Paediatrics (Children)
What is paediatrics?
Paediatrics is a specialty dedicated to the medical, surgical and rehabilitative care of infants, children and adolescents. It includes the care of health conditions that children might face growing up such as:
Our approach
Our diverse and committed team of neonatal intensive care specialists and paediatricians treat children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. The team's subspecialty interests include:
- Allergy management
- Cardiac and respiratory problems (heart and lungs)
- Immunological disorders (immune system)
- Gastroenterology (digestive system)
- Hepatology (liver, gall bladder, biliary tree, and pancreatic system)
- Sleep disorders
Why choose Gleneagles Hospital?
For more than 60 years in Singapore, our paediatricians have focused on delivering swift, accurate and effective treatment that is appropriate to your child's needs.
Our dedicated facilities of a nursery, neonatal intensive care unit and paediatric ward provide care for our young patients in a safe and comforting environment.
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