and follow-up all take place at Parkway East Medical Centre. For a condition that needs reviewing over several months rather than resolving in a single visit, that removes a good deal of friction.
Ultrasound at the clinic. Where a scan is clinically indicated, it can often be carried out during the same visit, which may spare you a separate appointment elsewhere.
Continuity with one practice. When the same practice has followed your history, new symptoms can be read against what came before, and you are not reconstructing years of medical history at every visit.
Patients whose circumstances or workplace make central Singapore easier can consult at our Gleneagles Medical Centre clinic instead.

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How the Clinic Relates to Parkway East Medical Centre and Gleneagles

AOGC occupies a consultation suite at #03-06 within Parkway East Medical Centre, 319 Joo Chiat Place. The medical centre houses specialist practices across a range of disciplines, and AOGC is one of them. The clinic is an independent practice rather than a hospital department.

The medical centre sits alongside Parkway East Hospital at 321 Joo Chiat Place, a private acute hospital with operating theatres, delivery suites, a neonatal intensive care unit and a 24 hour urgent care centre. The two are adjacent but separate buildings with separate postcodes, which is worth knowing when setting a taxi destination.

AOGC also consults at Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Road #04-08, in central Singapore. The two clinics are one practice at two addresses, so records and continuity of care carry across between them. Dr Harvard Lin is listed as a specialist with Gleneagles Hospital, and both Gleneagles Hospital and Parkway East Hospital form part of the Parkway hospital network.

Where your care requires a procedure, a delivery or admission, your clinician will explain which hospital is appropriate for your circumstances and how that pathway works.

Address and Contact Information

Asian Obstetrics & Gynaecology Centre at Parkway East Medical Centre
319 Joo Chiat Place, #03-06
Parkway East Medical Centre
Singapore 427989


Telephone	+65 6956 6588 (calls answered 24 hours)
WhatsApp	+65 8877 3318 (24 hours)
Email	[email protected]

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By car

Parkway East Medical Centre is at 319 Joo Chiat Place, at the junction of Joo Chiat Place and Telok Kurau Road. From the East Coast Parkway, exit towards Still Road or Tanjong Katong Road and continue into the Joo Chiat area. From Sims Avenue or Changi Road, approach via Telok Kurau Road.

Parking and drop-off

A car park operates on site at Parkway East Hospital, adjacent to the medical centre, on a 24 hour basis.

First hour (10 minute grace period) – $2.80
Each subsequent half hour or part thereof – $1.40
Whole day, until midnight – $22.50

Rates are published by Parkway East Hospital and were correct at the time of writing. Charges are set by the hospital and may change.

By MRT and Bus

The nearest MRT station is Eunos on the East-West Line, approximately 1.8km from the medical centre. It is not within comfortable walking distance, and we would not suggest walking it, particularly during pregnancy or after a procedure.

Parkway East Hospital’s guidance is to alight at Eunos station and board bus service 15 from the bus stop opposite the station. The bus stops directly outside on Joo Chiat Place.
Bus services stopping nearby: 15, 33, 150 and 155.

By Taxi or Private Hire

Set your destination to Parkway East Medical Centre, 319 Joo Chiat Place, rather than the hospital at 321 Joo Chiat Place. The two are adjacent but are separate buildings. Taxis are generally available from the medical centre forecourt.

Accessibility

If you need assistance on arrival, whether with mobility, a wheelchair or a sheltered drop off, please call ahead on +65 6956 6588 and our clinic team will advise on the most straightforward route to the clinic.

Clinic Opening Hours

Appointment availability varies within these hours, and Saturday slots are limited. Please confirm availability with the clinic when booking.

Telephone and WhatsApp enquiries are answered 24 hours. Clinical consultations take place only during the consulting hours above.

Day	Consultation hours
Monday to Friday	9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday	9.00am to 12.30pm
Sunday	Closed
Public holidays	Closed

Services Available at This Location

Suitability for any assessment or procedure described below depends on individual clinical assessment. Each summary links to fuller information.

Obstetrics and Pregnancy Care

For women planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recovering after birth.

Care covers pre-conception review, scheduled antenatal consultations, growth and dating scans, foetal anatomy assessment and postnatal review. A first antenatal visit typically involves confirming gestation, reviewing your medical and obstetric history, and setting out a monitoring schedule appropriate to your circumstances.

First trimester screening options, including OSCAR and non-invasive prenatal testing, are discussed where clinically indicated. Screening is a choice rather than a requirement, and your clinician will explain what each test can and cannot tell you before you decide.

High-Risk Pregnancy Assessment

Some pregnancies warrant closer monitoring than a routine pathway. Gestational hypertension or diabetes, pre-eclampsia, advanced maternal age, previous pregnancy complications, multiple gestation, or a pre-existing medical condition may each place a pregnancy in a higher-risk category.

Where this applies, your clinician will explain what the designation means for your specific care plan and what each stage of monitoring involves. A higher-risk category describes a monitoring approach rather than a predicted outcome. Where a screening result or clinical finding warrants it, diagnostic testing such as amniocentesis may be discussed with you.

General Gynaecology

Assessment of menstrual concerns, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopausal symptoms and abnormal cervical screening results. Assessment usually combines symptom history, examination where appropriate, and imaging or blood tests where clinically indicated.

Women’s Health and Preventive Screening

Cervical screening in Singapore follows Ministry of Health guidance: a Pap smear every three years for women aged 25 to 29, and an HPV test every five years from age 30. Screening is designed to detect cellular changes before symptoms develop, which is why attending remains valuable even when you feel well.

The clinic also provides pelvic examination, HPV vaccination for eligible individuals and well-woman review. Contraception and family planning advice is available, including longer-term options such as tubal ligation. Your clinician will advise on the schedule appropriate to your age and screening history.

Fertility and Reproductive Health

A fertility assessment provides an objective picture of your reproductive health. It typically includes a review of menstrual and reproductive history, hormonal blood tests such as AMH, FSH, LH and thyroid function where indicated, and a pelvic ultrasound to assess ovarian reserve and uterine structure.

Findings are explained at a dedicated follow-up consultation. Depending on the results, that discussion may cover lifestyle factors, referral for assisted reproductive treatment, or reassurance that no intervention is required at present.

Please note that AOGC provides fertility assessment and investigation. Assisted reproductive treatment such as IVF is not performed at this clinic. Where it is appropriate, your clinician will discuss referral with you.

Read more about our fertility screening package and subfertility care.

Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery

Where surgery is clinically indicated, a laparoscopic approach uses small incisions and a camera to allow the surgeon to assess and treat the pelvic organs directly. Compared with open surgery, it is generally associated with smaller incisions, a shorter hospital stay and a shorter recovery for most patients.

Procedures that may be discussed at consultation include ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy, endometriosis surgery, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy. For selected cases, a single-incision approach may be considered where clinically appropriate.

Two points are worth stating plainly. Not every condition requires surgery, and many are managed with monitoring or medical treatment alone. Where an operation is appropriate, it takes place in a hospital operating theatre rather than in the outpatient consultation suite. Risks, benefits and alternatives are discussed with you before any decision is made.

Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Assessment

Urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and voiding difficulty are common and treatable, and they are entirely appropriate concerns to raise with a specialist. Many women wait years before doing so.

Assessment identifies the nature and severity of the problem and informs a discussion of the options, which may range from pelvic floor rehabilitation and lifestyle measures through to surgical repair in selected cases.

Read more about pelvic floor reconstruction and uterine prolapse.

Pelvic and obstetric ultrasound is available at the clinic. Ultrasound provides real-time imaging of the uterus and ovaries and forms a routine part of many initial gynaecological and antenatal consultations.

The clinic also provides examination facilities for pelvic examination and cervical screening, with specimens sent to an accredited laboratory. Blood tests are taken at the clinic or arranged through a referral pathway.

Where a scan is clinically indicated, it can often be carried out during the same visit. This depends on the nature of your concern and on appointment availability, so please do not assume it when planning your day. If further imaging is required beyond what the clinic provides, your clinician will arrange it and explain the reason.

Dr Harvard Lin (林振佳医生)

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

MBBS (SG)|MRCOG (UK)|MMed (OBGYN)(SG)

Dr Lin completed his medical training at the National University of Singapore and his specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology in Singapore. He obtained Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the United Kingdom, and a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from NUS in 2015.

His areas of practice include female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, covering urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and pelvic organ prolapse, alongside minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and the management of endometriosis. He also provides general obstetric and gynaecological care.

Dr Lin is a clinical tutor at NUS and a faculty member at laparoscopic and pelvic floor reconstruction workshops. His published research includes work in translational medicine.

He is registered with the Singapore Medical Council and practises within the Ministry of Health’s regulatory framework.

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Conditions Commonly Assessed

The summaries below are general information. Symptoms overlap considerably between these conditions, and none of them can be diagnosed from a description alone.

Uterine Fibroids

Non-cancerous growths in or around the uterine wall. Symptoms depend on size, number and position, and range from heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure through to no symptoms at all. Assessment involves history, examination and pelvic ultrasound. Many fibroids require monitoring rather than treatment.
Read more about uterine fibroids

Endometriosis

Tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus. It may cause pelvic pain, painful or heavy periods, pain during intercourse, and can contribute to subfertility. Diagnosis may be clinical, supported by imaging, or confirmed at laparoscopy. Management is shaped by your symptoms and your reproductive plans. Where disease is extensive, deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery may be discussed.
Read more about endometriosis

Ovarian Cysts

Fluid-filled sacs on or within an ovary. Most resolve without intervention. Certain types, sizes or associated symptoms warrant assessment, including to distinguish a simple cyst from other ovarian growths. Scan findings are reviewed alongside your wider clinical picture before anything is recommended.
Read more about ovarian cysts

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS

A hormonal condition involving irregular ovulation, raised androgen levels and multiple small ovarian follicles on ultrasound. It is a common cause of irregular periods and subfertility. Assessment combines hormonal blood tests, pelvic ultrasound and a review of symptoms.
Read more about PMOS

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain has a wide differential diagnosis. Gynaecological, urinary, bowel and musculoskeletal causes can present in similar ways. Assessment focuses on identifying the cause before any treatment is considered.
Read more about pelvic pain

Irregular or Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Possible causes include structural changes such as fibroids or polyps, hormonal imbalance, or changes in the uterine lining. Assessment typically involves history, examination, pelvic ultrasound and blood tests.
Read more about menstrual-related conditions and uterine lining abnormalities

Abnormal Cervical Screening Results

An abnormal result does not mean cancer. It means cellular changes have been found that warrant a closer look. Follow-up may include repeat testing, HPV typing or colposcopy, depending on the result and your screening history.
Read more about Pap smear and pelvic examination and colposcopy

Menopausal Symptoms

Hot flushes, night sweats, disturbed sleep, mood changes and genitourinary symptoms. Where symptoms affect daily life, assessment determines which management options are suitable and safe for your individual health profile. Treatment appropriate for one woman may be unsuitable for another.
Read more about menopause management

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Descent of the uterus, bladder or bowel into the vagina, often causing a sensation of heaviness or a bulge, and sometimes urinary or bowel symptoms. Assessment grades the severity and identifies which structures are involved.
Read more about uterine prolapse

Urinary Incontinence

Leakage on coughing, laughing or exertion, known as stress incontinence, or leakage associated with sudden urgency, known as urge incontinence. The two respond to different management, so assessment focuses first on distinguishing between them.
Read more about pelvic floor reconstruction.

For further information on our gynaecological assessment and screening services.

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Medical and symptom history. Your menstrual and reproductive history, previous investigations or procedures, current medications, relevant family history, and the symptoms that brought you in.
Review of previous reports. Any scans, blood tests or letters you bring with you.
Examination where appropriate. An abdominal or pelvic examination, depending on your concern. Not every consultation requires one, and you will be told what is proposed and why before anything happens.
Investigations where indicated. A pelvic ultrasound, blood tests, or cervical screening if relevant.

Discussion of findings. What was found, and what it means, explained in plain terms.
Explanation of options. Including the option of taking no further action at this stage, where that is reasonable.
Follow-up or onward referral. Arranged where needed.

Which of these steps apply depends entirely on your circumstances. You will not be pressed towards a decision during a first visit. The purpose of the consultation is to give you the information you need to decide in your own time.

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Photo identification, such as your NRIC, FIN or passport

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A referral letter from your GP, if you have one
Recent scan reports, blood test results or investigation reports

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A list of your current medications and supplements
Relevant medical records or discharge summaries

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A note of your menstrual dates or symptom pattern, where relevant

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Insurance documentation and policy details
Medisave details, where applicable

Areas We Commonly Serve

The clinic is convenient for patients in Joo Chiat, Katong, Marine Parade, East Coast, Siglap, Bedok, Eunos, Kembangan, Geylang, Paya Lebar, Tanjong Rhu and Mountbatten.

Unsure which service applies to your concern?

A first consultation with an MOH-registered specialist at our Parkway East clinic provides a structured clinical assessment and a clear explanation of the options appropriate for your circumstances.

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Insurance, Medisave and Payment


Medisave	Medisave may be applied to eligible surgical procedures and inpatient admissions, including delivery admissions, subject to Ministry of Health withdrawal limits and clinical eligibility assessed case by case. Outpatient consultation fees and most diagnostic investigations are generally not Medisave claimable. Please discuss what applies to your situation with our clinic team when booking.
Integrated Shield Plans	Whether a consultation or procedure is covered, and to what extent, depends on your insurer, your specific plan, any riders you hold, and whether your specialist sits on your insurer’s panel or extended panel. These arrangements vary considerably between policies. Please bring your policy documentation to your appointment. If you are unsure about your coverage, contact your insurer directly before attending, as they hold the current and authoritative position on your plan.
Corporate Insurance	Please confirm panel status with your insurer or scheme administrator, and obtain any referral or pre-authorisation your policy requires, ahead of your appointment. Our clinic team can assist with applying for a Letter of Guarantee where a claim is applicable. Further information is available on our insurance page.
Fees	Consultation costs vary according to the type and complexity of the consultation, and whether investigations, scans or procedures are carried out during the visit. You are welcome to request an estimate before attending, and to ask for the cost of any investigation or procedure to be explained before you agree to it.

Prefer a Clinic Near Central Singapore?

AOGC also consults at Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Road #04-08, Singapore 258499, which may suit patients travelling from the central and western parts of Singapore.

Visit our Gleneagles gynaecology clinic page

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is the AOGC Parkway East clinic located?

At 319 Joo Chiat Place, #03-06, Parkway East Medical Centre, Singapore 427989, at the junction of Joo Chiat Place and Telok Kurau Road in eastern Singapore.

What are the clinic’s opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and Saturday, 9.00am to 12.30pm. The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Is the clinic open on Saturdays?

Yes, on Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 12.30pm. Saturday appointments are limited, so please book in advance.

Can I contact the clinic outside consulting hours?

Yes. Telephone enquiries on +65 6956 6588 and WhatsApp messages to +65 8877 3318 are answered 24 hours. Clinical consultations take place only during the consulting hours listed above.

Is parking available?

Yes. A car park operates on site at Parkway East Hospital, adjacent to the medical centre, 24 hours a day. The first hour is $2.80 with a 10 minute grace period, then $1.40 for each subsequent half hour, or $22.50 for a whole day.

Which MRT station is nearest?

Eunos station on the East-West Line, approximately 1.8km away. It is not within walking distance of the clinic.

How do I reach the clinic from Eunos MRT?

Alight at Eunos and take bus service 15 from the bus stop opposite the station. The bus stops directly outside on Joo Chiat Place. Bus services 33, 150 and 155 also stop nearby.

How do I book an appointment?

Call +65 6956 6588, message the clinic on WhatsApp at +65 8877 3318, or submit the enquiry form on this page. Please mention that you would like an appointment at the Parkway East clinic.

Do I need a referral?

No referral is required to book a consultation. However, some insurance policies require a GP referral before they will cover a specialist consultation, so it is worth checking your policy terms. If you have a referral letter, please bring it along with any investigation reports.

Who will I see at the clinic?

Consultations are provided by Dr Harvard Lin, an obstetrician and gynaecologist registered with the Singapore Medical Council.

Are the practitioners registered with the Singapore Medical Council?

Yes. Clinical services are provided by a medical practitioner registered with the Singapore Medical Council, practising within the Ministry of Health’s regulatory framework.

What conditions does the clinic assess?

Uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, abnormal cervical screening results, menopausal symptoms, pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, among others.

Are pregnancy consultations available?

Yes. These include pre-conception review, antenatal consultations, pregnancy monitoring, growth and dating scans, first trimester screening where indicated, and postnatal review.

Is diagnostic ultrasound available at the clinic?

Yes. Pelvic and obstetric ultrasound is available at the clinic. Where a scan is clinically indicated, it can often be carried out at the same visit, though this depends on your concern and on appointment availability.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Photo identification, any referral letter, recent scan or blood test reports, a list of your current medications and supplements, insurance documentation, and Medisave details where applicable.

Can I use Medisave?

Medisave may be applied to eligible surgical procedures and inpatient admissions, subject to Ministry of Health withdrawal limits and clinical eligibility. Outpatient consultations and most investigations are generally not Medisave claimable.

Which insurance plans are accepted?

Coverage depends on your insurer, your plan, any riders and panel arrangements, all of which vary between policies. Please bring your policy documentation to your appointment, and contact your insurer beforehand to confirm what your plan covers. Our clinic team can assist with a Letter of Guarantee application where a claim applies.

How much does a private gynaecology consultation cost?

Fees vary with the type and complexity of the consultation, and whether investigations or scans are carried out during the visit. You are welcome to request an estimate before attending.

Will I need surgery?

Not necessarily. Many gynaecological conditions are managed with monitoring or medical treatment. Where an operation is clinically appropriate, your clinician will explain the reasons, the alternatives and what recovery involves before any decision is made.

Is there another AOGC clinic?

Yes. AOGC also consults at Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Road #04-08, Singapore 258499.

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