The Obesity and Metabolic Unit at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) offers a comprehensive and personalised weight loss program designed to help patients reach their weight loss goals. 

Using evidence-based approaches to weight management, our multidisciplinary team comprising of endocrinologists, bariatric surgeons, physiotherapists, dietitians and psychologists will guide patients to live a healthy lifestyle.

Our weight management programme is the largest in patient volume in Singapore with a designated gym, kitchen and operating theatre facilities.

We are one of the few in the country that have had experience operating on high-risk patients with end-stage kidney, liver and heart disease or congenital disorders like Prader-Willi syndrome. Our surgical mortality and morbidity are comparable to most ‘Centres of Excellence’ in the United States.

WHO TO REFER

Medical Weight Management
Anyone with BMI above 27 kg/m² with obesity-related comorbidities (for example type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnoea, degenerative joint disease, etc.)

OR

BMI above 32 kg/m² with or without obesity-related comorbidities

Surgical Weight Management
Patients with BMI above 37.5 kg/m², with or without obesity-related comorbidities

OR

BMI between 32.5 and 37.5 kg/m² with at least one obesity-related comorbidity

Bariatric surgery can be considered for patients with mild to moderate obesity (i.e. BMI 27.5–32.5 kg/m²) with poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes despite maximum medical treatment. Endorsement from an endocrinologist is needed.

CONTACT US

For appointments, GPs can email us at:  [email protected]

LIFE Centre
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road, Bowyer Block,
Block A Level 1
Singapore 169608

General Enquiries: 6222 3322
Appointment Tel: 6321 4377
Fax: 6223 4526
Email: [email protected]